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V24: SUMMER FUN - Area concerts, events and more
Guide to summer fun in the Valley.
I-80 upgrades frustrating Valley drivers
Closures force drivers at the interchange of state Route 711 and Interstate 80 to take detours. The Ohio Department of Transportation is widening I-80, causing ...
Stories published May 18, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Media titan Roger Ailes remembered by former classmates in Warren schools
Warren-born television pioneer Roger Eugene Ailes, the founder of Fox News who died Thursday, is remembered as someone who absorbed life in the heartland and created programs to appeal to those values.
New Rescue Mission site gets blessing today in advance of ground-breaking
Now that a ground-blessing has taken place, Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley officials are looking forward to a groundbreaking.
Austintown residents, officials bringing life to old school property
Local community members and township officials are working together to bring life to the former Woodside Elementary School property on Elmwood Avenue.
20 students from 15 Mahoning Valley schools earn DeBartolo scholarships
Twenty graduating seniors from local high schools were awarded a total of $125,000 in scholarships during a ceremony hosted by the Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
2 independent candidates for Poland council disqualified after casting party-affiliated ballots
The candidacy of two people vying for seats on village council in the November general election is now in question.
CDC at mall to interview Mahoning County residents for national health survey
A national health survey that forms the scientific basis for public health policy is setting up shop in a cluster of four trailers at Southern Park Mall.
ATHENA AWARD | Patricia Sweeney is 2017 Athena Award winner
Patricia Sweeney is 2017 Athena Award winner
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Police say Dayton mother arrested after 2 children shot in the head
Police say Dayton mother arrested after 2 children shot in the head
Early heat wave breaking records in Northeast US cities
Early heat wave breaking records in Northeast US cities
Trump claims witch hunt, says he's most hounded leader ever
Trump claims witch hunt, says he's most hounded leader ever
Toronto CF Kevin Pillar suspended 2 games for anti-gay slur
Toronto CF Kevin Pillar suspended 2 games for anti-gay slur
ATHENA AWARD | 25th annual dinner gets underway in Boardman
ATHENA AWARD | 25th annual dinner gets underway in Boardman
CDC trailers at Southern Park Mall to begin national health survey
CDC trailers at Southern Park Mall to begin national health survey
City police catch 3 of 4 who fled from traffic stop
City police catch 3 of 4 who fled from traffic stop
Friends, family visit Potential Development Schools art show
Potential Development provides a charter school for children on the autism spectrum, with 160 students from preschool to high school enrolled in buildings in Youngstown and Howland.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 23
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Steve Forbes, area police chiefs on Vindy Talk Radio on Friday
Steve Forbes, area police chiefs on Vindy Talk Radio on Friday
Ohio man charged with aggravated murder after wife’s body found
Ohio man charged with aggravated murder after wife’s body found
House speaker promises tax overhaul this year despite chaos
House speaker promises tax overhaul this year despite chaos
Stadium for Rams, Chargers delayed; won’t open until 2020
Stadium for Rams, Chargers delayed; won’t open until 2020
More advocates sue EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae problem
More advocates sue EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae problem
Cops: Pa. dad locked toddler in cage, left day-old baby alone
Cops: Pa. dad locked toddler in cage, left day-old baby alone
Car plows into Times Square crowd; 1 dead, about 20 hurt
Car plows into Times Square crowd; 1 dead, about 20 hurt
Suburban Ohio teacher on leave over Snapchat complaint about prom expenses
Suburban Ohio teacher on leave over Snapchat complaint about prom expenses
Commissioners OK sewer construction on Pineview Drive in Austintown
Commissioners OK sewer construction on Pineview Drive in Austintown
Officials to bless new Rescue Mission site at at Erie Street and Delason Avenue
Officials to bless new Rescue Mission site at at Erie Street and Delason Avenue
Roger Ailes, Warren native and former FOX CEO, dead
Roger Ailes, Warren native and former FOX CEO, dead
Police suspect man did drugs in the back of cruiser following crash
Police suspect man did drugs in the back of cruiser following crash
YWCA 112th annual meeting
YWCA 112th annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN YWCA of Youngstown, 25 Rayen Ave., will host its 112th
James unstoppable as Cavaliers take Game 1
LeBron James embarrassed every defender Boston threw at him and the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up where they left off following a long layoff, rolling to a 117-104 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Valley first responders consider extra safety measures for dealing with drugs
Escalating opioid crisis poses danger for first responders
Husted, a Republican candidate for governor, praised Trump for job performance
‘He’s done a lot of good things,’ Husted said of the president
Strange play leads Crestview over Mooney
The Rebels scored eight runs in the top of the seventh for a 10-3 win.
Youngstown council OK'd contracts for major street improvement projects
The work includes improvements to Fifth Avenue and Front Street.
Cards ride early lead vs. Spartans for district title
A lot changed in three days, but the results stayed the same for the Canfield softball team.
WR Port Authority sues airline, seeking return of $361,714
Aerodynamics Inc. flew daily flights for a short time last summer to Chicago out of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Jackson-Milton, Western Reserve to meet in district final
The ITCL rivals will face off for a D-IV district title.
West Branch gets familiar foe for district title game
The stage is set for West Branch to claim a softball district title.
Kick it with Jones at rock fest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Jones For Revival will wrap up three straight days of
‘Alien’ with an android
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Ah, the siren song of John Denver. Who among us can resist it?
Woman gets probation for role in man’s death on Idora Avenue
The defendant tiold the judge she was threatened she would be killed if she didn't do what the killers asked.
TBS to launch 6 series, extends ‘Conan’ deal
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Turner says TBS has closed a new deal with
The Vic is game for ‘Clue’ musical
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players will present “Clue, the
Lindsay Renea dancers prepare annual concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Lindsay Renea Dance Theatre’s annual Celebrate Life performance and
EGCC trustees anticipate growth despite closing Warren campus
EGCC trustees anticipate growth despite closing Warren campus
20 East High students receive Kindle tablets for excellent performance
Omega Psi Phi, a black fraternity, provided the tablets.
Brother of Howland murder defendant says prosecution is waste of money
Mike Hamad, brother of Nasser Hamad, spoke outside of the courtroom Wednesday, saying the prosecution of his brother is a waste of taxpayer money.
Austintown schools hire new administrators, extend others’ contracts
Board member questions inconsistency
I-80 upgrades frustrating Valley drivers
Closures force drivers at the interchange of state Route 711 and Interstate 80 to take detours. The Ohio Department of Transportation is widening I-80, causing traffic snarls in the interim.
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Indians 4 CLEVELAND Corey Dickerson hit a three-run shot — his third
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, said: “An independent investigation is long
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, said: “An independent investigation is long overdue.
Man gets three years in prison for selling heroin
Charged with double shooting Friday on Detroit Avenue
METRO DIGEST || WRTA’s new website
WRTA’s new website YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Transit Authority has unveiled a newly designed
PREPS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL DIVISION IV Warren JFK 2, Maplewood 1 The Eagles won with just two hits as a team to
Covelli adds more Panera locations
The acquisition adds to Covelli’s more than 300 Panera Bread locations.
Motorcycle accident kills 1, injures 1
Motorcycle accident kills 1, injures 1 YOUNGSTOWN One passenger was killed and a second
Snakes are helpful to your home
Q. I am emailing you photos of a snake. I am worried whether it is poisonous and we need to be on
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Fontaeja Davis and Dwayne Thomas Jr., Youngstown, girl,
Business, leisure travelers ponder flying without laptops
Associated Press NEW YORK International air travelers might soon rediscover magazines,
When ground is frost-free and soil is crumbly, it’s time to plant SUMMER VEGGIES
By Barb Delisio OSU Ex master gardener volunteer Hopefully you’ve set all the right things in
Spring bulbs have bloomed, now what?
By Karen Santee OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We have enjoyed the flush of bright colors
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 18
Today is Thursday, May 18, the 138th day of 2017. There are 227 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Clear path to jobs and growth
Opinion: By Sean McGarvey, Jacqueline Hinman and Nicholas K. AKINS Tribune News Service Labor unions and
Ex-FBI chief spearheads new probe of RussiaSFlbSFlb
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was given sweeping power
US households owe a record amount
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. household debt reached a record high in the first three months
Always Dreaming, Classic Empire will be Preakness neigh-bors
The two best horses in the Preakness will be eyeball to eyeball coming out of the starting gate.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “South Pacific,” directed by Michael Cavalier. New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
Red Scare henchman a role model for the Russia-challenged presidentSFlb
Opinion: By Walter Shapiro CQ-Roll Call Even before the president ominously hinted at a secret White
Navy admiral pleads guilty in scandal, gets prison time
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The first U.S. Navy admiral convicted of a federal crime while on
Intel spat adds to Israeli concerns about Trump visit
Associated Press JERUSALEM When Donald Trump was elected president, Israeli nationalists
Ford to cut jobs as sales level off, stock price lags
Associated Press DETROIT Ford is getting leaner as it faces an onslaught of challenges, from
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Valley leadership program applications YOUNGSTOWN Applications for the Leadership Mahoning
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Skyler Monroe and Mark Soini, 8 p.m.
1977 rockers still sell tickets
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press HOLMDEL, N.J. It’s more than a feeling: Many of the rock ’n’
Birding the Sanctuary
Birding the Sanctuary When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. What: Enjoy an early morning bird walk at
Arrest made in theft of bee hives
Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. The bee industry is buzzing over the arrest of a man accused of
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Alien: Covenant (R) The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet,
Study: Few doctors discuss cancer costs with patients
Associated Press Most doctors did not discuss the cost of cancer treatment with patients, spent
Museum to exhibit downtown art proposals
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 15 projects submitted to a public art installation competition will
Laying siege to state governments
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords It’s easy to become mesmerized by The Donald Show in this year’s
Trump interviews four for FBI chief
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday interviewed four potential
Millennial Theater Company to premiere ‘Nothing or All’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Millennial Theater Company will present the premiere of its original
Bud’s Towing credited for woman’s survival
The Ohio State Highway Patrol found the rescue of a Chardon woman in a culvert in the median of state Route 11 last February so remarkable, it honored the driver and her rescuers.
North Korea’s Kim rejects olive branch from Trump
Editorial: “If it would be appropriate for me to meet with him, I would be honored to do it. If it’s under the,
Proposed state law would excuse breast-feeding moms from jury duty
Women who are breastfeeding babies could be excused from jury duty, under legislation being considered in the Ohio House.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
ROAD WORK
ROAD WORK By the numbers A $91.5 million project to replace bridges and widen Interstate 80
Man gets 19 years in prison for shootings of four police officers and dog
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for charges related
GOP sticking with Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s striking how many congressional Republicans are concerned about
SPORTS digest
Milena Lacatena signs with YSU softball YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball program has
SOUTHERN OHIO Brother of victim in unsolved massacre appears in court
Associated Press WAVERLY, OHIO The brother of one of the eight victims of an unsolved southern
60+ guns seized from home of killer of police chief, 2 women
Associated Press NEWARK, OHIO More than 60 guns were found in the home of a man who fatally shot
Too early to mulch?
Too early to mulch? Yes! Putting new mulch on will slow the warming of your soil and prevent it
Battery complaint dropped against Browns’ Brantley
Prosecutors dismissed the complaint, citing insufficient evidence.
Newly freed Chelsea Manning ‘figuring things out’
Newly freed Chelsea Manning ‘figuring things out’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning,
‘Princess Prudy’s Promise’
‘Princess Prudy’s Promise’ Giovanna Cestone of Canfield considers McFroggy’s request for a “wee
Washington turmoil rattles markets; stocks drop
Associated Press The growing political drama in Washington rattled Wall Street on Wednesday,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): On the Season 13 finale of “Grey’s
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): On the Season 13 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy,” the doctors’ lives are
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