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Pence tells graduates to expect opposition and persevere
The Vice President addresses graduates at a small Pennsylvania college
Stories published May 21, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Could immigration boost Youngstown?
When Youngstown’s economy was booming, immigrants flooded the area.
Developmental disabilities board to continue transfers of services
The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities has voted to make the first transfer of one of its adult services facilities to another organization under a federal mandate; and more such transfers of facilities and functions will follow.
Vindicator wins 5 top AP awards
The Vindicator continued its tradition of excellence in journalism by winning five first-place awards today in the annual Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper competition.
'Alien: Covenant' edges 'Guardians of Galaxy' for top spot at weekend box office
Less than $1 million in revenue separated the two films
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
Drake, Beyonce, Chainsmokers win early Billboard awards today
The main portion of the awards show begins tonight and will be televised on ABC-TV
Once a 'problem child,' pit bull becomes Ohio's 1st K-9 officer of his kind
Leonard works full time for the Clay Township Police Department near Toledo
Trump vows to reach out to Muslim nations to stamp out extremism
His address today at an Arab-American summit in Saudi Arabia was a departure from his sometimes anti-Muslim rhetoric
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Caryl Kloss HONOREE Residence: Austintown Date of birth: May 4, 1927, in
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Garden Gate will meet at 1 p.m. at The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana. Hostess will
Grief Share program
Grief Share program LIBERTY Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 1
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Pence tells graduates to expect opposition and persevere
The Vice President addresses graduates at a small Pennsylvania college
Cioffi defeats Murphy on an extra hole to win Pine Lakes Golf Club qualifier
Brandon Cioffi, Britney Jonda and Jacob Sylak were Saturday’s qualifiers.
Hubbard native’s supernatural TV career
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Michael Narducci’s career as a writer and developer of
‘Earth Mama’ coming to Unity Centre
GIRARD Joyce Johnson Rouse, also known as “Earth Mama,” will come to the Unity Centre for
Home, sweet home for Salem’s boys and girls
From favorites to underdogs, the Salem track and field teams were the highlights of the Division II district meet.
First Youngstown Marathon set for June 4
Cleveland has one. Akron has one. Cincinnati has one and finally, Youngstown will have one, too.
Veterans march for awareness of issues
By SHAIYLA B. HAKEEM news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Traffic was brought to a halt here Saturday
Both houses eye reform legislation aimed at addressing skyrocketing farmland property tax bills
The Ohio Senate has passed legislation aimed at addressing skyrocketing farmland property tax bills.
School, local groups worried about legislative efforts to reform the way farmland is taxed
School and local groups are voicing concern about legislative efforts to reform the way farmland is taxed in Ohio.
Teachers union president adding to strife in Y’town
Editorial: The inexplicable decision by Larry Ellis, president of the Youngstown Education Association, to turn
Hard-working spirit leads to Simon Roofing’s success
Simon Roofing was started in the early 1900s by Alex Simon who came to Youngstown from Lebanon.
Dimensions of Trump’s troubles grow wider than scope of Watergate scandal
Opinion: Last week, at the International Republican Institute dinner, Arizona Sen. John McCain, a Republican,
Trump in need of a win
Opinion: It’s ironic that a Democratic congressman and a Democratic county prosecutor are holding the key to
PennDOT starts work in Grove City this week
The project will improve about 2.7 miles of Route 208 from east of the intersection with state Route 258 in Springfield Township
Runners to your marks Upcoming races and walks
MAY Saturday — Second annual DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K, 9 a.m. at Damascus Friends Church. There
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases PNC Bank v. C.A. Cahill M.D. et al, money. divorces asked
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE SFlbSATURDAY’S RESULTS TENNIS Division I Canfield junior Tim Cianciola
SPORTS digest
YSU baseball team falls to Rider, 7-5 NILES Rider scored three runs in the top of the ninth
Saudis welcome Trump lavishly
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump basked in Saudi Arabia’s lavish
Heroin, crack, gun, $104K confiscated in Warren drug bust
Heroin, crack, gun, $104K confiscated in Warren drug bust WARREN A drug bust Friday conducted
Ex-coal CEO seeks vindication in blast after year in prison
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. After finishing a one-year prison sentence, a former West
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman Township
METRO DIGEST || Man with dementia missing in Howland
Man with dementia missing in Howland HOWLAND A Howland man, 89, who reportedly suffers from
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s other pro golf results KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
New Struthers bowling alley seeks to blend past and present
State Street Billiards and Bowling replaces Bowladrome Lanes
Victorian players Cast rises above mediocre script in ‘Clue the Musical’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown If you love board games but find they lack
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 21
Today is Sunday, May 21, the 141st day of 2017. There are 224 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Hairspray,” 2:30 p.m.: Final performance of this hit musical ($15)
Ringling Bros. circus marks its final days
PROVIDENCE, R.I. An elephant stretches its trunk through a window to soothe a sick child. A woman
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Celebrating 55 years WARREN Everett Industries Inc., 3601 Larchmont Ave., is celebrating 55
For the Week of Sunday, May 21, 2017
NATIF Limited to Justin Rance et al, Market St., Youngstown, $265,000. Taam Properties LLC to
Patchett writing book on women’s voting rights
Patchett writing book on women’s voting rights NEW YORK Ann Patchett is working on a book that
ENGLISH FESTIVAL Award recipients
Listed below are the top three recipients of each award in Trumbull, Columbiana and Mahoning
Slowing down the rush to heart surgery
Sometimes, heart disease erupts as a full-blown emergency with sudden, crushing chest pain. That’s
Unruly man subdued on jet heading to Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Two U.S. fighter jets were summoned Friday to escort a flight from Los
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Collecting is a pastime in almost every country. Children start collecting with stones, leaves,
Collecting is a pastime in almost every country. Children start collecting with stones, leaves,
Kyle Busch wins NASCAR All-Star race
Kyle Busch used a bold three-wide pass for the lead Saturday night.
SATURDAY’S OTHER MLB GAMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates 6, Phillies 3 PITTSBURGH Ivan Nova pitched into the eighth inning for
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles
MAY Saturday — $15,000 five-man scramble at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Shotgun starts at 7:45 a.m.
Senators run into obstacles, consider options on health bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Remember the Republican health care bill? Washington is fixated on
Last batch of rebels leaving central city of Homs in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT The final batch of opposition fighters and their families began leaving
Council should resist urge to welcome growers of pot
Opinion: Council should resist urge to welcome growers of pot As an elder citizen of this wonderful and
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
LOCAL GOLF SCORES
LOCAL GOLF SCORES bedford trails golf course Lady Players — Low gross: Jeanna Gaume 45, Diane
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
CERTIFIED Home Savings Bank recently announced that Robert J. Steele Jr., senior vice president,
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Rocco Forte Open. 6:50 a.m. (FS1) Soccer:
Boston creamed: Cavs back home tonight for Game 3
The Cavaliers can win an NBA-record 14th straight playoff game tonight.
Carpenter fastest in Indy qualifying
Qualifying was marred by a frightening crash that sent Sebastien Bourdais to the hospital.
First lady ignores criticism and shuns headscarf
First lady ignores criticism and shuns headscarf RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Ignoring President
Relief for dry eyes comes at a big price
Q. I read recently about LipiFlow treatment to provide temporary relief for dry eyes. However, my
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art deals with financial challenges ON THE REBOUND
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a behemoth of