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Rogers Flea Market fire cleanup underway; normal Friday business planned
The Rogers Flea Market plans to return to business as usual this week after a pavilion burned down Friday night. (PHOTO CREDIT: Kassandra Seabolt)
USA Dance’s Youngstown-Warren Chapter 2015 meets the third Sunday of the month at the Orthodox Center
Dancers young and old kick up their heels By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Unveiling history: Exhibit showcases century of wedding dresses
Girard Historical Society showcase runs through November.
Stories published May 22, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE | UK police: 19 killed, 50 injured at Grande concert
UPDATE | UK police: 19 killed, 50 injured at Grande concert
Boardman trustees table medical marijuana dispensaries for a year
Boardman trustees table medical marijuana dispensaries for a year
Poland school board approves change to the district realignment plan
Poland school board approves change to the district realignment plan
Congressional redistricting in Ohio take another step ahead
Congressional redistricting in Ohio take another step ahead
UPDATE | Flynn rejects Trump-Russia probe subpoena; Dems say he lied
Flynn rejects Trump-Russia probe subpoena; Dems say he lied
3 white men, 2 white woman picked for Bill Cosby jury so far
3 white men, 2 white woman picked for Bill Cosby jury so far
Ford taps former office furniture executive to be new CEO
Ford taps former office furniture executive to be new CEO
US probes whether Hyundai, Kia recalled engines fast enough
US probes whether Hyundai, Kia recalled engines fast enough
Round-table discussion on Syria is Thursday in Youngstown
Round-table discussion on Syria is Thursday in Youngstown
Cosby jury pool: 1/3 say they've formed opinion on his guilt
Cosby jury pool: 1/3 say they've formed opinion on his guilt
Bresha Meadows pleads guilty to manslaughter charge in her father's slaying
Bresha Meadows pleads guilty to manslaughter charge in her father's death
Sheriff: Ohio man tells police he was extorted on child porn site
Sheriff: Ohio man tells police he was extorted on child porn site
Ohio attorney general accuses former Campbell mayor of consumer protection violations
Ohio attorney general accuses former Campbell mayor of consumer protection violations
Austintown home shot at; previous dispute suspected
Residents at an Edgehill Avenue home were awoken by gunfire late Sunday night, according to a report.
Reason for gun: I always win at the casino
A Youngstown man was arrested for driving with a firearm he told police he had because he always wins at the Casino, according to the report.
Songwriting maestro Richard Marx at Stambaugh
Richard Marx will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m. concert.
Dismissed Warren police officer gets records sealed
Dismissed Warren police officer was granted sealing of records today.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Canfield Republican Women’s Club is sponsoring a quarter auction June 7 at the Shrine
WWE coming to Covelli July 30; Reigns, Wyatt, The Miz among bouts
The SummerSlam HeatWave Tour will come to Covelli
Columbiana bridges will get inspections next week
Weather permitting, several area bridges will undergo routine annual inspections next week during daytime hours by an ODOT crew and a snooper truck.
#Youngstown birthday party erupts into street fights; mom ticketed
A Mistletoe Avenue woman was cited about 10:35 p.m. Saturday for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after a party at her home got out of control.
Rogers Flea Market fire cleanup underway; normal Friday business planned
The Rogers Flea Market plans to return to business as usual this week after a pavilion burned down Friday night. (PHOTO CREDIT: Kassandra Seabolt)
NASA orders urgent Space Station repairs for Tuesday
NASA orders up urgent spacewalking repairs at space station
Police investigate hazing at private college in Minnesota
Police investigate hazing at private college in Minnesota
Markets Right Now: Industrials lead US stocks broadly higher
Markets Right Now: Industrials lead US stocks broadly higher
Horschel outlasts Day to win Bryon Nelson
JFK grad Jason Kokrak is fourth Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS Billy Horschel had missed
Pirates top Phillies with walkoff hit by pitch
Coming off two subpar outings, Chad Kuhl went into the video room to find some past success he could recreate
Demolition team: Pens overwhelm Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan calls it “getting to our game.”
USA Dance’s Youngstown-Warren Chapter 2015 meets the third Sunday of the month at the Orthodox Center
Dancers young and old kick up their heels By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Youngstown school teachers volunteer to provide guidance and support to other educators
Youngstown school teachers volunteer to provide guidance and support to other educators
Unveiling history: Exhibit showcases century of wedding dresses
Girard Historical Society showcase runs through November.
150 walk for cystic fibrosis funds
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN With her petite frame and bright smile, Chrissy Falleti
Marvel Universe Live! will save the day SUPERHERO SHOW
By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press ELLENTON, Fla. There’s a moment at the start of the new Marvel
With no Triple Crown in play, Belmont lacks singular buzz
Associated Press BALTIMORE Cloud Computing stole the Preakness, and any hope of a Triple Crown
Could immigration save Youngstown?
Exempting distressed cities from immigration quotas could spur economic growth
DD services transfers will continue
Meetings are set for Thursday to explain details of the transition in services for developmentally disabled adults.
Gomes drives five, Tribe sweeps
In an up-and-down season, the American League champion Cleveland Indians left Houston feeling pretty good after sweeping the Astros
PUSKAS: Low energy costs Cavs
You know that awkward feeling when your column is basically finished and then the unexpected happens?
Celtics come back from 21-point deficit to stun Cavs
Celtics come back from 21-point deficit to stun Cavs Associated Press CLEVELAND Leprechauns
MORE PRO GOLF
KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Lexi Thompson shot a 6-under 65 to finish off a wire-
SUNDAY’s OTHER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
Nationals 3, Braves 2 ATLANTA Stephen Strasburg struck out a season-high 11, allowing five hits
SPORTS digest
King gets 52nd win at Sharon Speedway HARTFORD The first “Steel Valley Thunder” program of the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Iconic Hoover Dam lights up in turquoise for lung health BOULDER CITY, Nev. The
Trump needs media bashers
Opinion: By Clive Crook Bloomberg View Even before the latest startling development, I’d bet my West
It’s time to shift focus of mental illness toward intervention, treatment
Editorial: Mention mental illness, and far too often, the focus quickly turns to its tragic outcomes that play
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Allen W. Hostetler, 23, of 16625 Nauvoo Road,
Vindicator wins 5 top AP awards
Staff report COLUMBUS The Vindicator continued its tradition of excellence in journalism by
Strapped UN health agency spends big money on travel
Associated Press LONDON The World Health Organization routinely spends about $200 million a year
Resume workshop
Resume workshop YOUNGSTOWN A Time For Recovery Outreach will be having a resume workshop from 2
Notre Dame grads walk out on Pence
Notre Dame grads walk out on Pence SOUTH BEND, IND. Dozens of graduates and family members
Man found, returned
Man found, returned HOWLAND Donald James Baier, 89, who went missing around 5 a.m. Saturday, has
Panels pledge thorough probe into Comey firing
Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of key congressional committees pledged Sunday to proceed
Trump urges Mideast nations to drive out Islamic terror
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and
In test, N. Korea fires medium-range missile
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear
Food/clothing
Food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch, bag of
Pope Francis names five new cardinals
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In a surprise announcement Sunday, Pope Francis named new
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 22
Today is Monday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2017. There are 223 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
By SANDY COHEN
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Mel Brooks made it clear that he
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kelly and Andy Deniro, Youngstown, girl, May 20. Sarah
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lincoln Knolls Community Watch, 5:30 p.m., East Branch Library, 430 Early Road.
Study finds that speeding up sepsis care can save lives
Associated Press WASHINGTON Minutes matter when it comes to treating sepsis, the killer
Look for lesser-known candidate in Democrats’ prospects in 2020
Opinion: Every controversy enveloping President Donald Trump spurs Democratic optimism about their party’s
Contradictions add up during Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia
Associated Press WASHINGTON As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President
‘Alien: Covenant’ edges ‘Guardians’ at box office
‘Alien: Covenant’ edges ‘Guardians’ at box office LOS ANGELES “Alien: Covenant” edged out
Guest speaker recalls Israel's Six-Day War
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As a member of the Israeli Army, Dr. Itzhak Brook had
ARAB-ISRAELI SIX-DAY WAR A brief overview
Dr. Itzhak Brook, a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Georgetown University in Washington,