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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security adviser to Carter, dead at 89
Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security adviser to Carter, dead at 89
Leery of N. Korea, US plans 1st test of ICBM intercept
Leery of N. Korea, US plans 1st test of ICBM intercept
Prosecutor: Charges to be filed for lead contamination
Prosecutor: Charges to be filed for lead contamination
Eager East graduates embark on their future
189 East High students celebrated their last hurrah of high school
Chaney graduates up for the next challenge
‘Don’t ever limit your challenges, challenge your limits’
Second Harvest benefits from Columbiana business customer appreciation day today
Second Harvest benefits from Columbiana business customer appreciation day today
Tom Perez, Dem National Committee chairman, in town June 9
Tom Perez, Dem National Committee chairman, in town June 9
$2M bond set for Warren Township man in October shooting death
$2M bond set for Warren Township man in October shooting death
Car knocked into building on Youngstown's South Side
Car knocked into building on Youngstown's South Side
US plans first test of ICBM intercept, with NKorea on mind
US plans first test of ICBM intercept, with NKorea on mind
Painting depicting Tamir Rice shooting withdrawn over outcry
Painting depicting Tamir Rice shooting withdrawn over outcry
States struggle with oversight of online charter schools
States struggle with oversight of online charter schools
Ohio man charged with making threats at Mexican restaurant
Ohio man charged with making threats at Mexican restaurant
US stocks slip as banks and technology companies decline
US stocks slip as banks and technology companies decline
Ohio humane officer fired after killing baby rabbits
Ohio humane officer fired after killing baby rabbits
Youngstown cops, paramedics treat 2 overdoses within 90 minutes Thursday
Youngstown cops, paramedics treat 2 overdoses within 90 minutes Thursday
Muslim man sues Little Caesars over pizza labeled 'halal'
Muslim man sues Little Caesars over pizza labeled 'halal'
Mahoning County police departments' memorial service underway
Mahoning County police departments' memorial service underway
OVI Task Force has sobriety checkpoints this weekend
OVI Task Force has sobriety checkpoints this weekend
City man goes to cash check, gets arrested for having stolen gun
City man goes to cash check, gets arrested for having stolen gun
Campbell school board has special meeting Saturday morning
Campbell school board has special meeting Saturday morning
BMW recalls 7-Series cars because doors can fly open
BMW recalls 7-Series cars because doors can fly open
Ohio troopers say 15-year-old boy was driving during fatal crash
Ohio troopers say 15-year-old boy was driving during fatal crash
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet June 13 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield.
Militants attack Christians in Egypt, killing at least 26
Militants attack Christians in Egypt, killing at least 26
US growth in Q1 revised up to 1.2 pct. but still weak
US growth in Q1 revised up to 1.2 pct. but still weak
City of Hubbard cancels water-conservation advisory
City of Hubbard cancels water-conservation advisory
Pattinson, Sandler lead contenders at Cannes
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France It’s a long way from May in France to February in
YSU’s Harden advances in NCAA prelims
YSU freshman Collin Harden matched his own school record in the 400 hurdles.
CTNY’s ‘Wineskins’ wins award
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Catholic Television Network of Youngstown has received an award for
Boardman jazz bands ready for concert
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman High School’s spring jazz concert will take place next Friday at
‘Baywatch’ drowns in raunchy gags NO DAY AT THE BEACH
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Of this, dear moviegoer, rest assured: Dwayne Johnson’s
Nova, Frazier lead Pirates over Braves
Ivan Nova pitched into the ninth inning and local favorite Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer.
Trumbull County mulls creation of council of governments
The first meeting will explain the need for a county council of governments
Family matters: Tennis in Cianciola’s genes
Canfield’s Tim Cianciola will met Mason’s Saiprakash Goli in a first-round state tennis match today.
Mill Creek MetroParks to open new wet playground in time for Memorial Day weekend
Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned at Wick Recreation Area
Colaluca not leaving Austintown for Mentor Public Schools
The superintendent’s tenure brought improvements and created turmoil
Back in the NBA Finals: Dominant Cavs crush Celtics
A third consecutive Cleveland-Golden State matchup in the NBA Finals is next.
Loew has June 9 fight show; Haskell-Nelson bouts are Saturday
Popo Salinas will meet Jairo Fernandez Vargas.
Locals dominate in shot put, relays at Fitch
Newton Falls and Salem athletes clinched state berths on Day 1 of the D-II meet.
Boardman Optimist Club gives away bicycles to contest winners
Two Boardman students win bicycles after creating bike-safety messages
Penguins outlast Senators to return to Stanley Cup Final.
The Penguins are trying to become the first team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1998 to win back-to-back titles.
Man gets 16-year prison sentence for attacks on two women
Does not speak at sentencing because of pending appeal
Mahoning County High School holds eighth commencement
Mahoning County High School holds eighth commencement
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kaila Pinghero and Jonathan Ambrose, Youngstown, boy, May
Austintown honors school lunch heroes
Austintown’s school nutrition employees wore their shirts that said “I’m a lunch lady, what’s your superpower?” on May 5 as they were honored for the fifth annual School Lunch Hero Day.
Surplus food/free meals
Surplus food/free meals Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., food giveaway, 9 to 11 a.m.
Congressional districts in Ohio give Republicans clear advantage
Opinion: For the better part of the past two decades, Ohio has been a Republican state. Currently, all
Trump a victim of leaks
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Let’s talk about anonymous leakers, about their frequent
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Jury rules man was hiring killer, not writing thriller LONDON A retired British
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v East Palestine Street Fair, 5 to 11 p.m.: Amusement rides and all
NEW CITIZENS Naturalization ceremony Judge Beth Smith of Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court addressed 15 news citizens at a naturalization ceremony at the county courthouse this week. Kathi
Ian Geoffey Witherington, United Kingdom, Poland Kshitiz Sagar Khanal, Nepal, Canfield Aurica
Probe: US bomb set off planted devices in Mosul
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States acknowledged Thursday that bombing an Iraqi
Man already in Trumbull jail for felonious indicted on separate murder charge
Man already in Trumbull jail for felonious indicted on separate murder charge
Trump blamed by some media watchers
Associated Press The case of Republican candidate Greg Gianforte, a Montana congressional
Trump travel ban blocked; fight headed for the Supreme Court
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban “speaks with vague words
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday, the official holiday:
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: American Legion Post 301 Memorial Day Parade, 10:30 a.m., starts on
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In Thursday’s World & Business section on page A10, a brief about the United Auto
Trump scolds fellow NATO leaders: Spend more for military
Associated Press BRUSSELS Surrounded by stone-faced allies, President Donald Trump rebuked
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 26
Today is Friday, May 26, the 146th day of 2017. There are 219 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD May
Leaks from bombing probe antagonize British officials
Associated Press NEW YORK The ongoing leaks of sensitive information that have been a hallmark
County engineer: Slow down traveling on Meridian Road
There will be lots of delays and congestion as Meridian improvements are underway
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Additional week added to Lordstown extended shutdown
To align supply of the Chevrolet Cruze with demand, another week in July of production downtime has been added at the GM Lordstown Assembly Complex
Ryan says lawmakers will meet new debt deadline
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan is assuring investors that Congress will
GOP senators say report complicates health-care bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans senators conceded Thursday that a scathing analysis of
Too few participants?
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Nathan Singletary is beyond the traditional retirement age,
Cheers to Fiona: Brewing company creates beer in honor of baby hippo
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Zoo’s prematurely born hippo named Fiona is getting a
Ford shuffles management team
Associated Press DETROIT Ford’s new CEO is shaking up the company’s senior management. The
New president at Farmers Trust
New president at Farmers Trust CANFIELD Farmers Trust Co. on Thursday announced the appointment
Felicia Fabis, Brandon Nunley plan wedding
POLAND Glenn and Mary Fabis of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Felicia
Nolder-Ward wedding will take place Aug. 19
BOARDMAN Cindy Ward and Greyson Nolder, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The
Austintown Community Briefs
Free breakfast and lunch program available for area children Austintown Local Schools, the Board
Boardman Community Briefs
Seminar offered on alternatives for managing anxiety, stress and depression There will be a free
prep sports at a glance
TRACK AND FIELD Division II Austintown Regional Top 4 Advance to State BOYS Team scores — 1.
METRO digest
Trial dates set for Sebring water official SEBRING James V. Bates, the former water-system
Action this weekend at Sharon Speedway
Action this weekend at Sharon Speedway hartford Sharon Speedway will see action this Saturday
mahoning county INDICTMENTS These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
Jermaine Williams, 39, Swallow Street, Warren, two counts of assault and OVI. Jonathon Daviduk,
METRO digest
Man jumps into car, robs woman of $700 WARREN A 34-year-old city woman said she was robbed by an
State’s Opiate Action Team shines as a beacon of hope
Editorial: Hardly a day goes by when headlines fail to bombard readers with the latest disturbing and
Austintown police arrest pair in prostitution sting
Suspect told police she didn’t engage in sex, only stole money
Warren G. Harding High School Class of 2017 celebrates commencement
Warren G. Harding graduates collect their diplomas at Packard Music Hall
Johnson-Deley engagement is announced
Frank and Rina Deley of Boardman and Eric and Mary Johnson of Canfield are announcing the engagement
C.H. Campbell celebrates Earth Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In celebration of Earth Day, fourth-grade students at C.H.
Shakespeare day teaches dozens
Guests went back in time on April 26 at the Poland library to learn about William Shakespeare.
School board approves MCCTC school farm
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s school Board approved the “MCCTC School Farm” at a
Fourth-grade foresters learn about Arbor Day
The Boardman Lions Club introduced the fourth-grade students of Boardman elementary schools to the Fourth-Grade Foresters program on April 28.
Boardman boys track to compete at regionals after taking fourth at districts
The Boardman boys track team will send seven athletes to the 2017 OHSAA Regional Championship after
Students raise money to help fellow classmates
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School students worked
Mary Jo Lukach, Kyle Rowan plan July wedding
BOARDMAN Mary Beth and Raymond Lukach of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Poland Community Briefs
Seminar offered on alternatives for managing anxiety, stress and depression There will be a free
CHS students learn how to make Easter favorite
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School students in Terri Dance’s Nutrition
Canfield Community Briefs
Seminar offered on alternatives for managing anxiety, stress and depression There will be a free
Poland Sports Briefs
Fall sports parents meeting to be May 30 The Poland High School Athletic Department has announced
Residents explore the world with virtual reality goggles
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Residents at the Commons at Greenbriar took a
Open house showcases robotics program
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch Robotics hosted its first open
CHC hosts annual Career Day
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School attended the school’s annual Career Day, which offered them an opportunity to learn about a variety of careers on May 12.
Boardman Park has 40th anniversary of the Music in the Park concert series
Boardman Park recently announced its 40th anniversary of the Music in the Park concert series.
Changes come to Fourth of July parade
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown trustees have appointed Bruce Shepas
Local developer, business owner to open downtown eatery
A new restaurant will open on the first floor of the Wick Building in downtown come September.
Woman whose kids were wandering naked found dead of suspected overdose
Kids were OK; neighbor discovered body
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