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Liberty High School sends off 87 graduates
Liberty High School is about “diversity, diversity, diversity” and seeking to be competitive academically as well as on the field, said Rocco Adduci, high school ...
UPDATE | Police say woman died of OD in her South Side home
Detectives and coroners investigators are heading to a home in the 200 block of East Avondale Avenue after a woman was found dead by her ...
V24: START THE MUSIC
GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Temperatures may be sluggishly rising, but music
Stories published May 25, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Liberty High School sends off 87 graduates
Liberty High School is about “diversity, diversity, diversity” and seeking to be competitive academically as well as on the field, said Rocco Adduci, high school principal.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
First quarter: Cavaliers 43, Celtics 27
LeBron James scored 11 points, Kevin Love had 10 and Kyrie Irving added nine in the first quarter.
Washington Post: Kushner figures into ongoing Russia probe
Washington Post: Kushner figures into ongoing Russia probe
New restaurant will open on the first floor of the Wick Building
New restaurant will open on the first floor of the Wick Building
UPDATE | Police say woman died of OD in her South Side home
Detectives and coroners investigators are heading to a home in the 200 block of East Avondale Avenue after a woman was found dead by her neighbors.
East Palestine man wins $100K in Rolling Cash 5 Ohio lotto game
East Palestine man wins $100K in Rolling Cash 5 Ohio lotto game
NYC boy arrested on attempted murder charges in 4 stabbings
NYC boy arrested on attempted murder charges in 4 stabbings
Appeals court deals blow to Trump administration travel ban
Appeals court deals blow to Trump administration travel ban
Trumbull County grand jury indicts Warren man on murder charge
Trumbull County grand jury indicts Warren man on murder charge
21 indicted in Thailand-to-US sex-trafficking ring
21 indicted in Thailand-to-US sex-trafficking ring
Michael Johnson gets 16 years in prison for attacks on two women
Michael Johnson gets 16 years in prison for attacks on two women
OPEC, other oil-exporting countries cutting back production until March
OPEC, other oil-exporting countries cutting back production until March
Pa. man arrested in hit-and-run crash with school bus
Pa. man arrested in hit-and-run crash with school bus
Ohio tornadoes damage businesses, interrupt graduation
Ohio tornadoes damage businesses, interrupt graduation
UPDATE | Libya vows to help identify 'terrorist networks'
Libya vows to help identify 'terrorist networks'
Mahoning County engineer: Slow down traveling on Meridian Road
County engineer: Slow down traveling on Meridian Road
Coitsville Township fire personnel meeting at 5:30 p.m. today
Coitsville Township fire personnel meeting at 5:30 p.m. today
UPDATE | UK police find 'significant' evidence; May slams US on leaks
UK police find 'significant' evidence; May slams US on leaks
US: More than 100 civilians killed in Iraq bombing in March
US: More than 100 civilians killed in Iraq bombing in March
Water conservation alert issued for city of Hubbard
Water conservation alert issued for Hubbard city
Prosecutors review Ohio TV reporter’s confrontation with woman
Prosecutors review Ohio TV reporter’s confrontation with woman
Ohio watchdog faults Ohio agency for handling of IT contract
Ohio watchdog faults Ohio agency for handling of IT contract
Northern Ohio city dealing with aggressive wild turkeys
Northern Ohio city dealing with aggressive wild turkeys
Liberty woman swallows drug after pulling it from her private parts
Woman swallows drug after pulling it from her private parts
Markets Right Now: Retailers lead US stocks higher
Markets Right Now: Retailers lead US stocks higher
Lordstown GM will be shut down one additional week in July
Lordstown GM will be shut down one additional week in July
Angry UK to confront Trump on leaks as NATO leaders meet
Angry UK to confront Trump on leaks as NATO leaders meet
No criminal charges for police after suspect hangs himself in Ohio jail
No criminal charges for police after suspect hangs himself in Ohio jail
Hunter Kelleher and Corey Fonner wedding planned
COLUMBIANA Hunter Kelleher and Corey Fonner, both of Youngstown, will be married at 5 p.m.
Former Sebring water-system operator to go on trial Nov. 6
Former Sebring water-system operator to go on trial Nov. 6
Post-prom dress collection drive
Post-prom dress collection drive BOARDMAN La France Cleaners is accepting donations of dresses
GOP candidate in US House race today charged with assault
GOP candidate in US House race today charged with assault
Winning wheels
An excited 11-year-old Jayden Brown went from two wheels to three as he raced around Paul C. Bunn Elementary’s gymnasium on his new hand-crank bike
Champion rolls over Mooney in six innings
Mooney coach Mark Rinehart said Champion is the best team he’s seen in 26 years.
Warren marker honors Ronald Parise, ‘one of Warren’s most acclaimed and brilliant sons’
Warren marker honors Ronald Parise, ‘one of Warren’s most acclaimed and brilliant sons’
Dulci-More festival will feature traditional music
Staff report LISBON The 23rd annual Dulci-More folk and traditional music festival will take
Kasich administration touts Ohio’s ‘comprehensive and aggressive’ response to opioid crisis
Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team highlights successes, challenges
A state audit recommends ways for Youngstown to improve its financial operations
The city has implemented changes so some of the items likely won’t be on the next financial report
Trigiani will return to launch next novel
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Novelist Adriana Trigiani will return to Youngstown for a discussion and
Exceptional events in the Buckeye State
Staff report If you are looking for a reason for a weekend getaway this summer that does not
Stambaugh lists bands for evenings at garden
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bands at the Baugh: After Dark, the outdoor summer concert series at the
COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD Zallow, fellow Penguins set for regional
Eight Penguins will compete in Kentucky By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Eight
Salvation Army Luncheon recognizes supporters for service and contributions
Salvation Army Luncheon recognizes supporters for service and contributions
Five Valley teams are still alive
Canfield, Champion, Crestview, Warren JFK and Western Reserve are in regionals.
‘Pirates’ can barely stay afloat
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer The opening scene of the new “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Using lunch to punish poor kids
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords One of the lucky things about being rich is that you automatically
Manchester attack shows depravity of the terrorist
Editorial: The youngest victim of the horrific terrorist bombing Monday night at a pop concert in Manchester,
Family and friends filled Stambaugh Auditorium Wednesday night for the commencement ceremony
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Among the 154 Hubbard High School graduates
PREPS at a glance
PREPS at a glance WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS TRACK AND FIELD DIVISION III At Massillon Perry
Woman accused of hitting sister with car arrested for prostitution
Woman caught in sting operation day after leaving jail
Niles McKinley High School graduates celebrate commencement
Niles McKinley graduating seniors receive diplomas at Packard Music Hall
Two drivers charged in road-rage incident in Warren
The drivers will appear in Central District Court in Cortland
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Apprenticeship applications LORDSTOWN Applications for United Auto Workers/General Motors
OPEC likely to extend production cuts
Associated Press VIENNA OPEC countries and other producers including oil giant Russia are
TODAY’S REGIONAL BASEBALL AT A GLANCE
DIVISION II Who: Chagrin Falls (24-5) vs. Canfield (17-6). When: 5 p.m. Where: The Ball Park
Trump’s food-stamp cuts face hard sell in Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s proposal to slash food stamps by a third
Colaluca interviewed for Mentor job
Austintown superintendent being considered for superintendent at northeast-Ohio school district
Robbery charge
Robbery charge BOARDMAN A Youngstown woman faces a robbery charge after an incident reported at
Reporter alleges GOP House candidate ‘body-slammed’ him
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A reporter said the Republican candidate for Montana’s sole
MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
Callista Gingrich Vatican move is a slap in the face to Catholics
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News So let me put my cards on the table at the
Saving lives and money
Opinion: By Dr. DORIS BROWNE Tribune News Service Nearly 100 Republicans and Democrats have come together
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Serviceberry an all-season beauty
Q. What is this tree? Raymond from Youngstown A. Raymond was excited about a beautiful tree he
Bat houses and more
Bat houses and more If you want beneficial bats or just want to provide nesting boxes for
Around the Horn Wednesday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Reds 4, Indians 3 CLEVELAND Billy Hamilton scored from first base on Zack
Subpoenas pile up for Flynn’s documents
Associated Press WASHINGTON Subpoenas for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn piled
holiday What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Hubbard school board, 7:30 a.m., work session, followed by special meeting at 7:45
State grants, tech challenge cleared to fight opioid crisis
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS A state commission in Ohio agreed
Throwing chaos aside, Trump aims for caution on trip
Associated Press BRUSSELS In his first big tour on the world stage, President Donald Trump is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kathryn and Frederick Romito Jr., Youngstown, girl, May
Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says
Associated Press A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 25
Today is Thursday, May 25, the 145th day of 2017. There are 220 days left in the year. Associated
Mulch, compost, fertilizers, soilless mix – do you know ... Which BAGS to buy?
By David Sprague OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Walk into any garden center this time of the
Today
Today Fairs, Festivals East Palestine Street Fair, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., downtown East Palestine,
Police explore links to larger network
Father of suspected bomber says son had no connection to militants Associated Press LONDON
SPORTS digest
Browns hire former Colts GM Grigson BEREA The Browns have hired former Indianapolis general
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Perfect Pair, 8 p.m. Sat: Damian Knapp
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Princess and the Pea,” Patricia M. Fagan, Youngstown Youth Theatre, 600
Warren police kept busy answering drug-overdose calls
Five of the eight calls police answered involved drug activity
Piccolo players will stand tall as they go for the world record
The word “piccolo” means “small” in Italian. But if you get 190 piccolo players together for a
Calendula has many uses, long history
By MARILYN McKINLEY Mahoning Co. master gardener volunteer Looking for an old-fashioned flower
“Red Nose Day” (10 p.m., NBC): It’s time for celebrities to again give back during
“Red Nose Day” (10 p.m., NBC): It’s time for celebrities to again give back during the annual “Red
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Baywatch (R) Dwayne Johnson steps into the formidable flip-flops of David
Road-rage charges levied against 2 men
Road-rage charges levied against 2 men CORTLAND Two Warren men are scheduled to be arraigned in
Removing slugs
Removing slugs Try using pieces of cardboard to trap the ‘plant attacking’ slugs in the garden.