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Penguins headed to Stanley Cup Finals

Defending Stanley Cup Champions set to defend title


Cavs defeat Celtics in five, advance to NBA Finals

LeBron passes Jordan in all-time playoff points


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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 principal.

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Double OT: Penguins, Senators tied at 2 in Game 7

The winner goes to the Stanley Cup Finals.


After three quarters: Cavaliers 109, Celtics 74

The Cavaliers lead 109-74 after three quarters.


Penguins, Senators tied at 1 early in third

The winner goes to the Stanley Cup Final.


Halftime: Cavaliers 75, Celtics 57

The Cavaliers can close out the Celtics with a win tonight.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Mentor school board says no to Colaluca

Mentor school board says no to Colaluca


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.


Pair indicted in OD death of 9-year-old boy

Pair indicted in OD death of 9-year-old boy


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


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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


Trump lectures NATO members on cost sharing

Trump lectures NATO members on cost sharing


Farmers Trust Co. names new president

Farmers Trust Co. names new president


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


Mentor schools to appoint Colaluca superintendent

Mentor schools to appoint Colaluca superintendent


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.

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Former Sebring water-system operator to go on trial Nov. 6

Former Sebring water-system operator to go on trial Nov. 6


Local library hosts class


Post-prom dress collection drive

Post-prom dress collection drive BOARDMAN La France Cleaners is accepting donations of dresses


Warren woman robbed Wednesday afternoon

Warren woman robbed Wednesday afternoon


GOP candidate in US House race today charged with assault

GOP candidate in US House race today charged with assault


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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.


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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’

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An immaculate reception for United Way

Harris, Bleier and Price part of banquet at The Lake Club.


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


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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


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START THE MUSIC

GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Temperatures may be sluggishly rising, but music


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


Defending champ Walsh Jesuit ousts Canfield

Rain delays Division I regional in Akron


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”


Falcons, Raiders off to hot start in regional

Finals are set Friday at Fitch


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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


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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


Struthers City Council again revises West Wilson parking

New rules will be in effect for 60 days.


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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable, East deals NORTH xQ uJ 7 4 2 vK 4 2 wA K Q 5 3 WEST


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


U.S. Marshals fugitive began criminal career in Youngstown

Solomon Brown was arrested Tuesday


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.


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