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Theft suspect: I needed firm's money because I'm living beyond my means
A woman who reportedly admitted to stealing about $200,000 from her company said she needed the money because she’s been “living beyond [her] means.”
Certified lifeguards needed for North Side pool
The Northside Swimming Pool may not open this year as the city struggles to hire certified lifeguards.
Vindicator Bee champ down on 'neurasthenic' today at national Bee
A West Branch student took an early exit in the preliminary section of the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee in the nation’s capital.
Youngstown officer's change of course saves woman from fire
Detective Sgt. Ed Kenney decided to go west rather than east Tuesday, and the decision led to him getting a woman out of a burning home.
Maurice Brown accused of kicking 8-week-old pup to death
A Chestnut Avenue man faces a felony charge under a new state law after being accused of kicking a puppy to death.
Dr. Louise Hayes to speak at Saturday event about infant mortality
Youngstown pediatrician Dr. Louise Hayes is the featured speaker for the Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue on Racism’s Healthy Babies Block Party Saturday at the Youngstown Boys & Girls Club, 2105 Oak Hill Ave.
Choffin, MCCTC to share students, services next school year
Choffin Career and Mahoning County Career and Technical centers will share students and services for the 2017-18 school year.
Baby hippo Fiona makes her media debut at zoo, explores pool
A popular baby hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has made its news media debut.
Flynn, Trump's personal lawyer, businesses being subpoenaed in Russia probe
The House intelligence committee said today it is issuing subpoenas for former national security adviser Michael Flynn and President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election.
Youngstown gets $200K federal grant to redevelop vacant properties
Youngstown gets $200K federal grant to redevelop vacant properties
Choffin, MCCTC to share services in 2017-18 school year
Choffin, MCCTC to share services in 2017-18 school year
Judge orders recess as witness breaks down in Hackett trial
Judge orders recess as witness breaks down in Hackett trial
UPDATE | Bombing in diplomatic area of Kabul kills 90, wounds scores
Bombing in diplomatic area of Kabul kills 90, wounds scores
Warren police investigating 3-year-old boy's death
Warren police investigating 3-year-old boy's death
Wanted: Lifeguards (Otherwise, Northside Pool may not open)
Wanted: Lifeguards (Otherwise, Northside Pool may not open)
Vindicator spelling bee champ eliminated from national contest
Vindicator spelling bee champ eliminated from national contest
Police on scene at North Side crash
Police are on the scene of a traffic accident at Logan and Tod avenues on the North Side that resulted in a pole being taken down with electrical wires.
Small coffee shop runs afoul with Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts sends cease-and-desist to local coffee shop
Police: Physician arrested at Trump hotel in DC with 2 guns
Police: Physician arrested at Trump hotel in DC with 2 guns
A dozen dogs infected with flu that spread at Florida shows
A dozen dogs infected with flu that spread at Florida shows
Girl gets rabies shot after being bitten by coyote at park
Girl gets rabies shot after being bitten by coyote at park
They got their 'wishh:' Prostitution sting nets pair
They got their 'wishh:' Prostitution sting nets pair
Official says Trump expected to pull US from climate deal
Official says Trump expected to pull US from Paris deal
Markets Right Now: Technology stocks gain in early trading
Markets Right Now: Technology stocks gain in early trading
Would-be dollar store thief strikes manager, gets away
Would-be dollar store thief strikes manager, gets away
Automatic door slows — but doesn't stop — dollar store thief
Automatic door slows — but doesn't stop — dollar store thief
Officer credited with saving woman from South Side fire
Officer credited with saving woman from city fire
Ohio school district fights high chronic absenteeism rates
Ohio school district fights high chronic absenteeism rates
Bombing in diplomatic area of Kabul kills 80, wounds scores
Bombing in diplomatic area of Kabul kills 80, wounds scores
Vigorito failed to teach scheduled water operator classes, document says
Applicants paid $100 each; required classes were not taught; and tests were issued with answer sheets to get fraudulent certificates, bill says.
Revamping Summer Festival of the Arts
Youngstown community leaders banded together to revamp a bigger and better Summer Festival of the Arts Weekend
Wedding planning apps help plan your big day
Weddings are big business. According to a survey by The Knot, the average wedding costs more than
Grant backs Lowellville businesses looking to spruce up
Matching funds available for downtown revitalization
LeBron James starts seventh straight NBA finals
James will face the end of his career one day. Just not anytime soon
Former U.S. Attorney Steve Dettelbach announces candidacy for Ohio Attorney General
Steve Dettelbach, a former U.S. Attorney for Cleveland, will run for Ohio Attorney General
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 31
Today is Wednesday, May 31, the 151st day of 2017. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
PGA commish debates moving Championship
It’s not as simple as shifting a couple of tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule
AG: Trumbull County can’t provide water operator to West Farmington
A legal opinion from the Ohio Attorney general’s office to the Trumbull County prosecutor’s office suggests that the county commissioners did not have legal authority several months ago to provide a licensed water-plant operator to the village of West Farmington when it did so to keep the plant operating.
Sweet Melissa's Good Eats
Although Sweet Melissa's Good Eats only opened about ten weeks ago, already the Boardman restaurant is a bustling place during lunch hour.
portland, ore. Unease about white supremacy grows after stabbings
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Unease about white supremacist activity in Portland deepened
washington Top Trump aide exits; broader shake-up brewing?
Associated Press WASHINGTON A top communications aide to President Donald Trump is exiting the
Arrested on warrant
Arrested on warrant Austintown Steven Cortez, 36, of Austintown was arrested by township police
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., board meeting, commissioners’ hearing
Cop who killed Tamir Rice fired for omission on job application
Associated Press CLEVELAND The police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice was fired Tuesday
‘Wonder Woman’ Flipping the superhero script
By Ryan Faughnder Los Angeles Times (TNS) Diana, princess of the Amazons, better known as Wonder
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
Kushner’s talks as back-channel diplomacy explained
Associated Press WASHINGTON Smart diplomacy or inappropriate and possibly illegal? Jared
Warren man files lawsuit against police officers for broken arm
Warren man files lawsuit against police officers for broken arm
Series of bombings kill at least 38 people in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A massive bombing by the Islamic State group outside a popular ice-
UN chief urges action on climate change
Associated Press NEW YORK U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is making an impassioned
Vallourec promotes importance at safety at local plants
Tuesday was “Safety Day” for Vallourec. More than 18,000 employees — 550 locally — stand down operations to talk about the importance of safety.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital William and Shana Craig-Yardas, Youngstown, boy, May 29.
Pentagon declares success for key test of missile defense
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon scored an important success Tuesday in a test of its
US consumer spending and incomes grew solidly in April
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans increased their spending in April at the fastest pace in
Banks pull stocks away from records
Associated Press NEW YORK A seven-day winning streak for stocks came to a quiet end Tuesday as
Justices to hear Ohio appeal over purging voter rolls
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court affirms death penalty for Donna Roberts
The Ohio Supreme has Court affirmed imposition of the death penalty on Donna Roberts, 72, who conspired with Nathaniel Jackson to kill her ex-husband, Robert Fingerhut, with whom she had been living in Howland Township.
SPRING SPORTS
SPRING SPORTS Baseball, softball honorees NORTHEASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASEBALL first
The Simple Greek now open in Boardman
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday The Simple Greek will have $1 gyros.
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Ribbon cutting YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Austintown Police ask for public help, urge caution in cemetery larceny
Purse stealing thief still free after cemetery larceny
Woman faces charge of making false alarm
Woman faces charge of making false alarm BOARDMAN A Youngstown woman faces a criminal charge
Police: Armed man at Orlando airport in custody; no one hurt
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Authorities believe a gunman reported at the Orlando
Around the horn
Around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE
Pa. man charged with assault at Brookfield Subway
The Meadville, Pa., is in the Trumbull County jail on a $26,500 bond
SANDLOT BASEBALL
SANDLOT BASEBALL Games at Bob Cene Park Little b Creekside Fitness 11, Rudzik Excavating 5
Saudis not to be trusted
Opinion: Trusting Saudi Arabia to combat terrorists and extremists and “drive them out,” as President Trump
Rx for drug crimes at VA: Crack down on offenders
Editorial: An exclusive investigative report from the Associated Press published on Page 1 of The Vindicator
Trump’s dead-on-arrival budget has several noteworthy elements
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View It’s easy to see why President Donald Trump was 6,000 miles
Confederate past belongs in museums
Opinion: By Yohuru Williams Tribune News Service When New Orleans officials removed the statue of
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