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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

South Range commencement bittersweet goodbye, hello

On Saturday evening, 111 South Range High School seniors proudly walked across a stage in their school gymnasium and accepted a certificate into adulthood – a high school diploma.


Niles grads set sights on pre-med, pre-law after today's commencement

For much of her time in high school, Nicole M. Norman has taken pride in singing in her school’s choir, but now she’s tuning up for a far different chapter in her life: entering the medical field.


Warren JFK's 47 grads looking ahead after today's commencement

A two-week missions trip to Kenya during his freshman year acted as a template for Andrew Rossi to not only excel in school, but to set his sights far beyond achieving good grades and living for the moment.


Marijuana ballot campaign suspended in wake of statehouse action

A group eyeing a November ballot issue to legalize medical marijuana has suspended its signature-gathering efforts, days after lawmakers finalized legislation to create a state-regulated system for providing the drug to patients suffering certain conditions.


DeVito-DePaola engagement is being announced

YOUNGSTOWN Patrick and Kathleen DeVito are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of

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Danielle Dickson will marry Joel Lariccia

Danielle Dickson of Niles and Joel Lariccia of Struthers are engaged. The couple and their parents

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Dr. Molly McLaughlin | Jason Beutel

COLUMBUS Glen Rader officiated at the 6 p.m. April 23 wedding ceremony at Ohio Stadium at Ohio

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Danielle Cuba | Eric Flaherty

BOARDMAN Danielle Cuba of Poland and Eric Flaherty of Struthers were married April 16 at Good Hope

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Jaclyn Elias | Thomas Senich

BOARDMAN The wedding of Jaclyn Sarah Elias of Canfield and Thomas Julian Senich of Hubbard took

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Poland earns second straight trip to state

Poland survived some early struggles and eventually beat Chagrin Falls, 13-3.


Yost blasts Niles mayor for rejecting fiscal advice

By Jordan Cohen news@vindy.com NILES State Auditor Dave Yost blasted the Mayor Thomas


Three vie for Niles treasurer position

Three vie for Niles treasurer position


Raiders’ Bercheni finishes state quest with personal bests

Winning the 300 in 43.23 was obviously the highlight of her day.


Timely hits elude Blue Devils in season-ending defeat

Western Reserve falls to Cuyahoga Heights 6-5 in a regional final.


MetroParks severance agreements finalized

Novotny was required to submit a thank-you letter to Young and the park board. All the agreements included nondisclosure, nondisparagement clauses.


Springfield sister act gets to state

Fourth place in regionals is good enough for state and for a number of area teams, four was the magic number at the Division III regional meet.


4 ‘Local Heroes’ vie for handicapped accessible vehicles

One of the local people is a doctor


Youngstown ceremony honors 26 officers who died in line of duty

Twenty-six officers have died in the line of duty in Mahoning County


Irish duo’s state tennis run ends with defeat

Luke Tsudis and Austin Arfaras lost in the first round Saturday.


Ryan, Brown sponsor bill to aid babies in withdrawal

The bipartisan bill doesn’t cost additional money.


FRIDAY ON THE LINKS

FRIDAY ON THE LINKS More professional golf results DEAN & DELUCA INVITATIONAL FORT WORTH,


Butler to show works by Bennett

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An art exhibition by Tony Bennett and Charles Reid will open at the


EQUAL TIME on TV? The viewership-boosting Trump dominates the media

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK During the height of the primary season, a sense


George Clinton coming to Stambaugh Auditorium

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will come to Stambaugh


Ohio lawmakers make it easier to resolve public-records complaints

The entire process could take about 45 days, and either party could appeal the outcome.


Ohio Senate OKs plan to clear YMHA tax liability

Legislators voted to lift a $1.9 million real-estate tax, penalty and interest burden from YMHA.


Bittersweet graduation for 179 East High seniors

The East graduates said they’re happy about the future, but they’ll miss their friends and teachers

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METRO DIGEST || New Waterford teen killed in crash

Teen killed in crash UNITY The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lisbon Post said alcohol and speed


Three arrested for obstruction in two separate incidents

By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Joseph Boyd of Youngstown was arraigned Friday in


Speaker: Chaney grads possess 'Youngstown advantage'

Dayshawn Mims talks with his grandmother, Theresa Mims, as she adjusts a flower on his graduation gown at Chaney's commencement ceremony Friday night. Many of the 42 grads plan to pursue STEM studies in college.

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GOLF

GOLF PGA-Colonial Friday At Colonial Country Club Fort Worth, Texas Purse: $6.7 million


Putting free speech out to pasture

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Hard experience teaches that biotech companies, chemical


faith Q&A

The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What is your bucket list for Christian believers? A. My suggested


“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse


vacation bible school

vacation bible school Sessions at Valley churches Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the


Indy 500’s 100th running set for Sunday

This centennial running has turned a special event into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Larson looking for first win at Charlotte

Kyle Larson believes he’s on the verge of kicking in the door and getting his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win.


Penguins, Sharks have speed to burn in Stanley Cup Final

It will be speed vs. speed in the Stanley Cup final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins.


Carry yourself in the way of the Lord

In the New American Standard Bible, the fourth chapter of Ephesians is titled “Unity of the


oddly enough

oddly enough ‘Full House’ property for sale if new family can swing $4M SAN FRANCISCO The San


years ago

years ago Today is Saturday, May 28, the 149th day of 2016. There are 217 days left in the year.


2015 FINAL STANDINGS

2015 FINAL STANDINGS Astro Falcons 23-4 Creekside Fitness 23-4 Roth Brothers 17-10 Ohio


Just the way I like it

If this isn’t the weekend you get your lures wet, then there’s no helping you. The early promise


EMOTIONAL LIFT

By Erika I. Ritchie Orange County Register (TNS) MISSION VIEJO, Calif. Alvin Butcher put on


Sore wrist forces Nadal from French Open

For a decade, Rafael Nadal ruled Roland Garros the way no other man has dominated any Grand Slam site.


Pastor anniversary

Pastor anniversary YOUNGSTOWN A first anniversary celebration for Pastor Ed Arrington at


Orioles end skid against Indians

Chris Davis’ RBI double broke a seventh-inning tie.


Cavs finish off Raptors to reach Finals

LeBron James scored 33 points and Kevin Love had 20 points and 12 rebounds.


SPORTS digest

Muransky Bass Classic scheduled for June 4 The 17th annual Muransky Companies Bass Classic, hosted


Cene Park to host 28 Class B teams across three flights

The Class B season gets under way today with 10 teams in its 18-U division ready to kick-off play at Bob Cene Park.


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Youngstown Class B League — will host a college-pro scout showcase for high


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate’s second round in the Dean


Bucs knock around Texas lefty Hamels

Jonathon Niese outpitched Cole Hamels with six strong innings.


MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule

Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,


GM recalls 2.2M cars in China

Associated Press BEIJING General Motors Co.’s main Chinese joint venture is recalling 2.2


BUSINESS DIGEST || Downtown Youngstown Partnership starts up

Youngstown group starts up YOUNGSTOWN The Downtown Youngstown Partnership is a community-based


MEMORIAL DAY | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Trap shooting

Trap shooting The Portage Summit Field and Stream Club, 8504 state Route 224, Deerfield Township,


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Anthony and Bianca Ross, Youngstown, boy, May 26. Dawn


Time to raise tobacco tax?

Opinion: Parkersburg [W.Va.] News and Sentinel: Lawmakers in Charleston are working to hash out a state


I’m often asked why I love birds. The answer is simple: They please my eyes, ears and brain.

I’m often asked why I love birds. The answer is simple: They please my eyes, ears and brain. Even


Schools concerned over lead risk could get financial help from state

Associated Press COLUMBUS A new grant program that would provide $12 million to replace lead-


Obama visits Hiroshima, pushes nuclear agenda

Associated Press HIROSHIMA, Japan With an unflinching look back at a painful history, President


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Judge orders Depp to stay away from his estranged wife LOS ANGELES A judge ordered


8 automakers recalling more than 12M vehicles

Associated Press DETROIT Eight automakers are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in the


At least 1 dead, 3 missing in Texas flooding

Associated Press BRENHAM, Texas At least one person has died in Texas and three are missing


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


St. E’s behavioral health clinic is Tuesday

The BHI Outpatient Clinic is on the seventh floor of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital


Economy showing signs of life after slow start

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is showing signs of more life after a less-than-


NC police department won’t send officers to RNC, citing concerns

Associated Press CLEVELAND A North Carolina police department has rescinded its offer to send 50


WWII-era plane crashes in Hudson River; body found

WWII-era plane crashes in Hudson River; body found NEW YORK A small World War II vintage plane


Bridge collapse survivor linked to IS

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Mohamed Roble was weeks shy of his 11th birthday when the school


Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Paul Manafort, adviser to


Iraqis prepare for long fight

Associated Press BAGHDAD Five days into an Iraqi military operation to push Islamic State


State grants variance request for Cincinnati abortion clinic

Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cincinnati abortion clinic can legally continue operating despite


WHO urged to move or postpone Olympics

Associated Press LONDON Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider


New details on killings of relatives in Piketon

Associated Press PIKETON Death certificates have been filed that indicate seven of the eight


New contract reached for West Branch teachers

New West Branch teachers’ contract runs through June 2018


Ohioan witnessed horrors of HolocaustSFlb

Opinion: COLUMBUS If anybody ever tries to tell you that the Holocaust didn’t happen – that the systematic


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, 5:30 p.m.: King Cool will headline


Sgt. Bergdahl may get Trump-ed

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service What seemed impossible only a few months ago now seems at


Shows returning – and some that are not

You have questions. I have some answers. Q. Do you know if the TV series “Legends” with Sean Bean


‘Never Hillary’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s best ally in winning over skeptical Republicans is


Much more work remains to protect drinking water

Editorial: The Ohio General Assembly acted responsibly and speedily this week in unanimously adopting


Air travelers get break from long security lines

Associated Press ATLANTA Travelers who were dreading long airport security lines ahead of the


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