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Niles McKinley High School graduates celebrate commencement

Niles McKinley High School graduates celebrate commencement


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Hubbard High graduates 154 in Stambaugh Auditorium ceremony

Stambaugh Auditorium was packed with graduates and their parents and relatives, all filled with pride for the young graduates who took the important step to life after high school

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Struthers City Council again revises West Wilson parking

Struthers City Council again revises West Wilson parking


Bomb squad finds turntable in suitcase on East Market in Warren

Bomb squad finds turntable in suitcase on East Market in Warren


Report says GOP health care bill leaves 51m uninsured in 2026

Report says GOP health care bill leaves 51m uninsured in 2026


Austintown schools superintendent in running for Mentor post

Austintown schools superintendent in running for Mentor post


Pa. lawmakers send Real ID bill to Gov. Tom Wolf, who plans to sign it

Pa. lawmakers send Real ID bill to Gov. Tom Wolf, who plans to sign it


Americans don't trust media, but feel better about favorites

Americans don't trust media, but feel better about favorites


Mahoning coroner, New Middletown police investigating after body found in trailer

Mahoning coroner, New Middletown police investigating after body found in trailer


UPDATE | Half of new Cosby jury pool have opinions on his guilt

Half of new Cosby jury pool have opinions on his guilt


UPDATE | Father, brothers of Manchester bomber arrested

Father, brothers of Manchester bomber arrested


South Dakota girl with cancer prevented from graduating

South Dakota girl with cancer prevented from graduating


Trump team eyes public asset sales to pay for infrastructure

Trump team eyes public asset sales to pay for infrastructure


A third of older Latinos have tapped into retirement savings

A third of older Latinos have tapped into retirement savings


Mahoning County Bar Association memorial service is Thursday

Mahoning County Bar Association memorial service is Thursday


Lawsuit says Pa. state trooper had history of harassment

Lawsuit says Pa. state trooper had history of harassment


NBA announces 2019 All-Star game will held in Charlotte

NBA announces 2019 All-Star game will held in Charlotte


Suspected suicide bomb in Jakarta kills policeman, injures 4

Suspected suicide bomb in Jakarta kills policeman, injures 4


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


2nd kayaker’s body recovered on central Ohio river

2nd kayaker’s body recovered on central Ohio river


Youngstown cops arrest man after South Side traffic accident

Youngstown cops arrest man after South Side traffic accident


Women CEOs earned more last year, but few were in top job

Women CEOs earned more last year, but few were in top job


Pa. man convicted of teen selfie death appeals sentence

Pa. man convicted of teen selfie death appeals sentence


Suspect in Ohio house fire that killed 7 is denied bond

Suspect in Ohio house fire that killed 7 is denied bond


Ohio officer hospitalized after touching illegal substance

Ohio officer hospitalized after touching illegal substance


President Trump arrives in Brussels for NATO summit

President Trump arrives in Brussels


Woman tells Austintown cops she turned to prostitution because she couldn't find a job

Woman tells Austintown cops she turned to prostitution because she couldn't find a job


Writing contest winners honored today at KSU-Trumbull

Writing contest winners honored today at KSU-Trumbull


Wilberforce University announces layoffs, pay cuts to handle debt

Wilberforce University announces layoffs, pay cuts to handle debt


Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on robbery charge

Boardman police arrest Youngstown woman on robbery charge


Canton police officers involved in fatal shooting

Canton police officers involved in fatal shooting


YSU has annual Reading of the Names ceremony in 90 minutes

YSU has annual Reading of the Names ceremony in 90 minutes


UK deploys 1,000 soldiers to protect key sites after bombing

UK deploys 1,000 soldiers to protect key sites after bombing


Suspect in Akron house fire that killed 7 is denied bond

Suspect in Akron house fire that killed 7 is denied bond


Markets Right Now: Stocks open mostly higher on Wall Street

Markets Right Now: Stocks open mostly higher on Wall Street


Defense raises race bias in Cosby jury-selection process

Defense raises race bias in Cosby jury-selection process


President Trump says meeting with Pope Francis was 'honor'

President Trump says meeting with Pope Francis was "honor"


OSHP charges both drivers in road-rage incident May 8 in Warren

OSHP charges both drivers in road-rage incident May 8 in Warren


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY West Austintown United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., will host a free community


Food distribution Thursday at Price Memorial AME Zion Church

Food distribution Thursday at Price Memorial AME Zion Church


Symphony gathering corrections noted

Symphony gathering corrections noted CANFIELD Concert in the Gardens performed by Youngstown


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Magic behind the numbers

Jeramy DeBord began brewing more than 20 years ago. He’d do schoolwork during the day. At night, he’d dabble with experimental brews.


NFL owners reduce overtime by 5 minutes

The league also loosened its rules against celebrations.


April jobless rate is 5.9 percent

The drop in the civilian labor force in the Mahoning Valley tells the story of workers leaving the force.


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Poland teen arrested, admits she had drugs in her underwear

Anelisa Vitucci faces charge for bringing marijuana to jail


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Work to begin on improvements to Poland Municipal Forest entrances

Poland Forest Foundation donates $40,000 for clean-up of entrances


Kyrie carries Cavaliers past Celtics

Kyrie Irving took over in the second half and finished with 42 points and LeBron James added 34.


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Clarett speaks at Campbell banquet

Maurice Clarett’s love for Campbell —and playing running back— began in 1993


Valley track and field stars eye state berths

Regionals are this week at Fitch and Massillon Perry.


Boardman woman faces charges related to OD

Overdose victim is third in one week to be arrested by BPD


Steelers’ Bryant says he’s changed

Martavis Bryant: “I know it’s my last chance.”


YSU’s Calhoun: Recruits must contribute right away

This is the largest incoming class for YSU men’s basketball in quite a while.


Connected Making social media fun again

Puking rainbow selfies. Face-morphing filters. Voice-modulation tools. Social media can be fun.


Moore’s achievements go beyond ‘Bond’

By ROBERT BARR and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON Sir Roger Moore saw more to life than


Hot-rod show gets a new driver

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD When the Supernats returns to Canfield


Man released from prison after being behind bars for more than 11 years

He will be placed at CCA for the time being


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Mill Creek MetroParks wants exemption from state budget provision on oil and gas

State Sen. Joe Schiavoni to submit amendment to strike budget bill language


prep sports at a glance

SCHEDULE TODAY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Canfield vs. Walsh Jesuit, University of


Lowellville Council supports plans for medical marijuana cultivator

Business seeks state license for Lowellville operation.


Pens can’t close out Senators

Mike Hoffman scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Craig Anderson made 45 saves.


Trumbull sheriff’s office conducts ‘sweep’ of 224 registered sex offenders

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office led a sweep of 224 Trumbull County


Encarnacion’s two home run night lifts Tribe past Reds

Indians now 18-0 this year when leading after six innings


Hands off election, ex-CIA director says he warned Russia

Associated Press WASHINGTON Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress on Tuesday he


Jamieson named Athlete of the Year

Jamieson named Athlete of the Year WEXFORD, PA. Brookfield graduate and Westminster College


The winners and losers under Trump’s budget

Good news for law enforcement, bad news for the poor


New plaza coming to Mahoning Avenue

Kay Jewelers and T-Mobile listed as tenants


Trump budget keeps pledges: Cuts for poor, more for defense

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump fulfilled a major campaign promise Tuesday,


11 people seated on jury in Bill Cosby’s sex-assault trial

11 people seated on jury in Bill Cosby’s sex-assault trial PITTSBURGH Bill Cosby’s lawyers


Poland, Struthers among schools bolting AAC

Seven AAC schools and South Range will form a new eight-team conference.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Campbell school board, 5 p.m., work session, conference room, 280 Sixth St.


Fast-food run proves dangerous for drivers

Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti were robbed in a Taco Bell drive-thru.


President should stop the insults

Opinion: During an interview last June in his New York office, I asked Donald Trump about his use of language


Minority community seeks more diversity in Warren teaching staff

Minority community seeks more diversity in Warren teaching staff


Man pleads no contest to attack on woman

Will be sentenced for that attack and another on Thursday


House Ailes built is sliding

Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View Roger Ailes’s death comes at a time of turmoil in conservative


Man pleads guilty in multiple shooting

Will be sentenced to 20 years to life


Warren police investigating robberies

In two of the robberies, the victims were threatened with firearms


MEMORIAL DAY

MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Experts: Lack of communication before plane incident

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A man acted strangely long before he caused a disturbance on a


Stocks claw back lost ground

Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks rose for the fourth day in a row Tuesday as they continued


Artichoke hearts fry up crisp, delicious

Chicago Tribune (TNS) ARTICHOKE BOUQUET Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Makes: 13


Upgrade your grilling game

Family Features The days are getting longer and hotter and you're itching to head outside to kick


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Neither vulnerable, South deals NORTH xA 10 6 4 2 uA 10 7 5 vA 7 4 3 wVoid WEST


Black caucus: White rep should resign over lynch comment

Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Black lawmakers in Mississippi are demanding the resignation of


Quick grilling for Memorial Day with thinner cuts

By JeanMarie Brownson Chicago Tribune (TNS) Empty-nesting opens new doors. I’ve come to


YEARS AGO FOR MAY 24

Today is Wednesday, May 24, the 144th day of 2017. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


China calls for new talks with North Korea

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS China’s U.N. ambassador said Tuesday that multiple North Korean


Connected Links of the Week - May. 24

Tweets and photos from around the Valley


The top selling albums on iTunes for the most recently ended week:

The top selling albums on iTunes for the most recently ended week: v “Harry Styles”: Harry Styles


How about an emotions forecaster?

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant It was probably a mistake to read Psychology Today while my


Valley has 87,350 reasons for stable aid to food banks

Editorial: For state senators looking for a rationale to undo the harm the state House seeks to inflict on


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Gas prices up YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Northeast Ohio rose by nearly 10 cents this week to


Britain increases threat level after attack

Associated Press MANCHESTER, England As officials hunted for accomplices of a suicide bomber and


Adair will not bow down to the throne of the CEO

A Youngstown Board of Education member said she will not be “held hostage for information”


2 people revived

2 people revived AUSTINTOWN First-responders revived two people who overdosed at a Raccoon Road


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Bringing in the best

Three candidates discuss their best assets for East and Chaney High’s principal positions


Doctor gets probation in prescription case

Defense lawyer says just 14 out of 4,000 patients received illegal prescriptions


Trump, Francis: After clashing, a search for common ground

Associated Press VATICAN CITY They are stylistic opposites, one a bombastic tycoon-turned-


US: Fiat used software to cheat tests

Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that some of its


MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule

Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephen and Inna Bozina, Youngstown, boy, May 21. Evan


Man shot in head now faces felony charge

Man shot in head now faces felony charge BOARDMAN A man who was shot in the head at a township


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