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Friday night killing over a woman, Youngstown detective says
City police say a man who was shot late Friday and died early Saturday was arguing over a woman with the man accused of shooting him.
'Reflect on what made YSU special to you,' speaker tells grads today
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel opened his welcome to the 2016 graduates during the afternoon commencement Saturday with a reflection on the unexpected death Tuesday of YSU student Eric Stone.
Rust Belt coalition reviving trails today in Poland Forest
If you have spent time recently in Poland Municipal Forest and thought a few things looked a little different, your imagination has not taken a hike.
Volunteers clean for ultimate mom this Mother's Day weekend in Youngstown
Moms know all about cleaning, said Karen Humphries of Youngstown. After all, they certainly do enough of it every day.
Jenna Hamrock | Lawrence Sammartino
Poland The wedding of Jenna Hamrock of Poland and Lawrence Sammartino of Boardman took place July
Regina DeLaratta | Dr. Jarek Esarco
YOUNGSTOWN The wedding of Regina DeLaratta and Dr. Jarek Esarco took place at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at
Alissa Wood | Nicolas Santisi
Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 2015, as marriage vows
Dana Duffett | Ben Green
BLUFFTON, S.C. Belfair Plantation in Bluffton, S.C., was the setting at 4 p.m. March 12 for the
Alyssa Krumpak | Michael Adamson
YOUNGSTOWN Alyssa Krumpak and Michael Adamson exchanged wedding vows Sept. 5, 2015, at The Butler
Baby products giveaway set
Baby products giveaway set WARREN Second Baptist Church “A House of Hope,” 1510 Main Ave. SW,
On the defensive: Champion stops West Branch
he Golden Flashes’ defensive skills were on full display in Friday’s 1-0 victory over West Branch.
YEC graduates 50, with 30 earning associate degrees
Two YEC graduates earned college credit toward their bachelor’s degrees
Ursuline's Lucente shuts out Mooney
It was all Ursuline in the rubber match of the Youngstown Holy War on the baseball diamond Friday night at Bob Cene Park.
Girard RoboCats win Curie Division at World Championships
After winning at the division level, the RoboCats moved on to the World Championship stage in April, where the students competed in front of approximately 50,000 people.
Cavaliers keep up 3-point parade
When Channing Frye turned in the best playoff game of his career, the Atlanta Hawks didn’t have a chance.
Trumbull overdose drug appears to be changing from heroin to fentanyl
Trumbull County overdose deaths, which reached a record level of 87 in 2015, appears to be continuing at the same pace this year
Harbaugh to host camp at Harding
Harbaugh to host camp at Harding WARREN Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh and his
Rep. Ryan explains how mindfulness can help with addictions
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has used mindfulness since 2008 to improve his life
PREP ROUNDUP | Friday's other games
BASEBALL Copley 12, Western Reserve 5 AKRON Western Reserve held a 3-1 lead going into the
Trainer Neill confident in Nyquist
Nyquist heads into the Run for the Roses today at Churchill Downs as the early 3-1 favorite in a full field of 20 horses.
Court case raises new questions about Paterno
Allegations against Jerry Sandusky may go back to the 1970s.
Ohio shoppers will get a break on back-to-school purchases
The break will take place during the first weekend in August.
Legal-technical issues abound in Weathersfield injection appeal
A technicality derailed a Trumbull County injection well company from appealing an adverse decision, but a second technicality has allowed that company a second chance to appeal.
METRO DIGEST || Fitch at Kentucky Derby parade shooting
New YSU trustee YOUNGSTOWN A second Franklin County resident has been appointed to the
Drag pageant lets performers promote their talent
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When you fuse a colorful, glittery array of clothing
Watsons give $1M to YSU for student success center
Norma Watson of Canfield hugs Jim Tressel, Youngstown State University president, after he announced Friday that Watson and her husband, Frank, had donated $1 million toward development of a new Student Success Center.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, May 7, the 128th day of 2016. There are 238 days left in the year.
Classic, fun time nears
From toddlers to touring professionals, bass anglers will gather June 4 on Aqua Ohio’s Evans and
“Big Shot” Fambro convicted on all charges in murder of woman in Warren motel
Jury deliberated only one hour Friday before finding William “Big Shot” Fambro guilty of killing Teresa Hunter last Oct. 14 at the Riverview Motel
METRO DIGEST || 6th Ward ‘Coffee and Conversation’
6th Ward coffee YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Councilwoman Anita Davis, D-6th, will host a “Coffee and
Fatima Conference planned May 13-15 in Valley
It will be at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
‘Real MVP’ is sweet tribute to NBA star’s mother
By Diane Werts Newsday Thank God for Mother’s Day. It gives TV an excuse to make the kind of
Website aims to increase victim services for young men of color
Opinion: One of my colleagues recently sent me an email with an interesting title in the subject line. It
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Election questions abound
Opinion: The Indiana dust has now settled, but there are still plenty of questions remaining as we continue
Top entertainment picks:
Top entertainment picks: v “Die Laughing, 7 p.m.: Bob Golub, a Los Angeles-based comedian and
Finding strength
By Manya Brachear Pashman Tribune News Service GLENVIEW, Ill. Aasiyah Bhaiji knew the boys in
CTNY gets award
CTNY gets award YOUNGSTOWN CTNY, the Catholic Television Network of Youngstown, received the
London Residents elect first Muslim mayor
Associated Press LONDON Sadiq Khan became London’s first Muslim mayor today, as voters rejected
‘Boaty McBoatface’ rejected for vessel name
Associated Press LONDON Boaty McBoatface had captured the public’s fancy but British officials
Valley stands out as hub of promising scholarship
Editorial: Should you happen to stumble upon an unusually large number of students, teachers and staff smiling
For Mother's Day
For Mother’s Day YOUNGSTOWN New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will conduct two
birthdays
birthdays Singer Thelma Houston is 73. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff (Starland Vocal Band) is 70.
Upsides AND downsides FALL TV PILOTS
By Verne Gay Newsday The broadcast networks will announce their fall lineups and new shows next
History shows quick and easy answers lead to catastrophes
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: One of the problems with being a pessimist is that you can
Whiners, diners on cruise to Cuba
Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel It didn’t take long for the cruise complaints to start. About a
NYC: Pregnant women can’t be denied service in bars
Associated Press NEW YORK A pregnant woman shows up at a New York City bar and wants to go in
Civic Day brought the Canfield community together
Canfield community officials banded together, teaching teens about government for the 36th annual Civic Day
Mom charged in boy’s beating death
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, OHIO A grand jury will consider the case against a mother and two
Vice squad investigating drug activity served search warrants at two homes
Vice squad investigating drug activity served search warrants at two homes
Pope seeks to renew European dream as he accepts unity prize
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis, accepting a prize for promoting European unity, on
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge OKs DNA tests in Prince estate case CHASKA, Minn. The judge overseeing the
An ex-Youngstown employee is suing the city claiming she was bullied by her supervisor
A city deputy law director said the allegations have no merit
Man stabs girl, 7, on playground at recess
Associated Press DAYTON A man approached a school playground during recess and stabbed a 7-year-
Warren man gets 10 months added to prison term for Trumbull break-ins
Brandon M. Welz got another 10 months added to his prison sentence for breaking into four bars or golf-course clubhouses one year ago
Trump wants to break records with final primary elections
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Donald Trump seems more interested in running up the score than
Wildfire evacuees get glimpse of burned-out city on way south
Associated Presss EDMONTON, Alberta Displaced residents at oil field camps north of Fort
Wean Foundation president chosen KSU at Trumbull commencement speaker
About 100 of the 225 students graduating from KSU at Trumbull to attend May 13 commencement
Harvard to bar members of all-male clubs from leadership
Associated Press BOSTON Students who join Harvard’s male-only social clubs won’t be able to
Experts blast Trump proposal for national debt
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the event that the U.S. economy crashed, Donald Trump has
Kim Jong Un praises nuclear progress
Kim Jong Un praises nuclear progress PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
BUSINESS DIGEST || Treasury Department rejects application to cut pensions
Treasury rejects application to cut earned pensions YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.04.02 Aqua America, .71
Covelli receives award from NAACP
The Pittsburgh Branch of the NAACP presented Sam Covelli with its highest corporate recognition
Fiat Chrysler CEO: Self-driving cars could be on road in 5 years
Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says working with Google
New books for spring and summer
Publishers of nature-themed books seem to be in overdrive this spring. Here are some of the best
Concealed carry
Concealed carry Hubbard The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick Campbell Road, and United
Pace of hiring slowed in April
Associated Press WASHINGTON American employers signaled their caution about a sluggish economy
Andrew Loupe leads the Wells Fargo Championship.
Andrew Loupe took a one-stroke lead over Roberto Castro at 8 under at the Wells Fargo Championship
Indians rout limping Royals
Jose Ramirez got three hits and drove in a career-high five runs as the Indians sent the World Series champion Royals to their eighth loss in 10 games.
Kang homers twice, beats Cards
Jung Ho Kang homered twice and Francisco Liriano continued his dominance at Busch Stadium.
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