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Greatest Golfer scores from Pine Lakes

Scores from Sunday's qualifier at Pine Lakes Golf Club.


Graziano qualifiers for Greatest Golfer finals

Anthony Graziano qualified for the boys 17-U championship.


Bikes blessed at Hubbard event

Harleys and Hondas and ... Huffys? Oh my.


Vindy spelling champ preps for national bee

A Jackson-Milton Middle School eighth-grader hopes to sustain the sweet spell of success on a national level.


Allios to mark golden event at June 4 dinner

SALEM The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Allio of Salem will be celebrated with a

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Roussos-Gregory engagement is announced

CANFIELD Michael and Cindy Roussos of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Miss Baughman, Mr. Colaluca to wed Aug. 13

Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Danielle Baughman, daughter of Greg and

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Miss Wagner, Mr. Munholand to be married

NEW SPRINGFIELD Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Kristin Wagner and David

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The 18-hole outing will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The American Heart Association will host its 2016 Annual Golf Classic

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Villa Maria plans run/walk June 4

Villa Maria plans run/walk June 4 VILLA MARIA, PA. Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


GARDEN CLUBS

FRIDAY Trailwood Gardeners will meet at 9 a.m. for planting at the memorial gardens and library by


Mercy Community Church has clothing giveaway today

Mercy Community Church has clothing giveaway today


SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


senior menu

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Mahoning deputies may get radio encryption

Law enforcement officials say encryption foils identity thieves and helps police catch criminals in the act.


Raptors rise up to take Game 3 from Cavaliers

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Bismack Biyombo set a Toronto playoff record with 26 rebounds.


Poland’s Centofanti dominates D-II district

At the very end of a perfect day for Poland senior Gino Centofanti in the Division II district finals at Salem High, he got more good news.


YSU event reunites fraternity members, honors TKE anniversary

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After having seen the Youngstown State University


Girard performs well, Hill advances in D-II meet

Overall, the Indians placed in the top-four in 12 events, including six district titles.


Steelton bar crawl draws people back to the old neighborhood

Proceeds will help finance vacant lot clean-up in the area.


Fitch Falcons find feathered first signs of spring

Fitch Falcons learn about bird breeding habits


SPORTS DIGEST || Ursuline doubles team seeded fourth at state

Ursuline doubles team seeded fourth at state Akron Ursuline boys tennis pair Luke Tsudis and


Area running calendar

MAY Saturday — Beaver Local Athletic Hall of Fame’s fourth annual Hustle 5K Race and 2-mile Walk.


Richard Marlin named ‘Guardian of the Menorah

A tribute banquet is planned June 5 at Temple El Emeth in Liberty.


AMUSEMENT PARK PREVIEW: Along for the ride

Check out all the new rides and offerings at amusement parks


Rowland High's pop choir flirts with fame

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com HOWLAND Howland High School’s pop a capella choir almost


Five-man Scramble at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course on May 28.

Five-man Scramble at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course on May 28.


Rocky Ridge group sets cookie table open house

The two-story colonial home, constructed in 1941, has been fully renovated and is available for sale to owner-occupants for $50,000.


Road and bridge closings abound

A major access ramp will close for several weeks at the Salt Springs Road and Interstate 80 interchange.


METRO DIGEST || Celebrate life, work of Jim Meese

Honor Jim Meese BOARDMAN A memorial celebrating the work of Jim Meese, a talented pianist and


Car show continues Lordstown GM's 50th anniversary events

Jeff Wilson of Boardman leans over to turn over his 1976 fuel-injected Corvette at the All-American Car Show at GM Lordstown Saturday.


Junior tee times Today at Pine Lakes

The second qualifier for the Flynn Automotive Group junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley will tee


Fanfare: YSU’s new floor pattern is really for the birds

Fanfare: YSU’s new floor pattern is really for the birds


BUSINESS DIGEST || Power Lunch program scheduled for June 14

Chamber to host Power Lunch BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a Power


Finding the road to reality isn’t easy

Tribune News Service (TNS) A number of years ago, Jane Goodall wrote a book titled “A Reason to


BOOKS DIGEST

Reflections group will meet Wednesday COLUMBIANA The Reflections book discussion group will


Studio Oxygen celebrates 10 years, opens second location

The Canfield yoga studio now has a Poland location.


GREEN FENCES

By Danielle Braff Chicago Tribune (TNS) Landscapers and their clients are thinking outside the


Warriors’ bigs in spotlight

The Warriors’ big men might be just as important as the Splash Brothers right now


Boston’s Kelly dominates Tribe

Boston’s Joe Kelly pitched no-hit ball for 62/3 innings in a 9-1 win over Cleveland.


Blues rebound to tie series at 2

Troy Brouwer and Kyle Brodziak each scored twice for St. Louis.


Djokovic chasing elusive French Open

Novak Djokovic will be celebrating his 29th birthday when the French Open starts on Sunday. If nothing else, it underlines just how frustrating it has become for the top-ranked Serb to win the only major to elude him


Crafton captures another Truck win

Crafton said his car was “unbelievable” from the first lap and only needed tire adjustments throughout the race.


No kidding: Exaggerator beats Nyquist

Exaggerator has finally beaten Nyquist, and it came in the Preakness on Saturday to end any chance of another Triple Crown.


Adames’ first HR powers Rockies over Pirates

the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat closer Mark Melancon and the Pirates 5-1 on Saturday.


LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS

REALTY Klacik Real Estate agent Nikki Hatfield generated $2,408,985 in sales volume during 2015


Clinton calls Trump’s gun policies ‘dangerous’

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Donald Trump’s gun policies are “not just way out there”


1 month after Ohio slaying of 8, still no suspects

Associated Press PIKETON, OHIO Authorities investigating the killings of eight relatives in


Trump’s campaign investment tops $43M

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump poured more than $7.5 million of his own money into his


Solar plane lands in Ohio

Associated Press TULSA, OKLA. A solar-powered airplane that landed in Oklahoma last week has


METRO DIGEST || Purple Heart parking spot dedication

Purple Heart parking AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley, 655 N. Canfield Niles Road, is


"Hot Tin Roof" cast skillfully navigates play's journey

The Victorian Players tackled this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, which challenges Southern values and family dynamics


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Lady Gaga’s piano fails to sell at auction NEW YORK Lady Gaga’s childhood piano,


Head-on crash leaves 1 dead

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a Columbus man has died after he crashed on a freeway and


Taliban leader believed killed in US drone strike

Taliban leader believed killed in US drone strike WASHINGTON U.S. special operations forces


Biden at West Point: US forces strengthened by diverse military

Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. Vice President Joe Biden told the U.S. Military Academy’s


Moratorium on debt in Puerto Rico sparks lawsuit

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Holders of bonds from Puerto Rico’s Government


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dissolutions Asked Donald Brown, 211 6th St., Wellsville, and Kelly


Leaked data point to cockpit trouble, smoke in doomed jet

Associated Press CAIRO Leaked flight data showing trouble in the cockpit and smoke in a plane


Obama heads for Asia to talk trade, security

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama departed Saturday on a weeklong, 16,000-mile


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, May 22, the 143rd day of 2016. There are 223 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MYCAP offers employment, skills training

The information sessions begin Monday and continue to June


Don’t quickly dismiss trade agreements of US

Opinion: Don’t quickly dismiss trade agreements of US Why are the can- didates running for the presidency


Can Cleveland keep the peace during RNC?

By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland managed to avoid the kind of violent


Mercer County dog-license canvassing starts in June

All dogs 3 months of age or order are required to have a current dog license as of Jan. 1 of each year.


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Newton Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley and Adam Booth, New Waterford, boy, May 20.


“X-Men: Apocalypse,” the latest superhero blockbuster, hits movie theaters this week.

“X-Men: Apocalypse,” the latest superhero blockbuster, hits movie theaters this week. Here are some


New group aims to back Mill Creek MetroParks

Opinion: New group aims to back Mill Creek MetroParks Mill Creek Metro- Parks continues to suffer public


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Tammy Leioh McFarland to Heather Dorinski et al, Clarkridge Drive, Youngstown, $97,000. David J.


Tweeting TSA on long lines

Tweeting TSA on long lines If you are stuck in a long airport security screening line this


Faded history

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor CLEVELAND It was a brokered convention with three


Orlando still top US destination

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. It’s a crowded world after all – at least in


Malia, Mitch ... and Stu

Opinion: Had I known letting your child take a year off before starting college would generate so much


Sanders says he’ll support DNC chairwoman’s rival

Associated Press WASHINGTON Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said he plans to support the opponent of


Comic relief in Niles?

Opinion: Things are so bad in the city of Niles that if residents don’t laugh, they’ll cry. So, to lighten


Overtime rules will result in difficult choices

Associated Press NEW YORK The government’s new rules requiring overtime pay for millions of


Natural gas-fueled power plant in Lordstown will be showpiece

Opinion: By Rep. TIM RYAN and ERIC A. SPIEGEL Special to The Vindicator The state-of-the-art natural


Meacham has credibility in his analysis of Oakhill

Editorial: Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham’s financial analysis of Oakhill Renaissance Place should


Will self-driving big rigs drive future of trucking industry?

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Picture an 18-wheel truck barreling down the highway with 80,000


Reforms come to reverse mortgages

Horror stories about reverse mortgages have long led some consumer advocates and financial planners


Television Q&A

Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I have wondered why an excellent program never made it back


Preventing disaster

Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. As more coal companies file for bankruptcy, it’s increasingly


Joyce Naymick, Barb Wolitz and Cindy Skinner all had low-gross scores of 29 in the WWW Ladies Scramble at Bedford Trails.

Joyce Naymick, Barb Wolitz and Cindy Skinner all had low-gross scores of 29 in the WWW Ladies Scramble at Bedford Trails.


Will Pittsburgh use Murray or Fleury?

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has been stressing for weeks his team has multiple goaltenders capable of taking the franchise to the Stanley Cup.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORS Graduating from UT Dr. Melissa Straub, daughter of Edward and Michele


Mexico City declares pollution alert

Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexican authorities have issued a new smog alert for the capital


More sad news for owners of Derby winner Barbaro

Two horses died in early races at the Preakness on Saturday.


Takeaway from Facebook’s Trending Topics

Over the past week, Facebook was the center of controversy regarding its purported manipulation of