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Ohio Senate approves medical marijuana bill tonight
Ohioans are a few steps closer to being allowed to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, under legislation finalized by state lawmakers Wednesday.
Nles fiscal commission complains publicly they're being ignored
For the first time since their appointment by the state auditor more than 18 months ago, the city’s financial supervisors have complained publicly that their solutions for getting Niles out of fiscal emergency are falling on deaf ears
Boardman postal worker marks 50 years on the job
Friends and co-workers helped to celebrate the 50 years of service Cecil Thomas has given to the postal service and the military.
Youngstown American Legion to honor vets of all wars with plaque project
American Legion Road of Remembrance Post 472 is living up to its name.
Competition stiff, says Vindicator speller, eliminated in 1st round of national Bee
Competition is stiff at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and Jackson-Milton Middle School’s Ryan Staton was among those knocked out by the first spelling word.
Allen brothers get 15 and 20 years in 2014 murder of Maurise Kerns
The stepfather of a man gunned down two years ago at a vacant South Side home said during sentencing Wednesday the shooting happened because of a conflict at a party.
In Cheryl Vanatsky's class, each preschool grad made great strikdes
Their robes were a little big, and the cap kept slipping over one’s girl’s eyes, but three William Holmes McGuffey Elementary preschoolers were all smiles as they accepted their diplomas.
Ohio Senate approves increased penalties for animal cruelty
The Ohio Senate OK’d legislation Wednesday upping criminal penalties against those who seriously hurt pet dogs and cats.
Legislation mandates quicker public notice of lead contamination in drinking water
Legislation mandates quicker public notice of lead contamination in drinking water
Ohio would be required to evaluate results of closing centers housing disabled residents
Ohio would be required to evaluate results of closing centers housing disabled residents
Justice for Cody to unveil cruisers emblazoned with Crime Stoppers tip line
Justice for Cody to unveil cruisers emblazoned with Crime Stoppers tip line
2-car accident closes one lane of I-680 in Austintown
2-car accident closes one lane of I-680 in Austintown
I-80 westbound ramp to state Route 11 southbound in Austintown reopens early Thursday
I-80 westbound ramp to state Route 11 in Austintown opens early Thursday
Beloit man gets 2-year prison term on porn charge involving a minor
Beloit man gets 2-year prison term on porn charge involving a minor
Liberty police probe robbery at Walmart parking lot
Liberty police probe robbery at Walmart parking lot
11 states sue over Obama's school transgender directive
11 states sue over Obama's school transgender directive
Grave decoration at Poland Riverside Cemetery is Saturday
Grave decoration at Poland Riverside Cemetery is Saturday
Obama, Abe heed politics of contrition on Hiroshima visit
Obama, Abe heed politics of contrition on Hiroshima visit
NY tampon tax to get the ax with governor set to sign
New York tampon tax to get the ax with governor set to sign
Aide to US Sen. Schumer of New York arrested on drug charges
Aide to US Sen. Schumer of New York arrested on drug charges
Puerto Rico clears first hurdle with committee vote
Puerto Rico clears first hurdle with committee vote
YSU renews partnership with Lunghwa University in Taipei, Taiwan
YSU renews partnership with Lunghwa University in Taipei, Taiwan
Second background check no longer necessary for Ohioans with valid concealed-carry license
Second background check no longer necessary for Ohioans with valid concealed-carry license
Judge denies motion for new Gawker-Hulk Hogan trial
Judge denies motion for new Gawker-Hulk Hogan trial
Campbell City Schools dedicates bench in memory of teacher
Campbell City Schools dedicates bench in memory of teacher
Ohio lawmakers target prison watchdog panel before break
Ohio lawmakers target prison watchdog panel before break
Vindicator grand champion speller is out at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Vindicator grand champion speller is out at Scripps National Spelling Bee
TSA chief: Help is on the way to address long airport lines
TSA chief: Help is on the way to address long airport lines
Cleveland sets route for protest marches at RNC convention
Cleveland sets route for protest marches at RNC convention
Youngstown man arrested in Boardman on shoplifting, drug-paraphernalia charges
Youngstown man arrested in Boardman on shoplifting, drug-paraphernalia charges
Niles American Legion post installs Memorial Day flags at city cemetery
Niles American Legion post installs Memorial Day flags at city cemetery
Female CEOs see pay rise, but numbers remain small
Female CEOs see pay rise, but numbers remain small
Allen brothers get long prison terms for 2014 murder
Allen brothers get long prison terms for 2014 murder
Ex-Ohio teacher admits to lesser charges in sex case, avoids jail
Ex-Ohio teacher admits to lesser charges in sex case, avoids jail
The bicycles will benefit children that finish United Way's Success After Six program.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen, a Youngstown area recreational cycling club,
Boardman Center Middle School Art in the Park event is Thursday
Boardman Center Middle School Art in the Park event is Thursday
Youngstown man sentenced to 9 years in prison on child-porn charges
Youngstown man sentenced to 9 years in prison on child-porn charges
Anti-Trump protests turn violent outside New Mexico rally
Anti-Trump protests turn violent outside New Mexico rally
Pennsylvania county jail kept inmate 17 months too long
Pennsylvania county jail kept inmate 17 months too long
Warren police investigating early morning shooting
Warren police investigating early morning shooting
Fire marshal: cause of Ohio fire that killed teen unknown
Fire marshal: cause of Ohio fire that killed teen unknown
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY VFW Col. Louis J. Campbell Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Niles center offers help
Niles center offers help NILES Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering
Golf outing to benefit Mobile Meals
Staff report Newton Falls The 11th annual Jim Economos Memorial Golf Outing to benefit Trumbull
Actor who played martial arts expert Cato in the comic "Pink Panther" films has died
Appeared in half dozen films with Peter Sellers film series
Adair storms out of Youngstown school board meeting
Adair complained that her colleagues are trying to silence her.
Two YSU football players charged in gun incident
Two Youngstown State football players have now been charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
Struthers High School to award honorary diplomas to veterans
State law allows districts to award honorary degrees to veterans who did not finish high school.
Springfield’s Cyrus twins eye state meet
Twin sisters Caitlyn and Courtney Cyrus are ultra-competitive.
Health care provider, city reach deal on Bottom Dollar site
The agency will open at a former grocery store on Glenwood Avenue
Larimer, Blue Devils have experience on their side
Western Reserve is chasing a third straight state tournament berth.
Campbell council to to vote down charter amendments, despite law director’s counsel
City’s Charter Review Commission wants to bring 15 amendments before voters.
Spartans are back with state aspirations
Boardman’s boys did not have a state qualifier in 2015 and the Spartans want to change that this spring.
Stadium Elementary’s search for ’time capsule comes up empty – for now
Ginny Yazbek’s fourth-grade class of 2008 returned to Stadium Drive Elementary on Tuesday afternoon hoping to dig up the time capsule the students had buried back then.
Devils, Bulldogs among softball surprises
For the Lakeview and Lisbon high school softball teams, Thursday’s regional games have been a long time coming.
BET film traces Black Lives Matter movement
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Actor Jesse Williams says he sees BET’s
Valley unemployment rate up year over year
The non-seasonally rate of 6.4 percent was reported in April 2016.
Anonymous, fictional memoir of alcoholic is a low-budget hit
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK The fair-skinned man with the hoodie and dark ski
Kevin Farley serves up humor from the Midwest A comedy buffet
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Apparently when you grow up in the Midwest, there are
Friends, Romans restore antiquities
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME Friends, Romans, countrymen! Oh yes, and
Ryan criticizes old statements made by Trump
Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said he was ‘excited’ about a housing crash
Cavs’ swagger has disappeared
Cleveland was stripped of its dominance and a 2-0 advantage during a long weekend in Toronto.
METRO DIGEST || Howland athletes commit to colleges
Howland athletes commit to colleges HOWLAND Five Howland High School athletes across five sports
Liberty students wax enthusiastic about history
Third-graders at E.J. Blott Elementary School host wax museum.
Man issued citation for rats says he's trying to get rid of them
Already got rid of garbage in front yard
Zocolo appointed operations director of Boardman schools
Jack Zocolo will replace Timothy Saxton, effective Aug. 1
2 Mahoning County men get prison terms for child porn
Two Mahoning County men were sent to prison Wednesday in underage-pornography cases.
Labor of love comes to end
For 80 years, Ted Gavozzi's family upholstery business has operated on the South Side after being started by his father-in-law, who then trained Gavozzi. It’s always been a labor of love, but today, he says, his trade is no longer needed because people would rather buy new than preserve what they have by recovering. .
oddly enough
oddly enough Rescue farm overwhelmed by 50 goats, seeks public’s help METHUEN, Mass. An
METRO DIGEST || 3 injured on SR 11
3 injured on SR 11 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Three people suffered non-life threatening injuries in a
Serena wins opener, but two other top seeds lose in French Open
Serena Williams is chasing her 22nd Grand Slam title.
Television series available this week include:
Television series available this week include: v “Lou Grant” (season one): Ed Asner plays the
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Tom T. Hall is 80. Actor Ian McKellen is 77. Country singer Jessi Colter
Monsanto nixes Bayer’s bid, remains open to talks
Associated Press NEW YORK Monsanto rejected Bayer’s $62 billion takeover bid, calling it
Click It or Ticket campaign to start
Click It or Ticket campaign to start NILES Trumbull County Safe Communities, in coordination
David Pavelko pleaded guilty to inducing panic that caused MCCTC lockdown
The man responsible for the February lockdown at MCCTC pleaded guilty to inducing panic
Fares are lower; airlines expected to raise prices by 2017
Associated Press DALLAS Enjoy lower airfares while you can. Airlines are taking steps to push
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Former official named to Lucas Museum board CHICAGO Former U.S. Education Secretary
Obama seeks closer ties with ex-foes
Associated Press WASHINGTON In his final stretch as president, Barack Obama is driving the
egyptair crash Experts: Body parts indicate explosion
Associated Press CAIRO Body parts recovered from the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 showed signs
BUSINESS DIGEST || Energy plant ground breaking set for June
Groundbreaking set LORDSTOWN A groundbreaking for the $890 million Lordstown Energy Center has
New guidelines: Consider obesity surgery for diabetes
Associated Press WASHINGTON New guidelines say weight-loss surgery should become a more-routine
Man gets 18 years to life for murder
Keith Sims Jr. got 18 years to life in prison for the Oct. 25, 2014, murder of Shaneice Wells.
After almost a year awaiting trial, woman asks for interpreter
Her and husband accused of attempted murder
Cosby will face trial in sex case
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. She called him “Mr. Cosby” and considered him a trusted friend
Craft brewers lighten up for refreshing summer beers
Summer is approaching fast and soon our activities move outside to backyards, patios, swimming
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Baking soda vs. baking powder
By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press Q: What are the differences between baking soda and baking
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Wednesday, May 25, the 146th day of 2016. There are 220 days left in the year.
Tomlin, Indians top Chicago ace
Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits.
Lordstown proves assets of the Valley still can attract bevy of businesses
Editorial: Sixty years ago in this space, The Vindicator heralded the announcement of General Motors Corp.’s
Crosby, Penguins force Game 7 in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.420.14 Aqua America, .71
Nuns get big win in court
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Little Sisters of the Poor got a big decision
Steelers’ Bell believes foes played to ‘take people out’
Le’Veon Bell considers the first injury of his NFL career a freak accident. The last two? Not so much.
Gary, Ind., rejects detention center
Opinion: By Fred McKissack Tribune News Service The city council in Gary, Ind., did the right thing in
End of the election will bring relief
Opinion: By Eric Frazier The Charlotte Observer If I were still pre-digital enough to own a paper
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