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MAY 31, 1985 | Vivid tornado memories persist 30 years later
Joyce Dripps, a survivor of the May 31, 1985, large tornado, reminisces with photos taken in the immediate aftermath of that disaster at her Hubbard ...
Stories published May 31, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rash of weekend shootings keeps Warren police busy
A bar and a house were two sites of the shootings
Poland Village voters to face tax levy for roads on fall ballot
If approved, it would generate $114,000 annually
72-year-old Ohio bicyclist goes blind after being struck by paintball
The shooter goes to court Monday
Kerry cancels 4-nation trip after fall from bicycle
The injuries to the secretary of state are not life-threatening
Deadline looms at midnight for extension of NSA surveillance
Prsidential candidate and Sen. Rand Paul is leading the opposition
Mahoning Valley cemeteries adapt to increase in cremations
Cremation is a much less expensive option.
Katie Dwulit | Matthew Browning
Austintown The wedding of Katie Lynn Dwulit and Matthew Browning, both of Austintown, took place
Erin Orr | David Beans
AUSTINTOWN Erin M. Orr and David R. Beans, both of Willoughby, exchanged wedding vows at 1:30 p.m.
Katie Jenkins | Joseph Hayduk
CLEVELAND Katie Jenkins and Joseph Hayduk exchanged vows July 26, 2014, at St. Patrick Parish.
Sarah A. Miller | Daniel C. Spencer
NEW MIDDLETOWN Old Springfield United Church of Christ was the location of the Sept. 20, 2014,
McMahon sisters were brides in 2014
POLAND Lauren McMahon and John DeSantis exchanged vows at 1:30 p.m. June 14, 2014, at Holy Family
Jessica McMahon | Justin Anthony
NORTH CANTON Walsh University Chapel, North Canton, was the location of the Sept. 6, 2014, wedding
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch in Kidston Classroom at the Davis Center.
UP FOR ADOPTION
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for information. Name: Dawson Info: Hi,
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Mozelle Tarver
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: June 21, 1925, in Macon Ga. FAMILY Parents:
Golf outing to help fund meal program
Golf outing to help fund meal program Newton falls Trumbull Mobile Meals Inc. will have its 10th
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil-Clotilda Auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park on
Champion weathers storm to return to state tournament
Haylee Gardiner pitched a three-hitter and struck out 14.
Youngstown school board ‘killed’ Hathorn’s spirit
The outgoing superintendent says micromanagement interfered with his job, but the board president disagrees.
All the right moves help Heights hold off Mathews
The loss ends the high school careers of pitcher Cheyenne Eggens and seven other Mathews seniors.
Hirschbecks’ Foundation bringing Torre to Valley
The July 5-6 event will honor the memory of Michael Hirschbeck, who died last April.
Streetscape 2015 beautifies downtown
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown was a sea of orange T-shirts
Poland’s Partika continues strong season for Bulldogs
Bryan Partika placed second in the high hurdles at the Division II regional meet to earn his first state berth.
Ursuline grads have grace under fire
No matter what comes in their lives, they have the education and the background to not only survive, but thrive, said commencement speaker Sr. Mary McCormick, general superior of the Ursuline Sisters.
137 bid farewell to Mooney
137 bid farewell to mooney By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On paper, Madeleine
area golf calendar | Upcoming outings & scrambles
JUNE 6 — Leetonia SAL Scramble to benefit the Needy Children’s Christmas Fund at Valley Golf Club.
Famed folk artist to visit Salem gift shop
Staff report SALEM Renowned folk artist Billy Jacobs will appear at the Look Nook Gift Shop at
Girard, Warren take second in statewide robotics competition
Staff report DAYTON The Girard High School RoboCats and the Warren Harding High School Delphi
METRO DIGEST || Stop the Violence rally, fun day
Stop the Violence YOUNGSTOWN Imani Community Programming Inc. will present the Stop the Violence
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Doctorate Maureen E. Riley-Behringer, formerly of Youngstown, earned her doctor of
MAY 31, 1985 | Vivid tornado memories persist 30 years later
Joyce Dripps, a survivor of the May 31, 1985, large tornado, reminisces with photos taken in the immediate aftermath of that disaster at her Hubbard home, which was damaged by the twister as she and her guests took shelter in the basement.
Technology improves forecasting, warnings
Cellular phone apps bring weather warnings to people wherever they are.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus, 6 p.m., meeting to follow, administration
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Rose ceremony WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. A Laying of the Roses ceremony is
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending May 24 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
Don’t ignore the facts in campaign to legalize marijuana
Opinion: By Ian James Special to The Vindicator I am writing in response to last Sunday’s column by
Tax breaks for gas kill coal jobs; Lepore-Hagan challenged on abortion; cheers for new city court; marry Handel’s and White House; use free speech civilly
Opinion: Tax breaks for new energy plants are unfair to coal industry in US I am saddened to see the recent
Hastert indictment has hometown looking backSFlb
Associated Press YORKVILLE, ILL. Before he was U.S. House speaker and second in line to the
The Tony Awards, recognizing the year’s best plays, musicals and performers on the Broadway
The Tony Awards, recognizing the year’s best plays, musicals and performers on the Broadway stage,
Workers at Toledo refinery reach deal
Associated Press TOLEDO Workers at an oil refinery in northern Ohio say they’ve reached a
Water park planned
Water park planned ORLANDO, Fla. Universal Orlando Resort is building a water park.
Parents should be the object of interest
Tribune News Service My mother was a most- unusual woman for her generation. She divorced my
Lessons endure from doomful day of tornadoes 30 years ago
Editorial: Today, the 30th anniversary of the pounding tornadoes that walloped the Mahoning and Shenango
Taking to a road not traveled
Opinion: You know it’s time for a break when ... You answer a call from Jain, your significant other, with
BREAST CANCER Study sees benefit from more-extensive surgery
Associated Press Having a little extra tissue taken off during breast-cancer surgery greatly
Blatt, Keer rare rookie coaches in NBA Finals
The Cavaliers’ coach almost ended up on Golden State’s staff.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Sean Clark and Christie Madden, Youngstown, boy, May 29.
Vehicle crash in Canton kills 15-year-old and 19-year-old
Associated Press CANTON Two teens from Northeast Ohio are dead, and another is seriously
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 31, the 151st day of 2015. There are 214 days left in the year. Associated
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McCartney: No more marijuana since I’ve become a grandpa LONDON Paul McCartney says
Karzmer: Mental game big part of golf
To come up with a “mental block” solution, I guess we first need to have a clear problem.
Pulling threads of a Valley war hero
Opinion: This Friday will be 71 years since Youngstown’s William Roble flew off into the skies over France,
Suicide bomber, grenades kill 30
Suicide bomber, grenades kill 30 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria A suicide-bomb blast outside a mosque and
Rules for social media
Social media rule No. 1: If you want to make friends (and keep them) on social media, avoid
Best Beaches 2015
By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU As the sun rises over the Pacific Ocean, Waimanalo
2 events set this month at Munnell Run Farm
All paint materials will be provided for the June 8 event.
Rich Center for Autism Bike club keeps wheels in motion
A local club donates bikes for Rich Center children.
Former YSU president releases 3rd in trilogy
Former YSU president releases 3rd in trilogy Les Cochran, former president of Youngstown State
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Citibank v. Christopher Price, money. Dissolutions
HOUSTON Flooded rivers fail to faze some residents
Associated Press ROSENBERG, TEXAS The seemingly ceaseless rain has ended in North Texas and
Biden’s son, Beau, 46, dies of brain cancer
Associated Press WASHINGTON Vice President Joe Biden has announced that his son, Beau, has died
Blatter defiant in face of probe
The 79-year-old FIFA president dismissed suggestions that a United States government investigation of corruption in football could lead to his door.
Bengals’ Still asks for prayers for daughter
Still posted on social media late Friday that Leah “hit a pretty serious complication,” with her liver affected by the chemotherapy.
Gabriel, Tennessee fall in WCWS
Gabriel, Tennessee fall in WCWS OKLAHOMA CITY Poland High graduate Erin Gabriel gave up four
Toews scores twice as Chicago clinches Stanley Cup berth
Former Phantom Brandon Saad, Marian Hossa and Brent Seabrook also scored for the Blackhawks.
Will focus on rape-kit tests put thousands behind bars?
Associated Press The evidence piled up for years, abandoned in police property rooms, warehouses
Williams tops rival Azarenka
Serena Williams erased deficit after deficit and beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
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