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Speaker says Liberty grads face record number of choices
Posing for a photo before entering Edward W. Powers Auditorium Thursday night for Liberty High School’s commencement ceremony are, from left, Shicole Cornwell, J’Niah Davis, ...
Stories published May 27, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cavaliers clinch return to NBA Finals
LeBron James scores 33, Cavaliers reach second straight NBA Finals.
'As we achieve, we create a better world,' Chaney speaker tells fellow grads
Ambitious college and career plans abound among this year’s Chaney Campus graduates, with a strong emphasis on science, technology and engineering.
East High grads credit teachers going extra mile to push them toward their dreams
They have aspirations of careers in medicine, manufacturing and education with plans beginning next year in college, trade school or the military.
Mill Creek finalizes severance agreements with nondisparagement clauses
Mill Creek MetroParks recently finalized agreements with the last of the former park employees who had held off on signing severance or transfer agreements after a staff restructuring implemented in February eliminated 13 positions.
State auditor blasts Niles mayor, officials for ignoring fiscal advice
State Auditor Dave Yost blasted the Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia administration Friday for not going along with fiscal supervisors’ proposals for getting Niles out from under fiscal emergency.
OVI checkpoint under way near Austintown racino
A federally funded operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) checkpoint is beginning now and will run for four hours until 2:30 a.m.
3 apply for controversial Niles treasurer post
Despite being a low-paying, part-time position during a stressful time of fiscal emergency, the post of Niles treasurer has attracted three applicants who will vie for the job when the Democratic Precinct Committee decides June 8.
26 fallen Mahoning County officers honored today at annual ceremony
William Freed died in the line of duty as a Youngstown police officer in May 1891.
Measure to forgive YMHA's Rockford Village bac-tax debt approved by Ohio Senate
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, announced that her plan that allows the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority to correct an old real-estate tax liability issue cleared the Ohio Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
4 disabled Valley residents vy for accessible vehicle, equipment to make life easier
Kim McGann and her daughter, Mindy, face their challenges by relying on each other.
Mill Creek road closings Saturday for YMCA 5-mile run
The following Mill Creek Park roads will be closed to motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians from about 7 a.m. until about 11 a.m. Saturday for the YMCA Memorial Five Mile Run: Price Road and East and West Glacier and Memorial Hill drives.
New Waterford teen dies in auto accident in Unity Township
New Waterford teen dies in auto accident in Unity Township
9-time champion Nadal out of French Open with injured wrist
9-time champion Nadal out of French Open with injured wrist
George Clinton coming to Stambaugh Auditorium in August
George Clinton coming to Stambaugh Auditorium in August
Police: Ohio mom trapped with kids had set fire to frame husband
Police: Ohio mom trapped with kids had set fire to frame husband
US economic growth in Q1 revised up to 0.8 percent rate
US economic growth in Q1 revised up to 0.8 percent rate
National Spelling Bee ends in its unlikeliest tie to date
National Spelling Bee ends in its unlikeliest tie to date
EHS Class of 2016 has commencement at Stambaugh Auditorium
EHS Class of 2016 has commencement at Stambaugh Auditorium
96-year-old Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman
96-year-old Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman
Grief camp for kids set for June 16, 17, 18
Grief camp for kids set for June 16, 17, 18 YOUNGSTOWN “Stepping Stones to a Better Tommorow,” a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Exteriors of 6 Columbus high schools vandalized, police say
Exteriors of 6 Columbus high schools vandalized, police say
In Hiroshima, Obama honors 'silent cry' of bombing victims
In Hiroshima, Obama honors 'silent cry' of bombing victims
Memorial Weekend kicks off the summer in the Valley
Businesses will be busy and highways will be packed.
Potent Poland lineup too much for NDCL; Chagrin Falls is next
After Poland got its first hit, it was apparent the Bulldogs were going to have a big day at the plate.
Youngstown commission will pick schools CEO from 2 finalists
The Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission expects to select CEO Tuesday
Harden, Hill chase regional titles at Fitch
It was a good day on the track for Collin Harden of Girard in the Division II regional Thursday.
Wily Wyatt: Devils’ Larimer sharp in win
While there was hardly a cloud in the sky, Western Reserve pitcher Wyatt Larimer was a “perfect storm.”
No Youngstown school board policy limiting members’ comments
One board member walked out of this week’s meeting after the disagreement
Close call at home goes against Lakeview in Akron
The Bulldogs lost 1-0 after a controversial call and two ensuing conferences.
More than half Youngstown graduates earn first Y-STAR scholarships
Y-STAR are last-dollar scholarships to fill the gap between financial aid and other college costs including fees
State funding will repurpose YARS cargo building
The facility will be used mainly for loading and discharging cargo and troops.
16 miles of road paving scheduled in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County commissioners approved advertising for bids for about 16 miles of road paving.
SPORTS digest
Neu places eighth in NCAA prelims JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Youngstown State hammer thrower Connor Neu
Ursuline freshmen set for state tournament debut today
Austin Arfaras and Luke Tsudis are the Valley’s last tennis player standing.
Summer Festival of Arts at YSU seeks volunteers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 18th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 9 and 10
Awards honor restoration of historic buildings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has announced the winners of the
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" doesn't heed the source
“Alice,” like its predecessor, owes very little to Lewis Carroll.
Memorial fundraiser planned in honor of Boardman overdose victim
Funds will help others get treatment for addiction
Judge, six Valley lawyers memorialized
Judge James C. Evans and six lawyers were remembered at a courthouse memorial service.
178 receive diplomas during Hubbard commencement at Stambaugh
“This is your celebration ... your day,” Raymond W. Soloman, superintendent of Hubbard School District, said in welcoming Hubbard High School’s 2016 graduates to their commencement ceremony Thursday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Campbell grads share desire to reach out and help others
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CAMPBELL High academic achievements and proud accomplishments
Warren G. Harding graduates overcome challenges
Warren G. Harding graduates overcome challenges
Speaker says Liberty grads face record number of choices
Posing for a photo before entering Edward W. Powers Auditorium Thursday night for Liberty High School’s commencement ceremony are, from left, Shicole Cornwell, J’Niah Davis, Keierra Davis and Khyri Davis.
Boardman Community Briefs
Area students named to Dean’s List Sarah Gonda, Nathan Knaus, Nicholas Mancini, Aaron Skeens,
Canfield Community Briefs
Area students named to Dean’s List Molly Brown, Olivia DeMartino, Andrea Edwards, Alaina Fuller,
Poland Community Briefs
Area students named to Dean’s List Molly MacFarland, Erin Tamulonis, Nicholas Tkacik and Devan
CHC celebrates school nutrition super heroes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School had the
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies
The 44th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies will be hosted by Poland Township on May 30.
Boardman boys track team sends athletes to regionals
The Boardman boys track team will send eight athletes to the 2016 OHSAA Regional Championship after
Baby boutique benefits families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual Baby
4 aviators suffer minor injuries in 2-jet crash
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Two Navy jet fighters crashed off the coast of North Carolina
Many opt to take Social Security before retirement
Associated Press CHICAGO Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than
Tedrow-Fekety engagement is announced
Kenile Tedrow and Joe Fekety, both of Youngstown, are engaged; their parents are announcing the
The Lost Crate found a new home
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Lost Crate opened its doors for the first
CPR instruction
CPR instruction COLUMBUS Schools soon could be required to provide CPR instruction to students
Rookie Rust golden for Pens in finale
Bryan Rust scored a pair of second-period goals and Matt Murray stopped 16 shots.
Sing into the Spring season
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted the Sounds of
Baby boutique benefits families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual Baby
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a one-under par 69
Winfrey drama explores church
Associated Press WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Oprah Winfrey’s latest project as both producer and
Baylor fires Briles, demotes president in wake of scandal.
The Bears went 65-37 in eight seasons under Briles and won two Big 12 titles.
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Jessica L. Eckenrod,
G7 vow action on lagging growth
Associated Press ISE, Japan The leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies pledged today
More than 4,000 migrants rescued at sea in single day
Associated Press ROME More than 4,000 would-be refugees were rescued at sea Thursday in one of
Cops: Man with drugs tells officer he is a ‘party pooper’
One of two men with drug records arrested Wednesday
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. John’s Glendi festival, 4-10 p.m.: Greek food, music and dance
19 escape cave in neck-deep water
Associated Press HORSE CAVE, Ky. Flash flooding threatened to trap a group of college students
Former Canfield High School graduate sponsored for mission trip
Ashley Haley, a Canfield High School graduate of the class of 2013, is being sponsored by United
Canfield Memorial Day services
The 95th annual Canfield Memorial Day Services will be hosted on May 30, beginning at 10 a.m. at the
CHS seniors participate in 36th annual Civic Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 36th annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Canfield Sports Briefs
Annual camp to be hosted June 22-24 The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff is ready to host
Carpenter commits to College of Wooster
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior golfer Kaci Carpenter signed a
POLICE BLOTTER
May 2 Drug offense: Shanelle Clinkscale, 32, of Monterey Avenue, Youngstown, was issued a summons
Students explore science experiments
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland North Preschool hosted a Science Day on
Haus Auto captures bowling title
On the occasion of its 54th annual banquet and golf outing hosted May 14 at the Valley Golf Club in
POLICE BLOTTER
April 30 Disorderly conduct: Michael Decola, 34, of Stocker Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on a
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Ursuline The Poland Seminary Boys baseball team defeated Ursuline on May 19 with
Mother’s Day gift to brighten the heart
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a special Mother’s Day
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Tiffany Conner, Matthew Balco to be married
Robert and Barbara Conner of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany
Children grow a ‘lichen’ to moss pets
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Garden hosted its monthly
Rachael Kennedy, Bryan Visingardi set to marry
Richard and Michele Kennedy and Nicholas and Karen Visingardi are announcing the engagement of their
Austintown Sports Briefs
Seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball camp Volleyball camp will be from June 29 until July 1 for
Miss Barwick, Mr. Raubenstraw to wed Sept. 10
Betty Barwick of Austintown, the bride’s mother, is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Linda
Lauren Rider, Keith Karas to wed Aug. 19
Jack and Jeanne Rider of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rider of
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown food service department announces summer food program The Austintown Local School
Redeemer Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austintown installed its new pastor, Rev. David Schinbeckler, at a
Ursuline celebrates Hispanic culture
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Ursuline High School hosted its second annual
Love rebounds in a major way as Cavs take control
Kevin Love scored 25 points in just three quarters of Game 5.
Distinction, perseverance paint Valley’s Class of ’16
Editorial: Hail to the thousands of college students and high school seniors in the Mahoning Valley who are
Is there a better system?
Opinion: The frustration of many voters over the way presidential candidates are selected has come to a head
China: US hampers trade by imposing steel duties
Associated Press BEIJING China accused the United States on Thursday of hampering trade after
Sciortino’s sentence for personal use of county’s computers fitting
Opinion: There are some people in the Mahoning Valley who believe a judge was too harsh when she sentenced
Trump sews up delegates to seal GOP nomination
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. Triumphantly armed with a majority of his party’s delegates,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Lee Meriwether is 81. Musician Ramsey Lewis is 81. Actor Louis Gossett Jr. is
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,
METRO DIGEST || Sentencing for dog beating June 16
Dog beating GIRARD The case of a man accused of beating his dog is set for sentencing at 11:30
DeWine inadvertently reveals run for governor
Associated Press COLUMBUS Mike DeWine, the state attorney general and a former U.S. senator,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Wine mixer set for Tuesday
Wine mixer set YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will have a Wine and Wealth
Free meal/ surplus food
Free meal/ surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2642 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery,
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Miss Mincher, Mr. Evans set to marry June 4
The parents of Breanne Mincher and Matthew Evans, both of New Middletown, are announcing the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.51-0.09 Aqua America, .71
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