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Struthers Fallen Soldiers Memorial dedicated Monday
There are 74 names on the memorial of city residents who died in service to our country in four wars and peacetime operations
Stories published May 31, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ohio's top court considers new trial for Mahoning Valley man
Ohio's top court considers new trial for Mahoning Valley man
Canfield third-graders learn about the need for math in drag racing
Canfield third-graders learn about the need for math in drag racing
University of Akron president steps down after rough 2 years
University of Akron president steps down after rough 2 years
Ohio seeks stay in complying with judge on early voting
Ohio seeks stay in complying with judge on early voting
Search for time capsule at Boardman elementary school comes up empty again
Search for time capsule at Boardman elementary school comes up empty again
Man who had sex with dog says he has newfound faith
Man who had sex with dog says he has newfound faith
Additional $100K sought for Youngstown garbage program
Additional $100K sought for Youngstown garbage program
Youngstown to unveil 1st 2 splash pads at parks Wednesday
Youngstown to unveil 1st 2 splash pads at parks Wednesday
Father who had daughter marry her rapist sentenced to jail
Father who had daughter marry her rapist sentenced to jail
Ex-Oklahoma reserve deputy sentenced to 4 years in killing
Ex-Oklahoma reserve deputy sentenced to 4 years in killing
Boardman High School jazz concert is Friday at the high school
Boardman High School jazz concert is Friday at the high school
Swollen river feeds flooding near Houston as residents flee
Swollen river feeds flooding near Houston as residents flee
MYCAP has info sessions this week of employment skills and training program
MYCAP has info sessions this week of employment skills and training program
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in condemned killer’s DNA appeal
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in condemned killer’s DNA appeal
UPDATE | Laura Meeks steps down from academic commission
UPDATE | Laura Meeks steps down from academic commission
Man gets 55 years for attempted murder in arson #selfie case
Man gets 55 years for attempted murder in arson selfie case
Florida man runs over motorcycle during road-rage incident
Florida man runs over motorcycle during road-rage incident
The Latest: Police to probe circumstances of gorilla’s death
The Latest: Police to probe circumstances of gorilla’s death
Senate probe finds systemic failure at Wisconsin VA facility
Senate probe finds systemic failure at Wisconsin VA facility
Gym at former St. Edward School damaged by vandals
Gym at former St. Edward School damaged by vandals
Salem woman faces drug charges after bathroom arrest
Salem woman faces drug charges after bathroom arrest
Man faces charges after being accused of striking woman
Man faces charges after striking woman with jar
Pair of Trumbull County motorcycle accidents investigated
Pair of Trumbull County motorcycle accidents investigated
Tony nominee Daveed Diggs enjoys a whole new world
The Ivy League-educated rapper and actor from California has earned a Tony Award nomination for his work in “Hamilton.”
Memorial Day speaker dies
An American Legion Post commander died Monday at Austintown’s Memorial Day observance
From training to rescues, couple remembers decades with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Hubbard couple retires from U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Lake Erie.
Veteran stresses meaning of holiday
American Legion post honors U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Terell Jones and two others for length of military service
J-M schools earn state Momentum Awards
Both Jackson-Milton schools were recognized for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year
Struthers Fallen Soldiers Memorial dedicated Monday
There are 74 names on the memorial of city residents who died in service to our country in four wars and peacetime operations
Iraqi forces push into Fallujah, expect fierce battle
Associated Press CAMP TARIQ, Iraq Elite Iraqi special forces began their push Monday into
Bonino’s goal lifts Penguins in Game 1
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly 40,000 striking Verizon employees will return to work Wednesday
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oddly enough A pup named Potato? 15 were registered in NYC last year NEW YORK Bella and Max
STRUTHERS Honoring the fallen Seventy-four military personnel from Struthers who served in four wars as well as during peacetime operations were remembered and honored during Monday morning’s
WORLD WAR I Joseph Byers, Army James Dicicco, Army Fred Groner, Army Earl L. Higley, Army
Who’s to blame for Iraqis’ plight? A novel points the finger at elites
Opinion: A prominent Arab intellectual has written an important book in English and in Arabic that asks his
Hickman, Malmfeldt win Memorial Mile
Samantha Malmfeldt finished fourth overall and first among women’s competitors (4:42).
Interstate 80 on ramp closes Wednesday
An Interstate 80 on ramp and a Mahoning River bridge will close Wednesday.
On area diamonds | Area baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T Pony Classic RT Vernal 11, New Middletown Lions Club 8 Firebirds Grill 12,
Plane lands on Mississippi highway
Associated Press PASCAGOULA, Miss. The pilot of a single-engine airplane made an emergency
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brittany King and Justin Wise, Youngstown, boy, May 29.
Living-history museum gets makeover
Associated Press COLUMBUS The living-history museum in Ohio’s capital that previously showed
South Korea: North’s launch likely failed
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A North Korean missile launch likely failed today, according
Air Force museum plans special activities for its new building
Associated Press DAYTON A ribbon-cutting June 8 is among special activities scheduled around the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, work-study meeting, 9 a.m., town hall, 3711
Email report can hurt Clinton
Opinion: Donald Trump isn’t the only presidential candidate with credibility problems. The State Department’s
Diabetes workshop
Diabetes workshop BOARDMAN The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, a no-cost interactive
Entertainment briefs
Top Hat Productions will have a Princess Tea at 2 p.m. June 11 and June 12; The Summer Festival of the Arts on the campus of Youngstown State University and surrounding area will take place July 9-10
Few airport headaches noted on holiday
Associated Press MIAMI Travelers who had braced for long lines and long waits were instead
Urban farm in SW Ohio offers hope for food deserts
By STEVE BENNISH Dayton Daily News DAYTON An abandoned factory in an East Dayton neighborhood
Medicare meddling could prove devastating
By Ana Fadich, MPH, CHES Special to The Vindicator If statistics are any guide, the war against
Feds must rethink funding for Ohio’s charter schools
Editorial: The latest revelations about Ohio’s controversy-ridden charter-school industry come as no surprise.
Goodbye, empty nest: Millennials staying longer with parents
Goodbye, empty nest: Millennials staying longer with parents
The focus is on the health and wellness of at-risk children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
The focus is on the health and wellness of at-risk children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
Zoo chief defends killing of Harambe
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Zoo’s director is defending the decision to kill a
Prison guard critically injured when mailed package explodes
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. A corrections officer who opened a package left by his mailbox
Late-night meeting in New York changed Cavs’ season
In the hours after a disappointing 104-95 loss to Brooklyn on March 25, the Cavs gathered in their Manhattan hotel and cleared the air.
Poll: Clinton edges Trump in Rust Belt
Bloomberg News (TNS) CHICAGO Donald Trump trails Hillary Clinton by 7 percentage points among
Japan economy weak but improved
Japan economy weak but improved TOKYO Japan’s factory output fell 3.5 percent in April from the
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years ago Today is Tuesday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2016. There are 214 days left in the year.
Florida top seed in NCAA tourney
Florida will have to break the curse of the No. 1 seed to win its first national championship in baseball.
Cardinal Mooney pitcher Johnnie Mikos triumphs over life-changing disease
The sudden onset of a severe form of alopecia did not break Johnnie Mikos.
Arrested at checkpoint
Arrested at checkpoint SHARON, PA. Pennsylvania State and Sharon police and Mercer County
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