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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former Campbell Mayor VanSuch dies at 76
Friends remember William J. VanSuch, former Campbell mayor, for his decades of public service. He died early Thursday at age 76.
May brought mixed news for GM Lordstown
May was a mixed month for news at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex.
3 Mahoning Dems to be removed from leadership for backing independent
Three Youngstown council members who back Sean McKinney, an independent mayoral candidate, will be removed early next week from Mahoning County Democratic Party’s executive committee because they don’t support Jamael Tito Brown, the party’s nominee.
Niles woman arrested in Austintown prostitution sting
Township police arrested another woman in a prostitution sting operation Wednesday.
Man who killed Newton Falls bicyclist gets 33 days, fine, suspension, community service
Saying there was “no evidence” that Donald S. Bryant was impaired when he hit a bicyclist on Holcomb Road in Newton Township Sept. 26, Judge Philip Vigorito sentenced Bryant to 33 days in Trumbull County Jail Thursday.
SMARTS becomes standalone community art school downtown Youngstown
After a four-year hiatus, the SMARTS program returned in a newly renovated downtown building.
Proposed state bill that could silence Mill Creek critics back on table
A legislative proposal that would impact park districts such as Mill Creek MetroParks is back under consideration by the Ohio House of Representatives.
Annual book sale and silent auction in East Palestine is Friday and Saturday
Annual book sale and silent auction in East Palestine is Friday and Saturday
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 29
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
President Trump mentions Youngstown in U.S. withdrawal from climate pact
President Trump mentions Youngstown in U.S. withdrawal from climate pact
UPDATE | Trump abandons climate pact; Obama rejects the move
White House informing allies Trump will abandon climate pact
Case continued for former Traficant aide charged with theft
Case continued for former Traficant aide charged with theft
Southington motorcyclist injured in Farmington Township accident
Southington motorcyclist injured in Farmington Township accident
Champion will play for state baseball championship
Champion baseball will play for state championship
UPDATE | Ohio’s lieutenant governor reveals sons’ opioid addictions
Ohio’s lieutenant governor reveals sons’ opiate addictions
Online game Words with Friends adds ’covfefe’ to its list
Online game Words with Friends adds ’covfefe’ to its list
Trump rejects moving Israel embassy to Jerusalem — for now
Trump rejects moving Israel embassy to Jerusalem — for now
UPDATE | Cruze up, GM down; Nissan, Ford report auto sales gains
Nissan, Ford report May US sales gains, GM down
Woman, 25, faces charges in Austintown prostitution sting
Woman, 25, faces charges in Austintown prostitution sting
Putin: Russian state has never been involved in hacking
Putin: Russian state has never been involved in hacking
Mahoning commissioners OK $2.6M treatment plant upgrade
Mahoning commissioners OK $2.6M treatment plant upgrade
Crews look for 2 workers after fatal blast at Wisconsin mill
Crews look for 2 workers after fatal blast at Wisconsin mill
You're Out !! - Mets fire mascot who gave fan the middle finger
New York’s funny-looking mascot flashed his “middle” finger at a fan during Wednesday night’s 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the team says the employee who did it won’t work in the costume again.
Wounded Philly councilman expected to return home soon
The Latest: Wounded councilman expected to return home soon
Bob Seger to kick off ’Runaway Train’ tour in August
Bob Seger to kick off ’Runaway Train’ tour in August
Gries anniversary correction
Gries anniversary correction YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gries were married June 3, 1967, at
Ultimate party host Joe Mineo LIVE NOW on vindy.com — 8-9 a.m.
Valley native Joe Mineo will be live on vindy.com radio from 8-9 am this morning.
Warren investigating another death involving head trauma of boy, 3
The Warren Police Department has another death to investigate involving a boy, 3, who suffered blunt-force trauma to the head.
NBA’s first three-match begins tonight
The Cavaliers and Warriors are meeting in the NBA Finals for the third straight year.
Warren man charged with kicking puppy to death
Maurice U. Brown, 23, faces a felony charge under a new state law.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Flashes back at state for first time since ’05
Champion looks to match softball By charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com NILES As Thin Lizzy
Boardman police investigating $200K theft from business
The Boardman company reported that an employee embezzled $200K.
SPORTS digest || Baker completes successful NCAA career
Abby Baker, a Canfield graduate, was one of two seniors who were part of the winningest class in Wittenberg University softball history.
Penguins take commanding 2-0 series lead over Predators
Jake Guentzel’s double powers Pens past Preds
MCCTC, Choffin to share students, services, save money
MCCTC and Choffin offer students at both centers more career-tech options.
Strand Project returns for second act in Struthers
IF YOU GO ÔøΩSHrSWhat: The Strand Project ÔøΩSHrSWhere: Selah restaurant’s cabaret room, 130 S.
Howland’s 221 graduates in Class of 2017 represent diversity ... Passion, compassion
The commencement ceremony was conducted at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren.
Akron Children’s unveils locally-created sculpture in new Beeghly campus building
New Akron Children’s building features 150 pieces of art from local students
Local Vindy Spelling Bee winner eliminated from national contest
Macey Stancato is eliminated after incorrectly spelling the word “neurasthenic”
Healthy Babies Block Party is Saturday on South Side
The event is from noon to 3 p.m. at the Youngstown Boys & Girls Club on Oak Hill Avenue3
Lifeguards needed so Northside pool can open
Local kids jump into the Northside Pool, causing quite a splash in this Vindicator file photo. On hot days, the pool can draw 300 swimmers, but six to seven lifeguards are needed to operate it for the season. Only one application has been received this year.
AUDITIONS
ACTORS “9 to 5,” The Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions are Sunday and
US pending home sales fell again in April
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans retreated from signing contracts to buy homes in April for
Police training stresses sensitivity
Opinion: By James Ragland The Dallas Morning News I’ve had some thoughtful conversations in recent weeks
Expert: Woods made mistake issuing statement
Associated Press DUBLIN, OHIO Another public embarrassment for Tiger Woods is shifting to the
Trump pledges $300M to fight famine in Africa
Editorial: Lost in the controversies that plagued President Donald J. Trump’s first trip abroad was the
Philly’s ‘Rocky’ statue closed 2 weeks
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Yo, tourists! The Rocky statue in Philadelphia is off-limits once
Clinton reveals liberal blind spots
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View Speaking at Wellesley College Friday, Hillary Clinton recalled
Diamondbacks beat Pirates in extra-inning marathon
Pittsburgh comes back twice, but can’t complete comeback
City gets $200K grant for vacant properties
City gets $200K grant for vacant properties YOUNGSTOWN The city will receive a $200,000 U.S.
Closed for roadwork
Closed for roadwork VIENNA Sodom Hutchings Road, approximately one mile south of King Graves
Death toll at 90 in suicide bombing in Afghan capital
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide attacker struck the fortified heart of the Afghan
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 17, Twins 6 MINNEAPOLIS George Springer reached base in all six plate
Analysts: Leaving climate deal likely wouldn’t add jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has declared that abandoning the Paris
WTG
Today Outdoor Music Guys Without Ties, 7 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Captain Underpants (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 11:20 a.m., 1:50, 6:30 Cinema
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners, 10:30 a.m., community engagement
This plant is a must for butterfly gardens Milkweed & monarchs
By Katie Kane Shipka Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Milkweed is a must for any butterfly
Review: ’Wonder Woman’ film and star live up to the name
The movie rises with powerful grace above the noise.
‘Feelin’ Groovy’ at Dutch Village
‘Feelin’ Groovy’ at Dutch Village “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of songs from the 1960s and 1970s,
Eliminating Canada thistle
Q. What is this plant? Bob from Lowellville A. Bob sent a great photo of the most dreaded weed
Touching the sun
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A NASA spacecraft will aim straight for the sun next year
NBA Finals, (ABC, 9 p.m.): Hoop dreams are on the line as the NBA Finals get under way. The
NBA Finals, (ABC, 9 p.m.): Hoop dreams are on the line as the NBA Finals get under way. The
Is it good, or bad?
Is it good, or bad? Our first instinct may be to squash a bug, but it may be a good insect that’s
Get creative with edible flowers and herbs
By Lucia Haddad OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Do you love the bright color of flowers, but
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Stocks slide further as banks and energy companies sink
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stock indexes edged lower for the second day in a row
Committee issues subpoenas; Comey OK’d to testify
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House intelligence committee said Wednesday it is issuing
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Family Tour Thursdays
Family Tour Thursdays When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: Every Thursday through the summer
Playhouse ends season with ‘Tuna’
IF YOU GO What: “Greater Tuna” Where: Youngstown Playhouse When: June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at
Pelley out as ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Scott Pelley is out as “CBS Evening News”
NIGHTLIFE
ÔøΩSHrSBarrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Teddy Pantelas Trio, 9 p.m.
NBC about ‘This is Us’ change: Never mind
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK NBC now says “never mind” to its bold scheduling
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 1
Today is Thursday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2017. There are 213 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Judges overstep bounds
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Donald Trump is unfit to be president, it is said, and, sure
Arrested, missing activists spark criticism of Trump
Associated Press SHANGHAI The arrest and disappearance of three labor activists investigating a
16-year-old girl accused of hacking driver to death
16-year-old girl accused of hacking driver to death LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. A 16-year-old girl
Still mourning dad, Johnson edges his way into Round 3
Associated Press PARIS Steve Johnson held everything in, all of it, until he simply could not
Trump to announce decision on Paris climate pact today
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump says he will announce his decision on whether
Carson to ramp up public profile
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ben Carson was one of the biggest names to join Donald Trump’s
Austintown man to plead guilty to three bank robberies
Suspect was captured shortly after Canfield bank robbery in February
ON AREA DIAMOND Wednesday’s Class B scores
16U DuraEdge 6 Landsharks 1 Jake Bowen had two hits and scored twice, Jorge Leedham had three
Trump sets Twitter abuzz with ‘covfefe’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Covfefe (cuv-fey-fey) noun: A sure sign that President Donald Trump
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Tabani Group buys Southland Crossings center BOARDMAN The Tabani Group, a Dallas-based full-
Boardman DQ owners retiring
Dean and Mary K. Paidas are no longer in the business of making the perfect curl atop ice cream cones and flipping Blizzards.
Browns Myles Garrett still on sidelinesSFlb
Cleveland won’t specify top pick’s injury Associated Press BEREA Myles Garrett wore a
They got their ‘wishh:’ pair arrested for prostitution
The man arranged to transport prostitutes for gas money or sex, police say
STATE TRACK AREA QUALIFIERS
DIVISION I AUSTINTOWN FITCH Lauren Dolak — 800 (2:12.29) Brent Fairbanks — discus (177-11)
The Memorial is a home game only by location for Day
Associated Press DUBLIN, OHIO The Memorial has all the trappings of a home event for Jason Day.
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