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NBA: No suspensions for Cavs' Love, Thompson
Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson can play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Auto industry''s sales strong in May, analysts say
The auto industry’s overall sales numbers for May were strong, industry analysts said.
This is your last chance, Mahoning County judge tells teen
Tyler Verhest is only 18 years old, but Judge Lou A. D’Apolito said that if he messes up again, he won’t get another chance.
Disciplinary hearing for Judge Rusu set for June 21
Judge Robert N. Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court has a disciplinary hearing scheduled for June 21 before the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Board of Professional Conduct.
Fatal crash in Trumbull County tonight
A woman died during a two-vehicle accident around 6 tonight on state Routes 87 and 534, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Healthy Babies, Healthy Families Block Party is Saturday
Healthy Babies, Healthy Families Block Party is Saturday
Seven area residents face federal charges for drug ring
Seven area residents face federal charges for drug ring
Officer shot several times in standoff, suspect also shot
Officer shot several times in standoff, suspect also shot
Boardman crash leads to gas leak, evacuation, arrest
Boardman crash leads to gas leak, evacuation, arrest
Education website publishes Youngstown CIO LaPlante’s article
Education website publishes Youngstown CIO LaPlante’s article
VINDY LIVE Softball | Champion wins off extra-innings homer; title game Saturday
Tom Williams is at Akron Firestone Stadium
Facebook kills 'trending’ topics, tests breaking news label
Facebook kills ’trending’ topics, tests breaking news label
Remaining wreckage of Flight 93 to be buried at memorial
Remaining wreckage of Flight 93 to be buried at memorial
Strong economy, low-interest rates drove strong May vehicle sales
Strong economy, low-interest rates drove strong May vehicles
Stocks, interest rates and dollar climb on strong job report
Stocks, interest rates and dollar climb on strong job report
US construction spending up 1.8 percent in April to record
US construction spending up 1.8 percent in April to record
LIVE TODAY | Crazy state HS finals competition ignites today.
Crazy state finals competition ignites today.
Heath of the moment: Warriors in title game
Grace Heath singled with two outs in the sixth inning to drive the go-ahead run for the Warriors.
McDonald’s Mitchell fought through injury
It’s been a challenging year for McDonald senior Malina Mitchell.
Crestview thrower Perry looks for numbers
Crestview’s Dominic Perry has a season-best and school-record throw of 59-4 this season.
Re-elected chairman takes aim at Trump
“As I begin my third term as your chair, the first pathological liar ever elected to the presidency occupies the Oval Office,” Betras said Thursday during his acceptance speech.
Gehring uses arm, bat to get Raiders into D-III state final
South Range freshman pitcher Jake Gehring (9) yells to his teammate in celebration during Thursday evenings State Semifinals matchup at Huntington Park in Columbus.
Local AT&T workers walk out over what CWA calls an unfair labor practice
Local AT&T workers represented by the Communications Workers of America walked out
Officials: Levy passage crucial
By JUSTIN WIER jwier@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials say a 1.35-mill levy is crucial for the
General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex can opt in to an attrition program
The program offers two options, early retirement or a buyout
The Streetscape beautification program in Youngstown is Saturday
Volunteers will clean up downtown and surrounding areas
Philadelphia man extradited; faces charges in robbery of jewelry store
Staff report BOARDMAN He went to Jared’s, but now he’s in jail. A Philadelphia man police say
Fewer lawns at vacant homes will be cut due to changes in city’s grass cutting program
Under the city’s new grass remediation program, fewer lawns of vacant homes will be cut by the end of the summer
The re-elected Mahoning County Democratic chairman took aim at the president
He also announced former Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Mahoning County in June
Mahoning High grads credit staff as driving force
Marquell Armour, a member of the Mahoning County High School 2018 graduating class, tells his classmates the school staff helped him to overcome his anger and self-doubt from being moved around in foster care, enabling him to set his sights on a future he never thought he'd have.
Campbell's 84 grads earn $758K in scholarships
Campbell Memorial High School graduates Fotini Koullias, left, and Deena Diamandis snap a selfie before commencement Thursday evening.
PLYMC rewards kids for reading during summer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The PLYMC organized their annual Summer Discovery program
Community spends Earth Day cleaning the MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Whispering Pines District of the Great Trail Council of
School says “no” to drugs and “yes” to positive influences
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School had their annual Yes Fest in
New trustee brings strong skill sets to Austintown
Editorial: Long gone are those folk- loric days of yore when virtually any yahoo would do to lead Ohio’s
Poland Community Briefs
Local church hosts strawberry festival The Poland Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival will
Experts: Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. When Oregon lawmakers created the state’s legal marijuana
Long push for ERA continues
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Activists pushing to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK A top aide to Kim Jong Un will make a rare visit to Washington Friday
Regulators send fuel-economy proposal to White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON Regulators have sent the White House a proposal seeking to scale
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate struggled in the first
Associated Press
Associated Press Heavy rains generated by subtropical Storm Alberto unleashed flooding in Virginia
Today is Friday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2018. There are 213 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2018. There are 213 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New deals bring autonomous vehicles a step closer to reality
SoftBank to invest $2.25B for stake in GM business By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT Two
Ryan condemns Trump’s tariffs
Ryan condemns Trump’s tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, condemned
‘Roseanne’ cancellation brings unemployment, uncertainty Rebooted show booted
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The unprecedented sudden cancellation
Trump tariffs on US allies draw retaliation threats
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration delivered a gut punch to America’s closest
Candidate’s wife is running mate
Candidate’s wife is running mate TOPEKA, Kan. A Republican running for Kansas governor has named
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Festival, 6 p.m.: Join the fun
By CATHERINE LUCEY
By CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press President Donald Trump escalated a grudge against ABC on
Tourist of a certain age
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons My family has just finished an Orlando-area vacation, and while
‘Adrift,’ a woman versus nature
review ‘Adrift’ Rating: PG-13 for injury images, peril, language, brief drug use, partial nudity
By MESFIN FEKADU
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK You could easily call Friday “National Actors
Consumer spending up 0.6%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans boosted their spending by 0.6 percent in April, the
Associated Press
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.S. is vowing to veto an Arab-backed resolution that asks
America’s immigration policy could use some common sense
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Strangely enough, it was Notre
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman fired after cops seize laxative-laced brownies SALINE, Mich. A Michigan
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges WARREN Officers found suspected marijuana, pills, a scale and sandwich bags
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted the following people: Edward A. Cassinger II, 43, Creek
Glenwood closed after chase, crash
Glenwood closed after chase, crash YOUNGSTOWN Part of Glenwood Avenue closed Thursday night
Power finally restored downtown, but no cooling services to a number of customers
The issue is on the west side of downtown
Matsuyama, Woods finish strong in first round at Memorial
Hideki Matsuyama and Tiger Woods hit their stride at the end of their rounds at the Memorial, and it paid off in different ways.
Browns’ Randall gets heat for NBA tweet
Browns safety Damarious Randall underestimated two things: the power of social media and passion of Cleveland fans.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet at 11 a.m.
corrections
corrections A Trumbull County grand jury Wednesday continued the case of Mark P. Donaldson, 19,
Texan wins National Spelling Bee
Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. Fourteen-year-old Karthik Nemmani of McKinney, Texas, has won
Jutanugarn shares early lead in U.S. Women’s Open
The sun shone brightly at rain-soaked Shoal Creek. So did Ariya Jutanugarn, Sarah Jane Smith and Jeongeun Lee.
Prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT All games at Huntington Park, Columbus Thursday’s SEMIFINALS
Cards score 5 in 9th to beat Bucs
Yairo Munoz hit a three-run, game-ending homer to cap St. Louis’ five-run ninth inning.
Lindor homers twice as Tribe edges Twins
Francisco Lindor’s second home run of the game for Cleveland snapped an eighth-inning tie.
Cianchetti, DelSignore to wed June 2
Laura Cianchetti of Tallmadge and Anthony DelSignore of Canfield will be united in marriage during a
PLYMC rewards kids for reading during summer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The PLYMC organized their annual Summer Discovery program
June date set for Mabbott-Martin wedding vows
EAST LIVERPOOL Steve and Amy Mabbott of East Liverpool are announcing the engagement of their
Pinwheels for Prevention raises awareness
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Holiday Inn hosted the 13th annual Pinwheels for
CHC celebrates Student Appreciation Day
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students were treated to an ice cream sundae bar during the school’s annual Student Appreciation Day on May 18.
Boardman Community Briefs
Art show reception to be June 3 The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman is hosting a reception for its
Austintown Community Briefs
Living with Alzheimer’s for caregivers by the Alzheimer’s Association When someone is diagnosed
PLYMC rewards kids for reading during summer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The PLYMC organized their annual Summer Discovery program
Union students become principal for a day
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Union Elementary School allowed students in each grade to
Students display school projects at STEM night
The Austintown Middle School welcomed members of the community to the sixth annual Austintown STEM Showcase in the school’s cafetorium on May 8.
West Boulevard celebrates science with fair
West Boulevard Elementary had their annual science fair in the school’s gymnasium on May 17.
Hilltop dresses principal literature-style
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students and Principal Joe Maroni
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Novotny celebrate anniversary
austintown Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Novotny Sr., of Austintown, were honored recently on the occasion
Canfield Community Briefs
Jump start your 4th of July with “Just Friends” The public is invited to a picnic/concert with
Celebrate Poland events announced
The 12th annual Celebrate Poland event will take place on June 29 and 30, which will celebrate
Kymberly Hoffman v Robert Switka
BOARDMAN Kymberly Hoffman and Robert Switka, both of Boardman, were united in marriage Sept. 30,
Choir hosts dinner and special performance
Poland Seminary High School’s choir had a dinner at the school on May 19 for parents where they entertained the guests.
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley has run and walk fundraiser
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley had their annual Valley
Fire Department grants birthday wish 55 years in the making
An Austintown citizen got the chance to celebrate his 60th birthday as a fireman for a shift on Feb. 25.
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