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UPDATE: I-80 crash kills Sharon High student
A crash on I-80 in Liberty Township has killed a 14-year-old girl.
Warren man reclaims his life from chronic pain with chiropractor's help
For many patients living with chronic pain, daily doses of pain medication are measured in tens of milligrams.
Allegiant marks 10 years at YNG with ticket prizes
For Vienna resident Meghan Tarantino, having an airport nearby means more than convenience.
Struthers school board member accused of fundraising for mayor in city hall
Struthers Law Director Dominic Leone has filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission, claiming Ron Carcelli, a Struthers school board member, solicited political contributions to Mayor Terry Stocker’s golf outing while in City Hall.
Valley girls get taste of building high-tech businesses at America Makes camp
Despite their young age, Sarah Hartwig and Maria Reichard, both 10, are budding entrepreneurs.
Trumbull prosecutor says Danny Hill's request for new trial should be tossed entirely
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office has asked a visiting judge to strike the entire 419-page document filed this week by attorneys for Danny Lee Hill that ask for the judge to grant him a new trial.
Incoming Chaney STEM students try their hands at national inventing program
Javon Kullum and Jose Santiago, both 12, and Antoine Sharpe and Kamron Jackson, both 11, huddled around a table in a Chaney Campus classroom, hard at work.
2 women charged after restaurant workers reported them doing heroin
Police said one woman arrested Thursday on drug charges at a Market Street restaurant fretted over the arrest costing her custody of her child, while another woman seemed resigned to be going to prison on a probation violation.
Boardman Park Adventure camp for kids open this week
The Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp had its first opportunity this week to educate and entertain its young campers.
OVI checkpoints set for tonight, early Saturday in Austintown and Boardman
OVI checkpoints set for tonight, early Saturday in Austintown and Boardman
ODNR lifts water-pollution advisory at Lake Milton
ODNR lifts water-pollution advisory at Lake Milton
Iraq says most of Fallujah retaken from IS militants
Iraq says most of Fallujah retaken from IS militants
Salem man dies in Butler Township accident in Columbiana County
Salem man dies in Butler Township accident in Columbiana County
Bristol Township road in Trumbull County has reopened
Bristol Township road in Trumbull County has reopened
First YWCA of Youngstown Summer Manufacturing Institute summer camp starts Monday
First YWCA of Youngstown Summer Manufacturing Institute summer camp starts Monday
Allegiant celebrates 10 years at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Allegiant celebrates 10 years at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Newly found blood vials allow for funeral of 9/11 fire chief
Newly found blood vials allow for funeral of 9/11 fire chief
Pa. district attorney seeks death penalty for couple in toddler’s starvation
Pa. district attorney seeks death penalty for couple in toddler’s starvation
IAAF upholds bans on Russian athletes for Rio Games
IAAF upholds bans on Russian athletes for Rio Games
Judge upholds firing of beach officer over racist posts
Judge upholds firing of beach officer over racist posts
Teen in Ohio school cafeteria shooting cited bad home life
Teen in Ohio school cafeteria shooting cited bad home life
Kasich: Bill requiring bond to expand voting goes ’too far’
Kasich: Bill requiring bond to expand voting goes ’too far’
Midwest Burger Championship has a winner
The Burger War is over for this year, and the respective restaurants laid claim to their territories.
Cops find cash and heroin at Southern Boulevard home
Cops find cash and heroin at Southern Boulevard home
Tim Ryan for VP? He's on Clinton's list
Ryan isn’t dismissing the possibility of accepting the offer if it’s extended
Scrappers open tonight against Black Bears
The 2016 Scrappers were introduced to the Valley on Thursday afternoon during Media Day festivities at Eastwood Field.
Trumbull edges Mahoning in Jack Arvin Classic
J-M’s Mark Assion coached his son Mike for the final time.
Valley creation sure to turn heads at GOP convention
A locally-printed 3-D Trump will represent Valley industries.
NAACP takes issue with Youngstown distress commission chairman’s vision
Commission chairman said schools CEO wants to work with all district stakeholders
Final hurdle: Girard’s Harden picks YSU
It’s been a wild couple of weeks for Girard’s Collin Harden.
Mahoning County 911 dispatchers to become township employees
Mahoning County’s 911 dispatchers will work for Austintown or Boardman beginning July 2.
Family-friendly Gold Wing Road Riders rally at Canfield Fairgrounds
Two-wheel and three-wheel motorcycles are on display.
SPORTS DIGEST || Track officials pick Athletes of the Year
The Greater Youngstown Track Officials Association honored its Athletes of the Year from Trumbull and Mahoning counties at a banquet on Tuesday at Mill Creek Park.
Storms soften Oakmont, stop play
Even a rain-soaked Oakmont didn’t keep the U.S. Open from delivering its usual dose of frustration.
Youngstown police press ahead with anti-loitering effort, despite lack of council vote
An ACLU lawyer says he’s ‘pretty skeptical’ of an anti-loitering proposal
Warren’s auditor to plead guilty to felony in white powder case
Warren’s auditor, Anthony J. Natale, plans to plead guilty to conveying false information related to use of a weapon of mass destruction.
';Hate won’t win,' pastor says at South Side anniversary vigil
The Rev. Dr. Brandon Davis of St. Andrewes AME Church said people have to pray for those who have committed mass murders
Valley designer creates unique jewelry pieces that shine
Austintown’s new Artwork to Wear astounds customer with meticulous and well-matching jewelry
State officials come to Trumbull County to announce Zika mosquito-control effort
State officials come to Trumbull County to announce Zika-fighting mosquito-control effort
LeBron dominates again as Cavs force Game 7
Fans at Quicken Loans Arena cheer as Cavaliers forward LeBron James dunks against the Warriors in the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. James put up 41 points to help the Cavaliers down the Warriors, 115-101, and force Game 7.
Suzuki’s milestone raises questions about context
On Wednesday night, Ichiro Suzuki reached 4,257 hits in the Japanese and North American major leagues.
Obama embraces families, appeals for gun controls
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Embracing grieving Orlando families and appealing anew for
Congress stalemated on gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON The slaughter in Florida and an attention-grabbing filibuster in the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||New Primanti Bros.
The new Niles Primanti Bros. location will open June 29 at the Eastwood Mall Complex, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road.
Youngstown hires contractor for a major Lincoln Avenue project
The work will begin at the start of July and take up to 120 days to finish
METRO DIGEST || Animal-cruelty case
Animal-cruelty case GIRARD A judge Thursday sentenced a city man to a year’s probation on a
Weather damage
Weather damage YOUNGSTOWN Thousands of FirstEnergySFlbcustomers in Trumbull County, where Girard
At 18, Scrappers mature into a pre-eminent team
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley Scrap- pers celebrate a milestone today, turning 18 years old while beginning
Cabaret show and dinner to benefit Southside Fine Arts Academy
The fundraiser will be June 26 at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center
Poland Community Briefs
Torch Club meeting in Kilcawley Center The guest speaker will be James P. Tressel, President of
Canfield Community Briefs
The Button Lady visits TQGIBT in June The June 21 meeting of TQGIBT – That Quilt Group I Belong To
Poland Seminary High School scholarship winners
The following graduating seniors from Poland Seminary High School received scholarships: Lauren
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Premium pitching will be on display
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. For all the walk-off hits and grand slams that have highlighted the
CUMP students shine at art show
The Canfield United Methodist Preschool filled the church’s fellowship hall with dozens works of art created by the students of the school for its seventh annual art show on May 12.
Colon drops Bucs to .500
Associated Press New york Two hitters got healthy and Bartolo Colon kept his fans happy. All in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution,
Moment of silence an insult
Opinion: By Rep. JIM HIMES The Hartford Courant Sunday evening, shortly after I learned of yet
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.40—.05 Aqua America, .71
Liberty trustees approve levy renewals for November’s ballot
If approve by voters, levies would extend five years.
Teens face felony charges in connection with break-in at Struthers “vape” store
Parents turned their son in to police.
Today’s top entertainment picks:
Today’s top entertainment picks: v St. Nicholas Church Festival: The event, which opened
Children have squeaky clean fun making soap
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a special Mother’s
British lawmaker dies after attack
Associated Press LONDON A lawmaker who campaigned for Britain to stay in the European Union was
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Restraining order on Depp in place till Aug. LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles Superior
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bradley and Marissa Turnbull, Canfield, girl, June 15.
Philly is 1st major US city to pass soda tax
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia became the first major American city with a soda tax
Outsider pushing charter issue for part-timers in Youngstown
Opinion: A “City of Youngstown Part-Time Workers Bill of Rights” that could be on the November ballot, has a
Boardman Community Briefs
Knights of Columbus annual race Boardman St. Charles Knights of Columbus #11915 is hosting its
CIA chief: US hasn’t curbed IS’ reach
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. battle against the Islamic State has not yet curbed the
Three others, two from Trumbull County, were seriously injured
Staff report RAVENNA A Southington woman, Carly M. Desenburg, 27, died in a two-vehicle crash
birthdays
birthdays Actor Peter Lupus (TV’s “Mission: Impossible”) is 84. Singer Barry Manilow is 73.
Special to the Vindicator
Special to the Vindicator ‘The Addams Family’ musical at Stage Left Logan Wood as Pugsley and
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Led Zeppelin embroiled in copyright dispute over “Stairway to Heaven.”
Republicans can still dump Trump
Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel There still is time for Republicans to dump Donald Trump. That is,
Ashley Hill, Bobby Rogers are engaged
Ashley Hill and Bobby Rogers, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning to be married July 30.
Austintown residents support fellow community member
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown community came together to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Annual camp to be hosted June 22-24 The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff is ready to host
Malatoks mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
Donald Malatok and the former Paulette Malutic were married May 7, 1966, at St. Nicholas Church,
Fitch Falcons learn about bird breeding habits
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com Fitch High School students found some feathered first signs
Parker-Wilson wedding planned for July 16
Raymond Parker of Poland and Cynthia Fuentes of Girard are announcing the engagement of their
Students knowledge inflates with balloon launch
Austintown Middle School STEM students launched their weather balloon on May 12 at the Greenwood Chevorlet Austintown Falcon Stadium.
Third-graders get important safety lesson
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students
Austintown Sports Briefs
Seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball camp Volleyball camp will be from June 29 until July 1 for
Austintown Community Briefs
Legacy Dog Rescue charity pasta dinner Legacy Dog Rescue is hosting a charity pasta dinner at the
Sharkey-Takach wedding set for early July
Announcement is being made by Mark and Janice Takach of Canfield of the engagement of their son,
Canfield Historical Society to host fundraising event
The non-profit Canfield Historical Society, in keeping with its mission to preserve the historic
Tressel speaks to CHS students
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School students in Matt Koenig’s Impact of
Children soak up rays on bicycles
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Daycare hosted a bike safety day
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Track senior performs at state competition
Senior Brendon Lucas earned Division I All-Ohio in the 400-meter dash with a second place finish at
Students become young business people
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley visited the
Poland unveils new Ohio Historical Marker
The Poland Historical Society had an unveiling and dedication of an Ohio Historical Marker in Poland Township on May 14.
Art Briles lambastes Baylor over firing
Fired Baylor coach Art Briles is ripping his former employer, accusing the school of wrongful termination.
Thursday on the Links
Thursday on the Links More pro golf results MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC BELMONT, MICH. Defending
Sandlot roundup | Class B baseball result
Big B Baird Brothers 7, Creekside Fitness 0 STRUTHERS Josh Greggs pitched a complete game
Children make cool treat for Mother’s Day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosted a Sip and