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Adair walks out of Youngstown school board meeting tonight amid disputes
Discussions of the district bullying policy and creationism in the curriculum were sidelined at Tuesday’s city school board meeting by a claim of publicity-seeking and one member storming out.
WWII vet to receive belated diploma at Struthers graduation Sunday
Robert Wallace, an Army veteran and Struthers resident, missed out on much of his high-school experience.
Former Bottom Dollar to become health facility, fresh food market, meeting place
The city has a tentative deal with a health care provider to purchase the former Bottom Dollar store on the South Side for $150,000 and open a medical facility within 12 months.
Boardman seniors unable to unearth 4th-grade time capsule today
Ginny Yazbek’s fourth-grade class of 2008 returned to Stadium Drive Elementary this afternoon, hoping to dig up the time capsule the students had buried back then.
Third-grade wax museum teaches Liberty students job skills
Ayah Mufleh, a third-grade student at E.J. Blott Elementary School, arrived at her class’ wax museum armed with a pen and a book.
Allen brothers plead guilty to slaying on day trials to begin
Breandre Allen and Bralin Allen were born on the same date, a year apart.
Powers Way renovations lead to rats and neighbors have had enough
John Trolio has been renovating the home he rents on Powers Way, and as he got rid of items inside, he left them in the yard, which invited unwanted guests: rats.
80 years later, Ted Gavozzi sadly closes his upholstry shop
Ted Gavozzi’s hands and legs are swollen and sore from decades of constructing and repairing furniture at Gavozzi Upholstery.
Youngstown announces tentative deal for Bottom Dollar store on South Side
Youngstown announces tentative deal for Bottom Dollar store on South Side
Justice Department to seek death penalty in Charleston shootings
Justice Department to seek death penalty in Charleston shootings
Miracle on Ice goalie selling his gold medal, mask, skates
Miracle on Ice goalie selling his gold medal, mask, skates
Fans urge Marvel to give Captain America a boyfriend
Fans urge Marvel to give Captain America a boyfriend
Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls
Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls
Ryan critical of Trump's old comments on real estate crash
Ryan critical of Trump's old comments on real estate crash
1st 2017 Acura NSX rolls off Ohio line in North American debut
1st 2017 Acura NSX rolls off Ohio line in North American debut
Woman reports her brother was robbed at gunpoint at Liberty Township Walmart
Woman reports her brother was robbed at gunpoint at Liberty Township Walmart
Three injured after rollover crash in Liberty Township
Three injured after rollover crash in Liberty Township
Cafaro Foundation awarding a record number of students a record amount in scholarships
Cafaro Foundation awarding a record number of students a record amount in scholarships
Suspect arrested in death of coal exec Bennett Hatfield
Suspect arrested in death of coal exec Bennett Hatfield
Police seek suspect in road rage that locked down 2 Pa. schools
Police seek suspect in road rage that locked down 2 Pa. schools
Palomakis mark 60th anniversary at family dinner
STRUTHERS Mr. and Mrs. William M. Palomaki of Struthers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Pharmacy board out as sole medical pot regulator in Ohio
Pharmacy board out as sole medical pot regulator in Ohio
Judge: Substantial progress in Volkswagen emissions talks
Judge: Substantial progress in Volkswagen emissions talks
GOP governors ask FCC to address illegal prison cellphones
GOP governors ask FCC to address illegal prison cellphones
Ohio man accused of chaining girl in basement denies allegations
Ohio man accused of chaining girl in basement denies allegations
Paula Leonardi to be bride of Darin Ducato
POLAND Paula Elizabeth Leonardi and Darin Ronald Ducato, both of Aurora, Ohio, are engaged and
Use obesity surgery more often for diabetes, guidelines urge
Use obesity surgery more often for diabetes, guidelines urge
Hubbard woman faces drug charges after weekend arrest in Liberty
Hubbard woman faces drug charges after weekend arrest in Liberty
Howland road closed two days for culvert replacement
Howland road closed two days for culvert replacement
Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate increased in April
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate increased in April
Obama pushes for better rights in Vietnam after arms deal
Obama pushes for better rights in Vietnam after arms deal
2 killed in head-on, wrong-way motorcycle crash near Columbus
2 killed in head-on, wrong-way motorcycle crash near Columbus
Forensic expert: EgyptAir human remains suggest explosion
Forensic expert: EgyptAir human remains suggest explosion
Keith Sims sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for 2014 murder
Keith Sims sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for 2014 murder
Sheriff’s office seeks to use drones in southwest Ohio
Sheriff’s office seeks to use drones in southwest Ohio
YMCA will celebrate Senior Health/Fitness
YMCA will celebrate Senior Health/Fitness BOARDMAN The Davis Family YMCA will host National
Ladies’ Beer Club of Youngstown taps the taste of Valley women
The group meets monthly to sample craft beers.
South Range schools forecast predicts a need for another source of revenue in 2018
South Range School District’s five-year financial projections are in the red for 2018, 2019 and 2020
Chaney VPA program praised by community members
Chaney VPA coordinator looks back on program’s five years
Youngstown issued 3,827 civil speeding citations during the first four months of the year
About $308,375 in fees were collected with the city keeping $200,444
A guide to what’s changing in The Vindicator
Beginning this week, we are reorganizing and re-imagining some pages and features in The Vindicator.
Niles finds money to recall two furloughed cops
The money comes from the police department’s police department’s OVI fund.
Fitch students dedicate a tree to honor a fallen falcon
Fitch High School students planted a tree in memory of fallen fellow falcon Maddison Pappas
BUSINESS DIGEST || Gas prices trending upward
Gas prices rising YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices are trending upward, hovering at $2.37 a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessey and Katrina King, Campbell, girl, May 22. Elena
Health at Home
Health at Home YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown is offering a workshop, Health at Home, from
Madonna responds to critics of Prince tribute
Madonna responds to critics of Prince tribute Madonna is dismissing critics of her tribute to
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Tommy Chong is 78. Musician Bob Dylan is 75. Actor Gary Burghoff (“M*A*S*H”) is
GULAS: Amateurs, professionals, celebrities to battle for charity
10 amateur bouts are set for June 11
Tribune rejects 2nd Gannett bid
Associated Press NEW YORK Tribune Publishing rejected a second takeover bid from USA Today owner
Bayer, Monsanto could combine plant, pet, people products
Associated Press A merger between Bayer and Monsanto would put together two giant chemical makers,
Man gets three years for felonious assault
A Bristolville man got three years in prison for a Valentine’s Day assault on his girlfriend.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new state law
Law would bar funding for cancer screening and other services to groups that perform abortions
Ohio auditor comments on charter-school attendance
Auditor Dave Yost referred three schools, including a location in Columbiana County, to state education officials for further investigation after his office determined the charters were operating improperly.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, 6:15 p.m., council caucus followed by regular meeting at
Peace Corps to have classes in Vietnam
Peace Corps to have classes in Vietnam hanoi, vietnam The United States and Vietnam have reached
Baltimore officer cleared of all charges in Freddie Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE Prosecutors failed for the second time in their bid to hold Baltimore
Clinton: Trump could bankrupt America as he has his companies
Associated Press DETROIT Hillary Clinton said Monday that Donald Trump’s economic policies
Trump meets with Tenn. Sen. Corker, adds Virgin Islands delegates
Associated Press NEW YORK Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Bob
Committee meeting
Committee meeting YOUNGSTOWN City council’s housing and economic development committee will meet
School threats could be latest in ‘swatting’
Associated Press DENVER Threats made against schools across the United States led to the
Campbell Council considers joining digital police dispatch system
The police department temporarily lost its dispatch signal earlier this month
2 teens arrested
2 teens arrested BOARDMAN Officers arrested two teenagers accused of attempting to steal a
Stanley CUP PLAYOFFS
Stanley CUP PLAYOFFS Game 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS vPenguins vs. Lightning, today at
Toyota adding nearly 1.6 million vehicles to Takata air-bag recall
Associated Press DETROIT Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S.
33 people applied for Youngstown Schools CEO post
Six people are to be interviewed for the Youngstown Schools CEO job this week
Close calls don’t faze rolling Bulldogs
Poland baseball team returns to regional for third straight year
Email probe in late stages
Associated Press WASHINGTON FBI agents probing whether Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Demi Lovato: Tuesday on “Jimmy
oddly enough
oddly enough Police smile at ‘Cops Suck’ tattoo across man’s knuckles BANGOR, Maine A police
Lessons from a Founder
Opinion: The popularity of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” offers us all an opportunity to consider the
Despite falling crime rate in Warren, work remains to heighten public safety
Editorial: The recently released report on crime and public safety in the city of Warren for 2015 reveals a
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO SFlbTODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: French Open. 10 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: French Open.
SPORTS digest
Austintown Fitch to host volleyball camp AUSTINTOWN Volleyball camp for all girls entering
Walk your way to better health
By Joseph Hernandez Chicago Tribune We’ve heard it before: “A journey of a thousand miles begins
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Tuesday, May 24, the 145th day of 2016. There are 221 days left in the year.
California is poised to become the center of cannabis culture
Opinion: By Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The other day, in a seaside cafe here,
FRIDAY ON THE LINKS | More professional golf results
REGIONS TRADITION BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Kenny Perry shot a 2-under 70 to maintain a one-stroke lead
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.280.18 Aqua America, .71
Greatest Juniors: Sunday’s Pine Lakes Tee Times
The second qualifier for the Flynn Automotive Group junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley will tee
Feds should issue public statement on air service
Editorial: Last week’s announcement that the federal government has approved commercial air travel between the
Hinchcliffe takes pole position
The Canadian driver who nearly died last year from a life-threatening leg injury sustained during practice for the 500, survived two challenges in the final 25 minutes and barely held onto the top seed
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