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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


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Eager East graduates embark on their future

189 East High students celebrated their last hurrah of high school

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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


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Winners announced for MVHS preservation awards

Winners announced for MVHS preservation awards


Painting depicting Tamir Rice shooting withdrawn over outcry

Painting depicting Tamir Rice shooting withdrawn over outcry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


Campbell schools closed today due to water break

Campbell schools closed today due to water break


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


City-wide boil alert continues in Campbell

City-wide boil alert continues in Campbell


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


Youngstown Muslims prepare for Ramadan holiday

Youngstown Muslims prepare for Ramadan holiday


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.


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Man gets 16-year prison sentence for attacks on two women

Does not speak at sentencing because of pending appeal


Woman leads police on chase, then swallows hidden drugs at jail

Taken to St. E’s with a police hold


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


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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.

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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


BRIDGE

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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


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


Pair indicted in boy’s cocaine overdose death

Death was ruled accidental by coroner’s office


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.

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Shakespeare day teaches dozens

Guests went back in time on April 26 at the Poland library to learn about William Shakespeare.

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School board approves MCCTC school farm

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s school Board approved the “MCCTC School Farm” at a


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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Open house showcases robotics program

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch Robotics hosted its first open

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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.

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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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