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YSU students teach Boardman campers archaeology basics
Boardman Park campers dig for “artifacts” during archaeology lesson
UPDATE | Boardman police name those arrested in Wildwood Drive raid
The Vindicator has chronicled several drug raids at the house in recent several months.
Stories published June 23, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YSU students teach Boardman campers archaeology basics
Boardman Park campers dig for “artifacts” during archaeology lesson
YSU stars Zallow, Harden, both in California for Outdoor Championships
Harden finishes 12th in junior championships, Zallow to run Saturday
Depp's 'assassin' comments the latest in celebrity anger
Depp's 'assassin' comments the latest in celebrity anger
Ex-deputy in Ohio gets probation for threat-related charges
Ex-deputy in Ohio gets probation for threat-related charges
Tractor-trailer on its side at state Route 164 and Interstate 680
Tractor-trailer on its side at state Route 164 and Interstate 680
Bradley Yeager promoted to Campbell Memorial High School principal
Bradley Yeager promoted to Campbell Memorial High School principal
London council evacuates residents amid fire safety concerns
London council evacuates residents amid fire safety concerns
Airport, Allegiant team up to honor military members
Airport, Allegiant team up to honor military members
Police search car that might be connected to shooting
Police search car that might be connected to shooting
Facebook wants to nudge you into 'meaningful' groups
Facebook wants to nudge you into ‘meaningful’ groups
Ferguson attorney: Brown family settlement $1.5 million
Ferguson attorney: Brown family settlement $1.5 million
Kansas jury awards $218M to farmers in Syngenta GMO suit
Kansas jury awards $218M to farmers in Syngenta GMO suit
Accident reported involving military plane at Ohio air show
Accident reported involving military plane at Ohio air show
UPDATE | Boardman police name those arrested in Wildwood Drive raid
The Vindicator has chronicled several drug raids at the house in recent several months.
Man faces drunken-driving charges after arrest in Girard
Man faces drunken-driving charges after arrest in Girard
University of Missouri revokes Cosby's honorary degree
University of Missouri revokes Cosby's honorary degree
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Guilford Lake
Suzyn Schwebel Epstein named JCRC president
youngstown Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation elected a
Man pleads not guilty to leaving children home alone in dirty house
Man pleads not guilty to leaving children home alone in dirty house
Two jailed after police recover crack cocaine in traffic stops
Two jailed after police recover crack cocaine in traffic stops
Man jailed after firing shots in neighborhood dispute
Man jailed after firing shots in neighborhood dispute
2 Pennsylvania kids win National Marbles Tournament
2 Pennsylvania kids win National Marbles Tournament
After chase, city police arrest man with AK-47, handgun
After chase, city police arrest man with AK-47, handgun
Obituary of 15-year-old who killed self cites school bullies
Obituary of 15-year-old who killed self cites school bullies
North Korea says it’s ’biggest victim’ in US student’s death
North Korea says it’s ’biggest victim’ in US student’s death
UK authorities charge Welsh man in mosque attack with murder
UK authorities charge Welsh man in mosque attack with murder
Jurors set to return for 5th day in police shooting retrial
Jurors set to return for 5th day in police shooting retrial
The Latest: Forecasters counting tornadoes in Alabama
The Latest: Forecasters counting tornadoes in Alabama
UPDATE | Gas station reopens after child's toy mistaken for bomb
Bomb squad on the scene of suspicious package in Austintown
One Youngstown year down for CEO Mohip
CEO Krish Mohip said he is coming back for another year with the same, if not more, drive
Cruze ranks among top GM models in study of new vehicles
GM wins four vehicle awards in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 9, Twins 0 MINNEAPOLIS Jose Abreu and Todd Frazier each hit two-run
‘Book of Henry’ loses sight of its own plot
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer When film students in the future search for terrible
Bond at $1 million set in murder of Warren man; friend says suspect has ‘a good heart’
Bond at $1 million set in murder of Warren man; friend says suspect has ‘a good heart’
Heavy law enforcement presence planned for Supernats event
Boardman and Canfield police, OSHP and sheriff’s deputies to monitor traffic
Summer food service program, day camp, keep children occupied while school is out
USDA program provides free breakfast and lunch to children at Austintown Elementary School
NBA teams go young with one-and-dones
Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and the future of the NBA arrived Thursday night.
‘STAR WARS’ film Howard takes helm of spinoff
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Ron Howard is taking command of the Han Solo “Star Wars”
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ dispute is latest example of reality TV shows ... Getting too real
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Modern reality television has been misbehaving
Leanne Binder cabaret show
Valley singer-songwriter Leanne Binder will present an intimate evening of music ranging from rock
Moldovan, Kehoe take AJGA titles
Maxwell Moldovan had a crowd to please and he delivered.
Kids go football camping with Bo, Tressel
More than 100 kids ages 4-13 participated in day one of this year’s Cardinal Mooney Camp of Champions held at Cardinal Mooney High School.
Senate health care bill would worsen opioid crisis, lawmakers say
Rep. Tim Ryan says bill will “unleash destruction”
Devils on the clock with top pick in NHL draft
The NHL stage belongs to Ray Shero and the New Jersey Devils. Then it goes right back to George McPhee and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jessica Stacy to marry Mr. Rolla in summer rite
Parents of the future bride and groom are announcing the engagement of Jessica Stacy of Austintown
Parents and staff celebrate fourth-graders
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The fourth-grade class from Dobbins Elementary
Country music star Chris Young added to the grandstand entertainment at the Canfield Fair
Grammy-nominated country artist Chris Young will headline a show at the 2017 Canfield Fair on Sept.
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy is accepting more applications
This is the last call for incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students. Valley STEM + ME 2 Academy has a
Austintown Community Briefs
Audition dates for “Fences” Auditions will take place for casting the critically acclaimed and
Poland Community Briefs
Trustees approve interim library director; committee hires search firm At a regular meeting on
Area Scouters receive council’s highest award
Four area Scouters from Mahoning and Trumbull Counties have earned the highest award a Boy Scout
Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing to be on July 15
The twelfth annual Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing, sponsored by Magilla’s Sports Bar and Grill,
Club created over love of classic cars
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club is an club that
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy accepts more applications for 2017-2018 school year
This is the last call for incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students. Valley STEM + ME 2 Academy has a
Autism Society offers Camp FRIEND Family Week
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announced a new program this year that helps families
Autism Society announces Camp FRIEND Family Week
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announced a new program this year that helps families
Autism Society announces Camp FRIEND Family Week June 26-30
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announced a new program this year that helps families
School year ends with fun at A.C.C. Preschool
The Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center closed out the school year with several
Canfield Fair adds country star Chris Young to the grandstand entertainment
Grammy-nominated country artist Chris Young will headline a show at the 2017 Canfield Fair on Sept.
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy accepting more applications
This is the last call for incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students. Valley STEM + ME 2 Academy has a
Community celebrates Akron Children’s Beeghly opening
Akron Children’s Hospital hosted a special event for the community to celebrate the opening of their Beeghly campus on June 19.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Students inducted into the National Italian Honor Society
On May 12, the Maria Montessori chapter of the Societ Onoraria Italica, the National Italian Honor
Till Open Golf Scramble set for July 1
The sixth annual Fourth of July Till Open Golf Scramble will take place at Mill Creek Metroparks North Course on July 1.
Autism Society presents Camp FRIEND Family Week
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announced a new program this year that helps families
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Magical day spreads awareness
The Austintown community came together on June 3 to spread cancer awareness during the annual Relay for Life at Austintown Elementary School.
Mothers and daughters celebrate with food and fashion
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Moms and daughters wore their best outfits to the
Canfield Fair adds country music star to the grandstand entertainment
Grammy-nominated country artist Chris Young will headline a show at the 2017 Canfield Fair on Sept.
Mr. and Mrs. Fronzaglio will mark 50 years
Lou and Lois J. Fronzaglio of Austintown, formerly of Lordstown and Mineral Ridge, will celebrate 50
STEAM stations encourage interactive learning
Children spent the afternoon engaging in interacting, hands-on learning stations at the Poland library on June 15.
Canfield’s 4th of July tradition continues this year
The Canfield 4th of July Committee recently announced that this year’s celebration continues the
Austintown Lions host 22nd 5-K run
The weather was great on May 13 at Austintown Township Park as the Austintown Lions Club hosted its
Canfield Fair adds country music star Chris Young to the grandstand entertainment
Grammy-nominated country artist Chris Young will headline a show at the 2017 Canfield Fair on Sept.
Students become elementary school graduates
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fourth-grade students walked across the stage at
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy accepting more applications for 2017-2018 school year
This is the last call for incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students. Valley STEM + ME 2 Academy has a
Canfield 4th of July Committee announces 2017 grand marshal
Each year, the Canfield 4th of July Committee chooses a local resident to serve as the Grand Marshal
Wins energize the GOP
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Congratulations to the two newest members of the House,
notices
notices BASEBALL Lisbon Baseball/Softball Association — will sponsor all-star tournaments for
Expect robust gains from health study of the Valley
Editorial: It has never been any dirty little secret that the collective health of the Mahoning Valley ranks
Cavaliers, Billups remain in limbo
Unable to pull off a trade or move into the first round of the NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t add any significant player Thursday or fill a major hole in their front office.
Man indicted for Market Street murder
Five indicted in two separate cases for smuggling drugs into OSP
Stock indexes hold steady as oil’s dismal week eases
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stock indexes held steady Thursday after the price of oil halted
Chrystin Ritter, Jonathan Rickert are engaged
Chrys and Bill Ritter of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Chrystin, to
Open interviews
Open interviews HOWLAND Shepherd of the Valley will host open interviews for nurses and nurse
Autism Society announces Camp FRIEND Family Week
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley recently announced a new program this year that helps families
California beehive heists lead to felony charges
Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. Two California men have been charged with a string of felony
No tapes after all: Trump says he didn’t record Comey talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Thursday he never made and doesn’t
Births
Births St. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Tina Decker and Shane Hirschfelt, Leavittsburg, boy, June 20.
Applications for jobless aid tick up
Associated Press WASHINGTON Slightly more people sought US unemployment benefits last week, but
Trump defers action on Dreamers
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View In April, President Trump said that Deferred Action for
If You Go
If You Go The Hot Rod Supernationals are tonight, Saturday and Sunday at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
washington Senate GOP unveils health care overhaul, but not all are aboard
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans launched their plan for shriveling Barack Obama’s
Charged with soliciting
Charged with soliciting AUSTINTOWN The latest undercover sting operation by township police
Americans and guns
Associated Press ATLANTA Americans have long had a complex relationship with guns. Now, a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown,
Qatar Airways seeks stake in American
Associated Press DALLAS State-owned Qatar Airways is attempting to buy 10 percent of American
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hot Rod Super Nationals, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Thousands of muscle
Pelosi defends leadership following special election loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi defended her leadership Thursday in the
How the Senate health bill compares to House’s, ACA
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate Republican health care bill would guarantee immediate
Iraqis: IS blew up mosque in ‘formal declaration of defeat’
Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq With their control of Mosul slipping away, Islamic State militants
Drive-by shooting
Drive-by shooting WARREN A 30-year-old city man suffered two gunshot wounds to the lower part of
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, CONN. Jordan Spieth didn’t take long to figure out TPC River
Amy Dravecky, Steven Armour are engaged
Amy Dravecky of Cuyahoga Falls and Steven Armour of Parma, Ohio, are engaged and plan to be married
Trump publicly doubting that Russia meddled in election
Trump publicly doubting that Russia meddled in election WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
Best-selling author kicks off book tour in Valley
Adriana Trigiani calls Youngstown her second home By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com POLAND
SPORTS digest
2 modified races set at Sharon Speedway Hartford A HTMA/Precise Racing RUSH Sportsman Modifieds
Be wise, immunize your children
Opinion: By Debra Stoner The Vindicator A healthy student is a better student. Healthy students have
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK shot 1-over par 71 in the first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC
Canfield Community Briefs
The Ursuline Center offers women’s series on spiritual journaling Ursuline Sister of Youngstown
Rosalie Nolfi, Nicholas Benson set wedding date
The parents of Rosalie Nolfi and Nicholas Benson, both of Canfield, are announcing the couple’s
Club created over love of classic cars
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club is an club that
Cara Cupler, Kam Henley will wed in July
Cara Cupler and Kam Henley, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning a summer wedding. The open
Boardman Community Briefs
Trustees approve interim library director; committee hires search firm At a regular meeting on