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Warren forum looks at suicide prevention
Hosting the two-hour faith-based panel discussion was Vienna-based Teen Straight Talk, a 28-year-old Christian-oriented organization dedicated to equipping young people with spiritual values and morals.
1Q casino tax revenue declines slightly
First-quarter casino tax revenues for Ohio’s counties and major cities, including Youngstown, have declined slightly from last year’s peak, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Hubbard looks to downsize city jail
City officials are planning to scale back the Hubbard jail in the wake of compliance issues highlighted during a state inspection.
BOOKS DIGEST| Historical society will host local author
Historical society will host local author NILES The Niles Historical Society will host Larry
UP FOR ADOPTION
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Tyson Info:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place event will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St.,
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant in
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon Monday at Eat ‘n’ Park in
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 6 p.m. at Caffe Capri, 8000 Market St., Boardman, for its
Spring luncheon will be at Upton House
Spring luncheon will be at Upton House WARREN The Harriet Taylor Upton Association will sponsor
Beatitude House awards scholarship, names new director
Sarah Ludwick receives scholarship, and Gina Pastella becomes executive director
TOP ARAB CITIZEN: Dr. Rashid Abdu achieves national acclaim
A part of his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Yemen involved a Brookfield couple he considers benefactors, foster parents and role models.
Fitch boys track team feeling optimistic
Fitch’s boys handily won the event on their home track with an impressive 100 points.
Girard man one of few certified beer experts in US
After a nine-hour exam, James Sforza of Girard handed in 25 pages of written work to a panel of test administrators, the culmination of six months of study and years of experience.
Patton’s death a surprise to former teammates
Former Campbell, YSU running back tied Tuesday at age 45
YSU nears a sweep in Horizon League track and field championships
The YSU women lead Oakland 103.5-64 while the YSU men lead Oakland 111-70.
Twenty years later, mom still seeks answers in murder of son
She is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in her son’s slaying.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers’ Thompson to speak at Curbstone
Mahoning Valley Scrappers assistant general manager Matt Thompson will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at The Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township.
YSU grads eager to embark on their careers
The keynote speaker told the graduates the wide range of opportunities afforded them at YSU will serve them well in their future endeavors. He also urged the graduates to hold fast to their Mahoning Valley roots.
Canfield Derby Day party raises funds for horse park
Guests enjoyed traditional mint juleps and fancy Derby-style hats.
Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby
Always Dreaming splashed through the slop for a victory, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and rider John Velazquez their second victories in the race but their first together.
Struthers singer CC Cannon releases ‘It’s Too Late’ New name, new song
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The first single from CC Cannon is titled “It’s Too Late,”
Shunned by country radio, Nashville artists rebel Outlaw women
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. As a member of the country trio Pistol
Annual walk raises awareness of multiple sclerosis
Nikki Villella enjoys her job as a crisis counselor, spending time with family and living a normal life in nearly all respects – all of which make it difficult to believe she was diagnosed a few years ago with multiple sclerosis.
Readers say Salvatore’s is one of the best
The owners of the Italian restaurant are all from a little seaside village west of Naples.
METRO DIGEST || Postal carriers’ food drive is Saturday
Postal food drive The National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 385, announces its
Secretary of State Husted launches run for governor
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has launched
OD: Crime, public health issue, or both?
The ACLU is currently battling one Ohio city over charging overdose victims. It happens here too.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Marketing strategy YOUNGSTOWN PALO Creative has been selected by The Hope Foundation of the
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 75 — three over
Some pastors praise Trump order, while others worry over integrity
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS President Donald Trump’s order to ease limits on political activity
LoCAL GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
bedford trails golf course Mahoning Valley Golf League — Low gross: Bob Price 39, Larry Miner 39,
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 7
Today is Sunday, May 7, the 127th day of 2017. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Wildfire in Georgia forces evacuations
Wildfire in Georgia forces evacuations folkston, ga. Seventy-nine people in St. George in
Ninth-inning homers lift Tribe against Royals
Cleveland slugger Carlos Santana was 0 for 14 with seven strikeouts against Kansas City closer Kelvin Herrera. That abruptly ended with one swing
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
Kelly Ripa gets permanent co-host
Q. When are they going to name a co-host for Kelly Ripa? I am tired of the guest hosts. A. I hope
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf results
WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP WILMINGTON, N.C. Patrick Reed birdied his final two holes for a
Miller Lite GREATEST GOLFER SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 Qualifiers
MAY 26 — Help Hotline Scramble at Knoll Run Golf Course. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $75. Contact: Todd
Woman arrested after Facebook threats made
Associated Press CANTON Authorities say an Ohio woman was arrested after multiple rants were
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles and outings
MAY 13 — Fitch Football Golf Outing at Pine Lakes Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m Cost is $75
Government scandals worse than those in corporate world
Opinion: By Omar Al-Ubaydli The Philadelphia Inquirer Recent U.S. presidential administrations are
PREPS at A GLANCE
PREPS at A GLANCE SFlbtrack and field boys optimist invitational Team Scores — Austintown
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Stanley Cup Playoffs Saturday’s other semifinal Senators 5, Rangers 4, OT OTTAWA, ONTARIO
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Denny Staub of Boardman aced the 172-yard No. 12 at Pine Lakes.
Saturday’s other MLB Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates 2, Brewers 1 PITTSBURGH Josh Harrison singled home Gift Ngoepe with
Amusement parks add metal detectors
Amusement parks add metal detectors SANDUSKY Amusement park visitors to the “Roller Coaster
ROSEMOND: UAS kids won’t grow up to be good USA citizens
You seem to believe that your job is to create happiness for your kids and minimize, if not eliminate, anything that might cause them the least iota of discomfort. That is NOT your job. Your job is to prepare emotionally-sturdy, self-responsible, respectful future citizens. The proper goal of raising a child in America is to make America a better place.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
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Americans hang up on landlines
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Deborah Braswell, a university administrator
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is the ... Hottest ticket in town
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor The hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., right now? It’s for
For the Week of Sunday, May 7, 2017
Patricia Gracian to Veritas Ft. Pierce LLC, Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, $11,000. Hood Maintenance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Artists of the Mahoning Commons open studio and sale, noon to 5
Travel scams and how to avoid them
Consumers should educate themselves on how to deal By Holly Johnson TravelPulse (TNS) Just
German figurines depict where babies come from
Where do babies come from? Explaining this to a child has required many imaginative explanations.
Nigeria: 82 girls freed in Boko Haram exchange
Associated Press MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA Eighty-two Chibok schoolgirls seized three years ago by Boko
Loretta Lynn still hospitalized after stroke
Loretta Lynn still hospitalized after stroke NASHVILLE, TENN. Country music legend Loretta Lynn
French cybersecurity agency will probe hacking attack
Associated Press PARIS France’s election campaign commission said Saturday “a significant amount
Crumbling roads bring higher taxes, fees
Associated Press Tennessee will soon tax motorists more to fill their tanks. So will California,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Youngstown Pipe and Steel LLC v. Boardman Steel Inc.,
Trump spews garbage; sadly, some of it sticks
Opinion: Trump spews garbage; sadly, some of it sticks After the November election, polls were taken on
Black women move to forefront in the fight for racial equality
Associated Press Bree Newsome snatched down a Confederate flag at the South Carolina Statehouse.
Experts: Convicting ex-officer in teen’s death will be tough
Associated Press HOUSTON Authorities who have charged a white suburban Dallas police officer
Health bill jeopardizes GOP monopoly in DC, Dems say
Associated Press ATLANTA Democrats are convinced that the GOP health care repeal, still awaiting
Genesis of charter school amendment is a mystery
Associated Press COLUMBUS A mysterious provision added to the state budget bill as passed by the
KINDERGARTEN Registrations
Local school districts having kindergarten registrations for the upcoming school year: Girard: St.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
MAY SATURDAY — Second annual Run for Life 5K run/Walk at the Warren Relay for Life. Race Begins at
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Awards for educators John Tullio, director of curriculum and instruction for
YSU graduates are riding high
Opinion: There are many methods that we in higher education use to calculate the success of our institutions
YSU roundup
SOFTBALL Penguins win 10th straight league game Detroit The Youngstown State softball team
Seven strategies to get all-day energy
No one is immune to the occasional bout of low energy and weariness. But timed right, small changes
Warren police have earned Justice Department laurels
Editorial: At a time when other police departments across the nation are facing the turmoil that comes when
Blacks unfair to Betras
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras is being verbally whacked like a pinata by
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