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GM pride clear in crowd at Lordstown 50th anniversary tour
David and Sheriann Griffith of Liberty check out one of the first Chevrolet Impalas that came off the Lordstown line in 1966 when production began.
Stories published May 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
OVI checkpoints tonight in Youngstown, Boardman
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting two OVI checkpoints tonight and early Sunday.
Exaggerator wins Preakness
Finally, Exaggerator has beaten Nyquist, and it came in the Preakness on Saturday to end any chance of another Triple Crown.
Meghan Giannini, Brian Rosano to wed Sept. 24
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Meghan Giannini of Pittsburgh, daughter of Angelo
Miss Courtney to be bride of Dr. Toolson
FERNDALE, MICH. Michelle Courtney and Dr. Ryan Toolson, both of Ferndale, Mich., are announcing
Jenna Kalosky Nicholas Schulte to wed Oct. 22
CANFIELD Announcement is being made by Paul and Karen Kalosky of Canfield of the engagement of
Danielle Pallante, Jeremy Hamed are engaged
CANFIELD John and Fran Pallante of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Ashley Orr, Daniel Catello will marry
Ashley Orr of Youngstown and Daniel Catello of Kent, Ohio, are engaged and planning to be married.
Parents announce Ramahi-Conlan engagement
Announcement is being made by Christine Richards of Canfield and Kathleen Conlan and Michael Conlan,
Barb Moore gets certificate from Shopping Local Pays
Barb Moore gets certificate from Shopping Local Pays COLUMBIANA Barb Moore was chosen as the
Flights from Youngstown to Chicago get final federal approval
Aerodynamics Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International starting July 1.
Two Falcons qualify in four running events
Loads of talented Division I athletes are headed to regional competition after they punched their tickets at Friday’s district meet at Austintown Fitch High School.
EXCLUSIVE | New morgue makes sense, Mahoning commissioner says
Oakhill’s morgue is small, outdated and sometimes emits foul smells, commissioner says.
New traffic circle to be designed for Five Points
The Mahoning County commissioners have hired a New Albany firm to design the Five Points roundabout.
31 at-risk students reach graduation milestone at MCHS
MCHS graduates credit teachers, families, superintendent
W. Reserve alum Elizabeth Royer coaches rugby team to playoffs
Two decades later, the daughter of Dr. David and Karen Royer of Canfield has learned plenty about rugby
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM Choral festival promotes peace
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Becoming proficient in singing and developing core
Record Reviews
Whether any of Shelton’s new music stands the test of time will take, well, a little time.
On area diamonds | Area baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T Pony Classic Walrus Subs 5, New Middletown Lions Club 3 — Jake Lawrence’s three
SPORTS digest
DunLany commits to Westminster Boardman swimmer Aaron DunLany will swim for Westminster College
MCCTC students enjoy annual McMudder event
They were muddy, waterlogged and out of breath, but Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students said it was worth it.
SMARTS finds a home in Ohio One Building
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN SMARTS, the community arts school that serves
Former U.S. attorney for Ohio's Northern District considers run for AG
The Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman said, ‘There’s not a better candidate’
South Range Middle School principal slumbers on the roof
A 40-book challenge turned into a midnight slumber on the roof for Principal Dan Szolek.
Ohio middle market in better shape than the national middle market
A recent report shows middle-market businesses in Ohio are more confident, and expect more revenue/employment growth over their national peers.
Mahoning prosecutors want execution date for baby killer
John E. Drummond was convicted for killing a baby in a drive-by gang-related shooting in 2003
GM pride clear in crowd at Lordstown 50th anniversary tour
David and Sheriann Griffith of Liberty check out one of the first Chevrolet Impalas that came off the Lordstown line in 1966 when production began.
PREP ROUNDUP | More high school results
SOFTBALL REGULAR SEASON Bristol 10, Maplewood 0, 6 innings BAZETTA TOWNSHIP The Panthers
Local drivers reach Summit qualifier
Marco Abruzzi, above, of Warren waits to compete in the Cavalcade of Stars on Friday at the Summit
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Mercy Community Church, clothing giveaway, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Stambaugh
KEVIN DURANT, Thunder forward, on Thursday’s blowout loss to the Warriors:
KEVIN DURANT, Thunder forward, on Thursday’s blowout loss to the Warriors: “Yeah, it helps a
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO SFlbTODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: Irish Open. 9:30 a.m. (FS1) Auto racing: FIA Formula E
Kluber, Indians cool hot Red Sox
Facing the majors’ top-scoring club, Corey Kluber held them down for seven innings to lead the Cleveland Indians to a victory over the Boston Red Sox
Sprint Showdown rained out
Rain washed out all track activity Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which will now try to cram it’s All-Star weekend into one day
BUSINESS DIGEST || Unemployment rate increases in Ohio
Unemployment rate increases in Ohio COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in April,
Surgeries needed
Surgeries needed YOUNGSTOWN A woman mauled by her dog Thursday afternoon on the North Side will
Man wanted on weapons charges arrested during burglary
Spotted by maintenance man while cutting grass
Mexico OKs extradition of drug lord to the US
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department ruled Friday that the
Speeches highlight divisions on guns
Associated Press Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are courting voters on opposite sides of the gun
GM offers debit cards, longer warranties in mileage case
Associated Press DETROIT People who bought or leased 2016 General Motors SUVs with overstated
Protesters storm Baghdad’s Green Zone
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and gunshots in the air as
Sanders delegates brace for convention fight
Associated Press DENVER Gabriel McArthur is heading to the Democratic National Convention in
Okla. governor vetoes abortion bill
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Friday vetoed legislation to make it
I.D.P.A. match
I.D.P.A. match Youngstown The Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club, 2900 Shaffer Road, will have an
Frozen-foods recall is difficult task
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Amid a massive frozen-foods recall involving millions of
RELIGION DIGEST | Guest speaker
Guest speaker YOUNGSTOWN Blonda Poindexter will be guest speaker for the Women’s Day service at
Orientation meeting set for LIMEX program
The session will be June 8 at St. James Church hall in North Jackson.
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What is your bucket list for Christian
Israel defense chief quits, cites lack of trust in Netanyahu
Israel defense chief quits, cites lack of trust in Netanyahu JERUSALEM Israel’s defense minister
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2016. There are 224 days left in the year.
oblate sisters
oblate sisters Background The Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 50 Warner Road,
Oblate Sisters will participate in Mass recognizing foundress
Blessed Mother Maria Teresa Casini is credited with a miracle
Body parts, luggage found in search for plane
Associated Press CAIRO Search crews found floating human remains, luggage and seats from the
Politicians are mean – like us
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram According to custom, the government and opposition
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Alan Young, star of 1960s sitcom ‘Mr. Ed,’ dies at 96 LOS ANGELES Actor-comedian
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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METRO DIGEST | Kids to plant grapes on South Side
Lying to cops BAZETTA Officers arrested a woman, accusing her of trying to dispose of a drug
Persistence shaped a generation
Opinion: At almost 92 years of age (6-26-24), I have always admired our U.S. Postal Service. Even during
The 17-year periodical cicadas
It’s not often insects make news, but for weeks I’ve been hearing and reading about the imminent
Looking out for the kids
It’s one thing to talk about young people being the future of a sport, but quite another to do
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Democratic presidential candidate
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Matthew and Amanda Rura, Cortland, girl, May 19. Ashley
Holiday’s purpose is defiled
Opinion: I walked into a coffee shop one holiday weekend a few years ago and was met with a loud, obnoxious
Plan will restore dignity to city’s forgotten cemetery
Editorial: Thanks to the speedy and compassionate action by the Tod Homestead Cemetery Association, 1,800
Submit information on VBS activities
Submit information on VBS activities Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will be