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Vindy.com for June 24, 2018
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Decaying trees growing concern on North Side
Vindicator reporter Samantha Phillips stands in a hole in a sycamore tree on Tod Lane on Youngstown’s North Side. These human-sized holes worry some residents, ...
Stories published June 24, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ex-Browns RB sees hope
Former Pro Bowl running back Greg Pruitt attended the 18th Annual Ron Stoops Sr. and Anthony Pelini Memorial Foundation Bocce Social at the MVR Restaurant in Youngstown.
Scrappers suffer first loss at home
The Crosscutters enjoyed an 8-1 romp at Eastwood Field.
Indians rout Tigers 10-2, extend streak to 7
Cleveland outscored Detroit 26-3 in the Tribe's three-game sweep
'Juraissic Park' stomps to $150M at box office
This was the movie industry's fourth biggest weekend in history
Trump decries Mexican immigrants as 'invaders'
The president's statement has outraged the American Civil Liberties Union
Trump officials say location of all separated children known
A government fact sheet says the US is working to reunite the children with their families
Driver strikes, kills police officer in NE Ohio
Authorities are searching for a dark-colored, late-model Jeep Wrangler
Republicans get classified documents on Russia probe
Justice officials had been threatened with punishment had they not released the info
Remorseful Roseanne: I'm a 'hate magnet'
Barr made her first interview today since cancellation of her hit TV sitcom
Calvin Center keeps basketball real for many
Dave Stambul found a permanent site to conduct his indoor adult basketball league games.
Future brides visit Goodwill event to find the perfect gown
It’s no secret that planning a wedding often takes a tremendous amount of time, money and attention to detail, but Megan Deskin already has experienced an early dose of wedding bliss.
Vigorito to get MVSD back pay despite criminal conviction
Despite a criminal conviction and elimination of his position by the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, Anthony Vigorito, former plant operations manager, will receive about $14,925 in back pay from the MVSD for two months of unpaid administrative leave last year.
Ivan, Hall selected in NHL Draft
Defenseman Michael Callahan was taken in the fifth round.
Groups join together for cleanup of Lincoln Park
The volunteers cleared Lincoln Park Drive of tires, garbage and other debris.
Struthers School Foundation hosts July 4th run
The foundation has partnered with Youngstown Clothing Co. to provide 5K race shirts. The company is owned by a Struthers graduate.
ODOT annnounces closures, restrictions, projects
ODOT announced a number of closures, restrictions and work projects on county roads beginning this week.
SPORTS DIGEST || Eastern Gateway signs 10 recruits
Eastern Gateway signs 10 recruits Youngstown The Eastern Gateway Community College Gators have
Cirque du Soleil adds new dimension with ‘Crystal’ FROZEN and fantastic
It’s a mash-up that has been waiting to happen. Cirque du Soleil’s newest show, “Crystal,” is also its first to be performed on ice.
Valley native is ice skater in show
“Crystal” is the first Cirque du Soleil show on ice, and it is also likely the first to include a Youngstown-area native in its cast.
METRO DIGEST || Workplace marijuana policies
On Demand Drug Testing & Work Solutions will host a seminar to help employers develop medical-marijuana policies from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Holiday Inn on South Avenue.
Decaying trees growing concern on North Side
Vindicator reporter Samantha Phillips stands in a hole in a sycamore tree on Tod Lane on Youngstown’s North Side. These human-sized holes worry some residents, who fear the dying trees could collapse into the street.
GM cuts Lordstown crew but boosts plant in Mexico
Editorial: General Motors has added insult to the economic injury it is causing the Mahoning Valley with the
Dems in Niles under the gun
Opinion: As the 12 Democratic precinct committee members in Niles contemplate the extraordinarily important
Protesters, Dems: Reunite immigrant families
Associated Press MCALLEN, TEXAS Demonstrators led rallies and protests Saturday to decry the
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Boardman Public Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Quaker
HGTV’s Joanna & Chip Gaines have a 5th child
HGTV’s Joanna & Chip Gaines have a 5th child WACO, TEXAS HGTV’s Joanna and Chip Gaines have
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Vindy commentary, letters serving noble purpose
Opinion: Vindy commentary, letters serving noble purpose After we both had read last Sunday’s Vindicator,
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald
Love, Lansingville
Opinion: The Lansingville neighborhood of Youngstown could go back to the farmland it once was, says Ken
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, township hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Beaver
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Youngstown State University v. Amanda Stout, money.
METRO DIGEST || Free meals for children
GED class sign-ups YOUNGSTOWN Free Aspire GED classes begin in July. The classes are for adults
No charges for teens who mocked man who was drowning
No charges for teens who mocked man who was drowning COCOA, Fla. Five Florida teenagers will not
Koepka wins, Mickelson loses at U.S. Open
Well, what does everyone think about last week’s U.S. Open?
FIFA mulls discipline for Swiss players
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against Swiss players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Children of workplace raids in Salem, Norwalk await fate
Associated Press NORWALK Two of the largest workplace immigration raids yet under the Trump
Mark this famous condiment’s 150th birthday with a tour of Avery Island A TOAST TO TABASCO
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor AVERY ISLAND, La. One of the world’s most famous
Maintaining ‘Order’
1. When “Law & Order” premiered on NBC in 1990, which actors played the police detective partners?
SOCIETY DIGEST || Dorothy Day House to host roundtable
Dorothy Day House to host roundtable YOUNGSTOWN Brittany Fair from the Lawrence County Crisis
Flower vases, urns, fountains prove popular with collectors
Flowers were an important part of lives of the 1880s to 1950s Americans. Technology had advanced to
Saudi women take to the roads as driving ban is lifted
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi women are in the driver’s seat for the first time in
Cirque preview at OH WOW!
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cast members of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” show will put on a short
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Doctorate Julie Christine Rice, daughter of Paul and Diane Rice of Poland, graduated
TREE RESPONSIBILITY FACTS
The person whose property (house, garage, or fence) is damaged would file a claim with his insurance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hot Rod Super Nationals, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Last day to revel in the
Clubs for Kids Golf Classic set for Aug. 3
Staff report BOARDMAN The eighth annual Clubs for Kids Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s
Three Sheep Gallery will host local authors
Three Sheep Gallery will host local authors BOARDMAN Three Sheep Gallery and Workshop, 6010
LIMELIGHTS
CAREER PATHS Modern Office Products of Boardman has promoted Nate Zepernick to the position of
Petitti reinvests in Boardman location with store renovation
The company recently completed a $1.5 million-plus remodel of the facility at 5509 South Ave.
US moves 100 coffins to inter-Korean border to receive war remains
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA The U.S. military said it moved 100 wooden coffins to the
IN THE CUP!/Area holes-in-one
Tony Cardone aced the 156-yard No. 5 at Mill Creek’s South Course. He used a 8-iron. Witnesses were
Are sugar worries weighing on sales of Frappuccino?
Associated Press NEW YORK Frappuccino sales are struggling, and concerns about how much sugar
Garden Show names blue ribbon winners
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of Youngstown recently hosted a flower show at the D.D.
Sanders: I was told to leave Va. restaurant
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was booted from a
OPEC, allies agree to share increased oil production
Associated Press VIENNA OPEC nations and oil-producing countries not in the cartel said Saturday
‘You Were Made for This’ explores marriage, parenting
By OLINE H. COGDILL Associated Press “You Were Made for This” (Little, Brown), by Michelle Sacks
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 is planning an overnight trip for Tuesday and Wednesday to Erie, Pa., and Presque
Firefighters suspended over porn tape leaving the department
Firefighters suspended over porn tape leaving the department AKRON Akron officials say one
DOJ gives Congress new classified docs on Russia probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department says it has given House Republicans new
Answers about Medicare calculations are elusive
Q. Can you please explain to me the modified adjusted gross income that Social Security tells me it
On the links | Area golf league scores
bedford trails golf course Mahoning Valley Men’s Golf League Low Gross — Mike Durina 36, Wendell
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Marlene Bryant to Frank Lordi, Eldora Drive, Youngstown, $38,000. Wellman Building Maintenance LLC
Home Savings donates
Home Savings donates YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings recently donated $5,500 to the Youngstown Symphony
Again, parents are most important people in a family
A column of mine that originally appeared in January of 2017 has been circulating on the Internet
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
area golf calendar | Upcoming events
JUNE FRIDAY — Tamer Win Junior Boys and Girls Tournaments at Tamer Win Golf & Country Club. Cost
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, video class on
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