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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.
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Graziano qualifiers for Greatest Golfer finals
Anthony Graziano qualified for the boys 17-U championship.
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
Roussos-Gregory engagement is announced
CANFIELD Michael and Cindy Roussos of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Baughman, Mr. Colaluca to wed Aug. 13
Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Danielle Baughman, daughter of Greg and
Miss Wagner, Mr. Munholand to be married
NEW SPRINGFIELD Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Kristin Wagner and David
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
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.
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.
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
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-
“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
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.
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