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84 Campbell grads receive diplomas tonight
The cheers of proud families echoed throughout Campbell Memorial High School on Thursday as their loved ones, in black and red gowns with mortarboards, streamed into the gymnasium for the Class of 2018 commencement.
Mahoning County High grad says school saved his life
Marquale Armour told his fellow graduates at Mahoning County High School to never give up.
NBA Finals: Warriors blow out Cavaliers in OT
The Warriors lead the NBA Finals 1-0. Game 2 is Sunday night.
November levy is 'crucial' for Mahoning mental health services, Piccirilli says
Officials say a 1.35-mill levy is crucial for the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board to meet the county’s demand for its services.
Y'town's 21st CityScape beautification day Saturday
Youngstown CityScape will have its 21st annual Streetscape beautification program from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Re-elected Mahoning County Democratic chairman takes aim at Trump
Re-elected Mahoning County Democratic chairman takes aim at Trump
Downtown power failure fixed but chiller failure continues
Downtown power failure fixed but chiller failure continues
Summer Movie Series kicks off June 18 on Covelli Centre lawn
Summer Movie Series kicks off June 18 on Covelli Centre lawn
Local AT&T workers walk out over what CWA calls an unfair labor practice
Local AT&T workers walk out over what CWA calls an unfair labor practice
Possibility of Las Vegas casino workers’ strike draws closer
Possibility of Las Vegas casino workers’ strike draws closer
City schools participate in the Summer Food Service Program
City schools participate in the Summer Food Service Program
US consumer spending up 0.6 percent, best in 5 months
US consumer spending up 0.6 percent, best in 5 months
Official: 2 more months to restore power in Puerto Rico
Official: 2 more months to restore power in Puerto Rico
Mahoning commissioners OK 1.35-mill Mental Health levy
Mahoning commissioners OK 1.35-mill Mental Health levy
Ryan condemns steel and aluminum tariffs on allies
The tariffs are set to go into effect at midnight tonight.
Threatening Facebook post could bring criminal charges
Threatening Facebook post could bring criminal charges
US average mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.56 percent
US average mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.56 percent
Ukraine: Reporter’s fake murder involved pig’s blood, morgue
Ukraine: Reporter’s fake murder involved pig’s blood, morgue
Police make arrests after drugs, gun found in search
Police make arrests after drugs, gun found in search
Police investigate after Warren daycare struck by bullets
Police investigate after Warren day care struck by bullets
Trio with 'sovereign' license plate face charges after fracas
Trio with 'sovereign' license plate face charges after fracas
Trump escalates fight with ABC after 'Roseanne' cancellation
Trump escalates fight with ABC after Roseanne cancellation
US to push steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
US to push steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
Trump says he’s giving full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza
Trump says he’s giving full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza
VINDY LIVE NOW | Mary Louk and Chris Anderson discuss major pet adoption program this weekend
VINDY LIVE NOW | Mary Louk and Chris Anderson discuss major pet adoption program this weekend
Capitals even up series with Knights
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, left, shoves down Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin (21) during the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Jury recommends death for Hundley
Hundley, who fired two sets of lawyers and tried to represent himself, decided to represent himself during the sentencing phase Wednesday, but he gave jurors no reason why his life should be spared, instead rehashing his claimed someone that someone broke into the home while he was sleeping and killed Huff.
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.
60-year-old woman’s death ruled a homicide
Staff report LIBERTY The August death of a 60-year-old woman that initially appeared to be
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
Recounts didn’t change the results of four Mahoning County races
An Austintown tax levy still lost by 14 votes
Liberty officials want to negotiate water prices
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com WARREN Liberty officials are concerned about the
Boardman officials say Meijer could be looking to locate in the township
Development company seeks zone change on U.S. Route 224 site
Kluber leads Tribe to sweep over White Sox
Kluber pitched six shutout innings as the Cleveland Indians rolled to their fifth straight win
Youngstown Playhouse's season finale offers rapid-fire laughs
Eric Chevlen, Mckenzie Moorman, Benjamin Mowrer, and Alan McCreary star in Youngstown Playhouse ‘Bullets Over Broadway.’
‘I’m a judge, not a ringmaster,’ says Judge H.F. Inderlied Jr.
Judge says litigation between Desmond and Gains is beginning to resemble a three-ring circus
218 graduate in Howland High’s Class of 2018
Twins Kamryn, left, and Kendyl Buckley check out their diplomas during commencement Wednesday night at Packard Music Hall in Warren.
oddly enough
oddly enough 4 charged with tainting cupcakes with bodily fluids WINCHESTER, Conn. Police
Fungi in your mulch?
Fungi in your mulch? While not harmful to plants, these mushrooms can be a sign of too much mulch
Are drugs needed to help stage fright?
Most people have experienced performance anxiety at some time during their life. Acting in an
Hydrangea School
Hydrangea School When: Today, 6-8:30 p.m. What: Learn how to get your hydrangeas to bloom, or
The vine that ate the South
Q. My sister in Alabama posted a picture of kudzu covering a telephone pole near her home. Is kudzu
Today
Today Fairs and Festivals Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of
EPPS: Established perennial plants swap
By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer How many times have you fallen in love
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER MLB GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Angels 1 DETROIT Jose Iglesias’ two-run single keyed a Detroit’s
SPORTS digest
RUSH Sprint Cars to appear at Speedway HARTFORD The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply “410” Sprint Cars
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 31
Today is Thursday, May 31, the 151st day of 2018. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning Democrats meet tonight to select party officers – all who are running unopposed
David Betras to be re-elected chairman
Weinstein indicted on sex charges
Associated Press NEW YORK Harvey Weinstein was indicted Wednesday on rape and criminal sex-act
Michael Jackson estate sues ABC
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The estate of Michael Jackson is suing
Trump signs Right to Try bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday aimed at helping
US-China trade Beijing vows to fight tariff hike
Associated Press BEIJING China’s government accused the Trump administration of hurting its
Islamic State claims responsibility for terrorist attack in Belgium
Associated Press BRUSSELS A Belgian prison inmate who killed three people while on furlough
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK A senior North Korean official and the top U.S. diplomat had dinner in
Gowdy rejects ‘spy’ claim, defends probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON There is no evidence that the FBI planted a “spy” on President
NEW CASTLE Outdoor summer concerts at Riverwalk
Staff report New Castle New Visions, part of the New Castle downtown revitalization movement,
Kardashian goes to the White House to talk pardon
By JILL COLVIN and ANTHONY McCARTNEY Associated Press WASHINGTON Reality TV star Kim
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: French Open. 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Italian
Rice’s mother building center in honor of son
By RACHEL DISSELL The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Walk in the front door of 6117 St. Clair Avenue
‘Slain’ journalist turns up at news conference
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine To the gasps, whoops and applause of stunned colleagues, Russian
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Action Point (R) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 12:15, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40 Regal
Music in the Afternoon recital
Staff report The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s annual summer recital, Music in the
Prolific painter
99-year-old wows with art show at senior residence By JAVONTE ANDERSON The Blade SYLVANIA,
Girl dies after being hit by trailer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say an Ohio girl who had just been dropped off at a bus stop by
Camp Showbiz seeking participants
Camp Showbiz seeking participants The Oakland Center For the Arts will have its third annual
School shooting suspect foretold intention in videos
School shooting suspect foretold intention in videos FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. In chilling cellphone
easy street cabaret nights Federal Street Blues open summer concert series
IF YOU GO What: Easy Street’s Cabaret Nights at the DeYor with Josh Lewis and the Federal Street
Murry released
Murry released YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown was released from
Love satisfied as strained season leads to NBA Finals
Cavs’ Big Man questionable for Game 1 against Warriors
BANKING Fed looks to ease Volcker Rule
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is proposing to ease a rule aimed at defusing
Giuliani advises against firing Sessions
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer has repeatedly counseled him not to
Leave the VA alone
Opinion: By Mark Luskus OtherWords Veterans have made enormous sacrifices for the United States. The rest
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Sat: Demos Papadimas, 7 p.m. B&O Complex, 530
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 48.581.28 Aqua America,
BUSINESS digest
Wines of Valley Trail YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced a
McConnell is winning long game
Opinion: WASHINGTON Franklin Roosevelt, afflicted by the disease at age 39, died in April 1945 at the polio
Ivanka Trump’s company enjoys Chinese hospitality
Editorial: While President Donald J. Trump continues to pound his chest about China’s unfair trade practices,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Local author visits Trumbull Retired Teachers Association
Local author visits Trumbull Retired Teachers Association
Waging war in the garden CUCUMBER BEETLES
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer This year we have studied, laid out our
Lead in soil
Lead in soil If you are growing edible vegetables or working in a garden where an old house used
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Crestview school board, 9 a.m., town hall meeting, Performing Arts Center, 44100
ABC and ‘Roseanne’: Warning signs before racist tweet
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK An old picture of Roseanne Barr dressed as Adolf
Wednesday, May 30 (83 stories)
After recounts, 4 Mahoning races remain the same
Recounts didn’t change the outcomes of four races in Mahoning County.
'Accidental' death ruled a homicide
The August death of a 60-year-old woman that initially appeared to be accidental was ruled a homicide by late Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk in March.
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
'Roseanne’ finishes as most-watched comedy in last week
'Roseanne’ finishes as most-watched comedy in last week
Stock markets reverse course and surge as Italy fears fade
Stock markets reverse course and surge as Italy fears fade
Florida school shooting suspect foretold intention in videos
Florida school shooting suspect foretold intention in videos
Iowa utility: Project means wind will meet customer demand
Iowa utility: Project means wind will meet customer demand
Prosecutor accused of trading sex for leniency pleads guilty
Prosecutor accused of trading sex for leniency pleads guilty
More evacuations advised as Hawaii lava approaches
More evacuations advised as Hawaii lava approaches
Europe expects to be hit by US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Europe expects to be hit by US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Ohio Edison says downtown outage should be fixed by tonight
Ohio Edison says downtown outage should be fixed by tonight
Police release aerial video records of Vegas Strip shooting
Police release aerial video records of Vegas Strip shooting
Fed finds nationwide pickup in manufacturing activity
Fed finds nationwide pickup in manufacturing activity
76ers investigate critical tweets linked to Colangelo
76ers investigate critical tweets linked to Colangelo
ODOT says Columbiana bridge opening likely delayed
ODOT says Columbiana bridge opening likely delayed
Bishop Murry released from Cleveland Clinic, responding well
Bishop Murry released from Cleveland Clinic, responding well
Man asleep in parking lots gets second felony OVI charge
Man asleep in parking lots gets second felony OVI charge
Judge to determine future of special prosecutor appointed by Gains
Judge to determine future of special prosecutor appointed by Gains
With Missouri governor resignation agreed, one criminal charge dropped
Prosecutor dropping computer tampering case against Greitens
Counselors greet Indiana students after shooting
The Latest: Counselors greet Indiana students after shooting
Tennessee deputy fatally shot; suspect at large
URGENT Tennessee sheriff’s deputy fatally shot; suspect at large
Baptist church removing decade-old Jesus statue that some deem too “Catholic”
Baptist church removing Jesus statue it deems too “Catholic”
Small plane crashes on Arizona street while making emergency landing
Small plane crashes on street while making emergency landing
Iowa utility eyes $922M wind project that will meet all customer demand
Iowa utility: Project means wind will meet customer demand
Report: Chesapeake Bay improving but huge challenges remain
Report: Chesapeake Bay improving but huge challenges remain
It's cut day at National Spelling Bee; 50 advance to Thursday
Only 1 in 10 will advance at National Spelling Bee
HUNDLEY CASE | Jurors recommend death for Lance Hundley
Jurors decide Lance Hundley should receive the death penalty
‘Dead’ reporter shows up to press conference
The Russian reporter reported shot and killed in the Ukraine, shows up at a press conference.
Survey: US businesses add a solid 178,000 jobs in May
Hiring was strong in construction, education and health care, and professional and business services, which includes accounting, engineering and legal services while retailers cut jobs.
Explosion damages UPS freight hub in Kentucky
An explosion damaged a UPS freight hub Wednesday morning in Kentucky’s second-largest city, sending multiple people to the hospital in what fire officials described as an accidental blast.
SANDLOTS | Class B games at Cene Park
KICKOFF TOURNAMENT Baird Brothers 7, Astro Falcons 0 Tyler Smith tossed a three-hit shut out in
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges AUSTINTOWN A man faces drug charges after police said they found him
TOMORROW in VALLEY 24
TOMORROW in VALLEY 24 The 1920s come roaring to life with Youngstown Playhouse’s “Bullets over
White House: US ‘continues to actively prepare’ for summit
Associated Press Rapid-fire diplomacy played out on two continents Tuesday in advance of an
Drunken crash with kids leads to 18 months in prison
Tyler Yoho hit another car on Calla Road at a high rate of speed with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.
Roads closed for festival
Roads closed for festival WARREN The following roads will be closed effective 6 p.m. today until
prep sports at a glance
SOFTBALL Friday’s Division III state tournament softball game between Champion and North Union now
Trump steps up efforts to maintain control of Senate
President using appearances to mobilize core backers Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Swift named WJWL Woman of the Year
Swift named WJWL Woman of the Year WARREN The Warren Junior Women’s League recently named Mary
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump and Democratic critics traded outraged, sometimes
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 4:30 p.m., central office, Dr. David Ritchie Legacy Room,
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Lawyer: Weinstein had long relationship with rape accuser
Associated Press NEW YORK The woman who has accused Harvey Weinstein of rape in his criminal
Serena fashionably returns to Grand Slam tennis
French Open is her first major event since giving birth 9 months ago
Vindicator spelling bee champ eliminated from national competition
Mackenzie Sambroak already has her sights set on next year’s spelling bee.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Marriage proposal is upstaged by 3-year-old’s call of nature near couple BAY CITY,
Body found of man who disappeared in flooding
Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, MD. Searchers on Tuesday scouring a river alongside an historic
With the NBA Finals kicking off Thursday, here is report on 2018’s best and worst cities for
With the NBA Finals kicking off Thursday, here is report on 2018’s best and worst cities for
YSU’s Jones receives CoSIDA honor
YSU’s Jones receives CoSIDA honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior high jumper Abby Jones has
Wilson’s questionable hit inspired Knights to series lead
NHL has chosen not to discipline Caps forward
Alberto moves to nation's interior, few major problems reported
The soggy remnants of Alberto moved toward the nation’s interior Tuesday, leaving scattered flooding and downed trees in the wake of the year’s first named tropical storm.
Skewers for grilling out
Chicken and Steak Kebabs McCormick.com Try a new variation on Taco Tuesday: applying McCormick
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Aut Mori Grotto will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the hall, 563 N. Belle
Shailene Woodley finds her way Going ‘Adrift’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES In October 2016, Shailene Woodley was not paying
Associated Press
Associated Press Subtropical Storm Alberto rumbled inland Monday after its Memorial Day strike on
MVHS summer camps to be historical
Staff report The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting two summer camps at the Tyler
Auditor wants to be part of case over closure of ECOT
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s auditor is asking to formally get involved in court proceedings
We (still) like the internet
By Adam C. EARNHEARDT Special to The Vindicator Americans have finally found something we
Meal prep like a pro
Family Features Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor
Ribbon-cutting event
Ribbon-cutting event YOUNGSTOWN A ribbon-cutting for Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., will be
ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ after star’s racist tweet
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK ABC canceled its hit reboot of “Roseanne” on Tuesday
Coming to terms with aging
Dear Annie: My 30th birthday is just around the corner, and it’s bothering me more than I’d like to
Must-have recipes for summer soirees
Family Features Summer is all about enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, but even
Trump ignores his base
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons In the great din and clatter in our nationwide argument over
Gambling on sports is a bad bet on so many different platforms
Opinion: “I am shocked, shocked, to find that gambling is going on in here.” — Captain Renault,
Sweet refreshing frozen summer treats
Froz Pops McCormick.com Made with McCormick Lime, Raspberry and Vanilla Extracts and your
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 30
Today is Wednesday, May 30, the 150th day of 2018. There are 215 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
At 125, Goodwill Industries continues on growth path
Editorial: More than 3,000 years ago, ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle pinpointed the classical traits
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 47.30-0.63 Aqua America, .20
Tuesday, May 29 (72 stories)
Poland’s Grisdale caps full agenda at state
There are biathlons, triathlons and quadrathlons, but there is isn’t a name for what Jackie Grisdale did to make the state tournament in track.
West Branch ready for first state tournament
What began as an innocent joke among the softball team has become a reality.
Coaches respond to OHSAA rule changes
A change in eligibility rules, an extension of the baseball season and a possible return of Saturday playoff football highlight recent actions taken by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Boardman opens its new $3.6 million fire station
New station preserves the department’s past, while also moving it into the future
Rep. Tim Ryan answers a variety of questions at a town hall meeting
Questions came from a largely friendly audience to the congressman
Commission recommends medical marijuana facility be approved
Youngstown planning commission recommends medical marijuana facility be approved
Man faces charges after police said he did cocaine on a car
Man faces charges after police said he did cocaine on a car
Commission recommends waiver to allow marijuana cultivating facility to open
Commission recommends waiver to allow marijuana cultivating facility to open
Man musses up Hair Depot robbery; caught by police
Man musses up Hair Depot robbery; caught by police
UPDATE | 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
Season 2 of 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
City's power outage should be resolved soon: Ohio Edison
City's downtown power outage should be resolved soon: Ohio Edison
Florida pizza worker shoots, kills attacker in scary mask
Florida pizza worker shoots, kills attacker in scary mask
154 couples will be honored Sunday by Youngstown diocese
154 couples will be honored Sunday by Youngstown diocese
VINDY POLL NOW | It's LeBron vs. Stephen again — for 4th straight year. What's your bet?
It's LeBron vs. Stephen again — for 4th straight year. What's your bet?
Woman cited after being stopped in area known for drugs
Woman cited after being stopped in area know for drugs
Classes resume at Texas school for 1st time since shooting
Classes resume at Texas school for 1st time since shooting
Roseanne Barr apologizes for 'bad joke’ about Obama aide
Roseanne Barr apologizes for ’bad joke’ about Obama aide
Power outage strands roller coaster riders at amusement park
Power outage strands roller coaster riders at amusement park
Chairman: Starbucks still aims to be gathering place
Chairman: Starbucks still aims to be gathering place
Man gets 18 months for driving drunk with his 2 kids
Man gets 18 months for driving drunk with his 2 kids
Woman tells police she, son were thrown from moving car
Woman tells police she, son were thrown from moving car
City man charged after stabbing
City man charged after stabbing YOUNGSTOWN City police arrested a man on a domestic-violence
Standing up for ‘a special class’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Olivia Barrett may not have ever been in combat, but she
Campbell schools forecast deficit for 2019
The Campbell City School District’s five-year forecast anticipates that the district will run a deficit in 2019
Taylor, Washinko receive OHSAA honor
Taylor, Washinko receive OHSAA honor COLUMBUS Two Mahoning Valley coaches have been honored with
After self-promotional tweet, Trump honors war dead at Arlington
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington
Warren man goes on trial today in shooting death of girlfriend
Warren man goes on trial today in shooting death of girlfriend
MEMORIAL DAY | Honoring the fallen of Poland Jeff Vrabel, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron, read aloud the names of 24 Poland residents who died serving their
WORLD WAR I Almar H. Detchon, Frank M. Pickens. Leslie E. Werner WORLD WAR II George R.
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at
Ex-Fitch principal new A'town trustee
Austintown trustees select Doug McGlynn to fill former trustee’s unexpired term.
Needed rest next
James recharges batteries for 8th straight NBA Finals Associated Press BOSTON LeBron James
Power outage strands riders at Cedar Point
Power outage strands riders at Cedar Point SANDUSKY A power outage at an amusement park in Ohio
Former president hospitalized, misses Kennebunkport parade
Associated Press KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine The hospitalization of former President George H.W. Bush
French President Macron rewards migrant worker who saved child
Associated Press PARIS President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lauded as a hero a migrant from Mali
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. officials worked with North Korea over the weekend on plans for
Rep battling alcoholism, drops out of race
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Republican Congressman Thomas Garrett of Virginia announced
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Longtime CBS radio correspondent Bob Fuss dies at 64 FALLS CHURCH, Va. Longtime
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township Government
Agencies fight crime with drones
Associated Press TOLEDO No longer a novelty, drones are becoming an everyday tool for more
Alberto comes ashore with heavy rain, threat of flooding
Associated Press Subtropical Storm Alberto rumbled inland Monday after its Memorial Day strike on
Rail work to close part of busy Warren street
Staff report WARREN East Market Street near the Trumbull Regional Medical Center will be closed
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed BOARDMAN The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley is seeking volunteers to
state track qualifiers
DIVISION I AUSTINTOWN FITCH Emoni Davis — shot put Lauren Dolak — 800 4x100 relay team
Despite talk of blue wave, Dems could lose congressional elections
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Election day is nearly six months away, and conventional wisdom
Starbucks training a first step, experts say, in facing bias
Starbucks training a first step, experts say, in facing bias Starbucks will close more than 8,000
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 29
Today is Tuesday, May 29, the 149th day of 2018. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Big pay gaps bad for business
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords Mattel is one of the largest toy-making companies on earth. Turns
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “And Justice
Valley prepares to stop the bleed
In moments when tragedy strikes, like many that we have experienced as a nation in recent history; loss of blood remains a leading factor in a person’s ability to recover.
School will host Blue Jay Expo
School will host Blue Jay Expo NORTH JACKSON The Jackson-Milton Middle/High School, 13910
Ohio’s congressional map should be tossed out now
Editorial: When more than 75 percent of the voters in this month’s primary election approved a constitutional
Students cry, greet teacher who stopped shooting
Associated Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind. A suburban Indianapolis teacher who was shot while tackling
Monday, May 28 (57 stories)
Raiders’ lineup steady from top to bottom
The Raiders’ lineup has come through with timely hits since their district final win over Mogadore.
East sprinter Lewis motivated by loss of beloved mother
While East’s track team is chasing medals from Columbus to wear around their necks, Laniya Lewis already wears some very precious metal.
Former Fitch principal chosen as new Austintown Township trustee
The other two trustees selected him for his experience and his budgeting skills.
Trump assumes somber tone at Memorial Day event
The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va.
Fitch grads overcome losses, other obstacles
Moriah Berni hugs her dad, Austintown Fitch principal Chris Berni, after he hands a diploma to her Sunday during the school’s commencement. She was one of 422 graduates of the high school.
Cavs defeat Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals
With another Game 7 victory at stake, LeBron James would not sit out
Puskas: LeBron got by with a little help from his friends
Green was the theme of the night for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals
Struthers Class of 2018 leaves its mark on school
You’d never know it from talking to him, but Ethan Vo readily admits that, at times, he’s slow to pick up on things.
SPORTS DIGEST || Valley All-Star Classic set for Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host the fifth annual High School Valley All-Star Classic, presented by Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods and media partners 21 WFMJ-TV and WBCB, at 6 p.m. June 8 at Eastwood Field.
Baby sister, Old Blue Eyes inspire Lowellville grads
Before she died as an infant, Ella Rose Solak had no way of knowing that part of her legacy would include paving the paths on which her older brother, Nathaniel I. Solak, would one day walk.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCE AWARDS baseball red tier Players of the Year Alex Cardona, Boardman
Girard graduates say goodbye as they move to next chapter of life
143 students received their diplomas at Girard’s 135th commencement.
Ursuline High School bids farewell to graduates, longtime principal
This year’s graduating class was the school’s 110th, and included 102 graduates.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Sunday: The Warren JFK grad shot a 71 in the final round of the Fort Worth Invitational. He had two birdies and three bogeys to finish tied for 32nd place, pocketing $36,068.
Indians win on rookie’s walk-off homer
Greg Allen had one thought as he saw his teammates waiting for him at home plate
Kyle Busch gets 1st win in Charlotte
He’s only NASCAR driver in modern era with win on every track Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Former teacher inspires Mooney’s Class of ‘18
121 Cardinal Mooney graduates received their diploma at the school’s 60th commencement.
METRO DIGEST || Struthers standoff ends peacefully
Police negotiated and ended a standoff in Struthers near the 400 block of Garfield Street on Saturday evening.
METRO DIGEST || Ohio Turnpike crash sends 3 to hospital
Ohio Turnpike crash sends 3 to hospital BEAVER A pregnant woman and two others were injured in
Change in nation’s attitude helping Vietnam vets heal
Vietnam veteran Carl Nunziato of Youngstown recalls the hatred he faced upon returning to the U.S. from the Vietnam War.
Civil-rights historians tell little-known story of WWII vet
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Hours after leaving military service behind in 1946, a decorated
Memorial Day flag-garden idea spreads across US
Associated Press BOSTON The solemn display of tens of thousands of U.S. flags that first
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Boardman Township trustees, 4 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Sunday’s other MLB games American League Yankees 3, Angels 1 NEW YORK
US Marines’ bravery celebrated 100 years after French battle
Associated Press BELLEAU, France High-ranking military officials from the United States, France
PRO GOLF Sunday’s recaps
LPGA Lee birdies on 18 for birthday win ANN ARBOR Minjee Lee’s task was simple: A birdie on
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam AUSTIN, MINN. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is
ON AREA DIAMONDS Sandlot roundup
18u DuraEdge 12, Creekside Fitness 2 Matt Senchak had two hits and scored twice, Braeden
The winners (by a nose) in top US sniffer dogs competition
Associated Press GALLOWAY, N.J. One of America’s best law-enforcement officers at sniffing out
75 years later, soldiers recall carnage of Alaska WWII battle
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska William Roy Dover’s memory of the World War II battle is as
Cardinal Mooney hosts award ceremony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School and its Alumni Relations Committee recently
Interim provost leaving Clarion University
Interim provost leaving Clarion University CLARION, PA. Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, interim provost of
Ricciardo holds nerve to win Monaco GP despite power loss
Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo steadied his nerve when victory threatened to escape him again as he overcame a significant midrace power loss
Trump: US team in N. Korea is planning summit with Kim
Associated Press President Donald Trump said Sunday a U.S. team was in North Korea to plan a
Plan announced to turn theme park into public park
Associated Press MONROE, OHIO An Ohio amusement park once home to roller coasters such as The
Fitch Class of 2018
Fitch Class of 2018 Number of graduates: 422 Valedictorians: Joseph Capezzuto, Jack Chepke,
Book tells story of 8 US WWI heroes’ link to Unknown Soldier
Associated Press NEW YORK A new book published in time for Memorial Day tells the story of the
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Canfield Republican Women’s Club PAC will sponsor a quarter auction fundraiser June 6 at
notices
notices BASEBALL Liberty Baseball Camp — conducted by former Youngstown State assistant coach
Serve those who serve us
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Every Memorial Day, we remember those who died during active
Power drives No. 17 to 500 win for Roger Penske
Will Power hated racing on ovals. He wasn’t a fan of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and figured he would never win the Indianapolis 500
Lawyer: We’ll fight any try to subpoena Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s legal team would advise that he refuse to
Authorities: Flash flood strikes Md. community
Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, Md. Flash floods struck a Maryland city Sunday that had been
MEMORIAL DAY | What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Memorial Day. Residents of communities not listed should check their
City, county, state and federal offices: Closed. No mail delivery. Schools: Youngstown, Warren,
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 28
Today is Monday, May 28, the 148th day of 2018. There are 217 days left in the year. This is the
Remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice
Opinion: By Maj. GEN. MARK E. BARTMAN Ohio Adjutant General Today is Memorial Day. It’s our opportunity
Save some time this holiday to honor nation’s war dead
Editorial: Sadly enough, many Americans unintentionally will disrespect the true meaning and purpose of today’s
‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office
‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office NEW YORK In the largest disturbance yet in
Cardinals rally late to defeat slumping Pirates
Harrison Bader stepped to the plate with a chance to pull the St. Louis Cardinals even knowing the heat Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vazquez was going to send his way
Roses finishes 20-under for Colonial victory
Justin Rose got his first PGA Tour victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament
First-time winner a lock at French Open
Jelena Ostapenko is again in rare company: a first-round loser as the defending champion at a Grand Slam tournament
memorial day events
MAHONING county Boardman: The Boardman Kiwanis will present its 114th Memorial Day Parade and
girard High school class of 2018
girard High school class of 2018 Number of graduates: 143 Valedictorians: Anthony Costarella,
Sunday, May 27 (77 stories)
Former teacher shares life lessons with Mooney's 2018 graduates today
A steady stream of gold and red gowns flowed across the stage as Cardinal Mooney’s 2018 graduating class received diplomas Sunday at Stambaugh Auditorium on the city’s North Side.
Graduation bittersweet for tight-knit Girard Class of 2018
Ondraya Frankino and Nick Mann are best friends who were raised in the same Girard neighborhood.
2 Fitch grads survived ultimate loss to reach today's commencement
When Makaela Giannini and Emanuel Dawkins stepped forward Sunday to accept their diplomas as members of the Fitch High School Class of 2018, they each had an unseen angel walking beside them.
6 valedictorians among Struthers Class of 2018 graduating today
You’d never know it from talking to him, but Ethan Vo readily admits that, at times, he’s slow to pick up on things.
Lowellville student guided by sister's death among 55 graduated today
Before she died as an infant, Ella Rose Solak had no way of knowing that part of her legacy would include paving the paths on which her older brother, Nathaniel I. Solak, would one day walk.
Ursuline grads get diplomas this afternoon
A river of green and gold gowns and mortar boards snaked down the aisles of Stambaugh Auditorium’s main hall as the 2018 graduates of Ursuline High School made their way to their seats to begin Sunday’s commencement ceremony.
Memorial Day parades, events in the Valley
Parades are planned in Boardman, Poland, North Jackson and other communities.
‘Our work not complete,’ Ohio auditor says after Infante sentencing
The Ralph Infante corruption case has concluded, but Auditor of State Dave Yost, whose agency carried out most of the investigation, says, “Our work is not complete in the Mahoning Valley.”
Chief concerns: Native American mascots under increasing scrutiny
Six Valley high schools feature Native American-themed mascots, logos or nicknames.
‘One of a kind class’ graduates at S. Range
South Range High School’s nine valedictorians and lone salutatorian offered life lessons gleaned from their teachers, parents and peers during their addresses to the school’s Class of 2018 during commencement Saturday at the school.
YSU’s Chad Zallow clinches return to NCAA
Youngstown State sprinter Chad Zallow punched his ticket to the NCAA Track and Field Championships for the third time on Saturday.
Liberty school launch rebranding campaign
School officials wants residents to know more about the district.
Regional Champion-ship: Weaver’s team still perfect
The Golden Flashes struck early against Independence with a nine-run first inning.
Pitching carries West Branch to first state tournament
Kylie Coffelt and Kelsey Byers combined on a three-hitter with 17 strikeouts.
Coleman Professional Services provides 24/7 assessments to Mahoning, Trumbull patients
Residents of Mahoning or Trumbull counties who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis can access care 24/7, provided in large part by Coleman Professional Services
Graduated Raiders still have some work left in Columbus
Discus thrower Kayti Aczel qualified for the second year in a row
Youngstown Plan is about city’s children, not politics
Editorial: SDLqAnything that would come to my desk that would have anything to do with eroding this plan [the
YSU sports at what cost?
Opinion: Lost in the fog of the primary election and the latest public corruption trial in the Mahoning
It’s all on LeBron again: Game 7 is tonight
LeBron James and the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers won’t get any sympathy from the Celtics.
Mental health board honors local leaders at annual luncheon
The board awarded an organization and six individuals at its annual “May is Mental Health Month” recognition luncheon.
Writers get stage in Strand Project
Staff report STRUTHERS The Strand Project – a special theater production in which original
Goodwill celebrates 125 years in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Goodwill celebrates a milestone and opens a new donation center in Canfield.
METRO DIGEST || Donations needed for foster adults
Donations needed for foster adults VIENNA Millwood Inc., a locally based industrial packaging
Gov. Kasich lauds progress made by Y'town schools under CEO Mohip
“This is just amazing,” Kasich said of the early results in Youngstown from HB 70. “And what shocks me is that there are people there who somehow want to destroy this program. And it’s beyond me..... What is it that they don’t like? What do they want to do – go backwards? I don’t understand it.”
Uncle Dewey and WWII
Opinion: Much of what’s printed in The Vindicator is what we gather or you provide. But some comes from other
Foster kids need us
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication “The world would be a better place if all the
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 27
Today is Sunday, May 27, the 147th day of 2018. There are 218 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
sINDIANS & PIRATES Saturday’s game recaps
INDIANS Tribe hits four homers to beat Astros, 8-6 CLEVELAND Yonder Alonso, Jason Kipnis,
Cianciola third in state tennis tournament
Tim Cianciola’s final run in the state tennis tournament was his best.
Danica, Helio in spotlight at Brickyard
Part-time drivers and one-off rides are usually afterthoughts at the Indianapolis 500.
SATURDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS TRACK Boardman’s Beckwith qualifies for state Boardman
Keselowski beats heat to win another Xfinity race
Brad Keselowski walked into the interview room and said, “Oh, that’s nice — air conditioning.”
Harvick looks to stay hot at Charlotte
Kevin Harvick is well aware he’s in the midst of something special.
Lego-obsessed
Crowd packs convention every June near Chicago By MARCIA DUNN Associated Press SCHAUMBURG,
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Traffic advisories The Ohio Department of Transportation announced several road
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf results
CHAMPIONS TOUR McCarron, Petrovic tied at Senior PGA BENTON HARBOR, Mich. Scott McCarron,
Should you fix up or break up with your car?
By Philip Reed NerdWallet You’re looking at a $1,200 repair estimate for your ailing car when an
Drug companies must stop dumping prescription pills
Opinion: Drug companies must stop dumping prescription pills I have to keep return- ing to President Donald
Costume exhibit in Ohio satisfies ‘new nostalgia’
Costume exhibit in Ohio satisfies ‘new nostalgia’ LANCASTER Museumgoers in Ohio are getting a
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 68 in the third
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Marty McCloud of Canfield aced the 156-yard No. 12 at Mahoning Country Club. He used a 6-iron.
Trump says Korea talks ‘going very well’ as leaders have summit
Trump says Korea talks ‘going very well’ as leaders have summit SEOUL, South Korea President
Mount Union wins 2018 outdoor title
The Mount Union 4x400 relay team clinced the program’s second outdoor title
How schools can teach kids to be smart consumers
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Most financial literacy efforts in schools don’t improve people’s
Astronaut, moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86
Astronaut, moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86 Former Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean, who was the
MEMORIAL DAY || What's open, closed
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
ON THE LINKS: Area GOLF SCORES
ON THE LINKS: Area GOLF SCORES bedford trails golf league Lady Players Low Gross — Beth
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
JUNE 3 — Officer Justin Leo Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY Scheduled events A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All
RUNNERS TO YOUR MARKS …Upcoming races and walks
MAY MONDAY — The 28th annual Memorial Mile road race in Boardman. Race begins at 9:35 a.m. Some of
HONOREE
HONOREE Residence: Boardman (formerly of Struthers) Date of birth: May 28, 1918, in Campbell
Vietnam war memorial replica coming to Valley
Staff report WARREN The Wall that Heals – a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for
The top five audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Girl Last
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TUESDAY Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 Ohio 14,, Columbiana, 2 to 7 p.m. Church of
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Ohio State settles lawsuit
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University has agreed to pay $765,000 and review its
AWARDS
AWARDS Carmella Marie, a natural hair-care company owned by local entrepreneur Carmella Williams,
Washington Fly-in
Washington Fly-in YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has organized a Washington,
SOCIETY DIGEST || Italian Fest seeks nominations
Italian Fest seeks nominations YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is seeking
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Cast” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “The 17th Suspect” by James
Stephen King finds new evil in ‘Outsider’
By ROB MERRILL Associated Press “The Outsider” (Scribner), by Stephen King Stephen King’s new
Scottoline has new publisher, writing book inspired by Roth
Scottoline has new publisher, writing book inspired by Roth NEW YORK Lisa Scottoline, the
GARDEN CLUBS
SATURDAY Ikebana Youngstown will host an exhibition of Japanese floral designs from 11 a.m. to 5
Documentary of senator leaves out politics of the moment
at a glance What: “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: HBO By
Foundation donates to Interfaith Home Maintenance Service
Foundation donates to Interfaith Home Maintenance Service
Saturday, May 26 (68 stories)
OVI checkpoint starts at 10 p.m.
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint on South Avenue.
South Range Class of 2018 is one of kind, principal says
South Range High School’s nine valedictorians and lone salutatorian offered life lessons gleaned from their teachers, parents and peers during their addresses to the school’s Class of 2018 during commencement Saturday at the school.
Friends of the Mahoning River to host Riverfest on June 2
The Friends of the Mahoning River will host its seventh annual Riverfest from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the B&O Station
Irish voters reverse abortion ban by startling 2-1 margin
The decisive outcome of the landmark referendum held Friday exceeded expectations and was cast as a historic victory for women’s rights.
Champion, West Branch win softball regional titles
The Golden Flashes and Warriors are both headed to state tournaments.
Youngstown employee granted TRO to keep her city job
The judge set a June 25 hearing in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on her request for a preliminary injunction.
South Range clinches state baseball berth
The Raiders edged the Grand Valley Mustangs to win a regional title.
East’s Bowers wins two titles
Whenever East needed a little something extra from its athletes, they delivered.
Mill Creek MetroParks kicks off kayaking season
Beginning today, MetroParks visitors can hit the water on their own, or participate in a kayaking trip led by a MetroParks guide.
New Canoe City livery opens options for exploring Mahoning River
Though it’s not real well known, people have been kayaking and canoing on the Mahoning River just west of Warren for about a dozen years, thanks to annual trips by the Mill Creek MetroParks.
York, 49ers back for DeBartolo scholarship event
The dinner and auction raises money for its scholarship honorees. To date the foundation has raised $1.1 million.
Canfield says farewell to 14 seniors
The Cardinals’ season came to an end against Tallmadge for the second straight season.
Cruze enthusiasts visit GM Lordstown assembly plant, UAW hall
The annual CruzeTalk.com Lordstown Meet & Tour event drew dozens of Cruze enthusiasts to the area this week.
Cavaliers beat Celtics to force Game 7
LeBron James’ 46 points, 11 boards keep Cleveland’s hopes alive.
Prosecutors seek life without parole in LaRosa case
Prosecutors: The crimes of Jacob LaRosa are ‘straight out of a slasher film.’
Girard RoboCats have won 2 state championships in 3 years
The Girard RoboCats have had a successful season, and capped it off with winning first place at the WOW Championship.
Record reviews
Shawn Mendes Album: “Shawn Mendes” Grade: A The month of May is turning into a banner one for
LionFire music fest is ready to roar
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The inaugural LionFire Music Festival will take place today and
World War II exhibit focuses on women
By SARAH BETANCOURT Associated Press NATICK, Mass. The terrors of World War II impacted most
Def Leppard, Journey hit the road together – again Rock doubleheader
If You Go What: Def Leppard and Journey Cleveland: Monday at 7 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena.
Canfield playground accommodates those with disabilities
The first phase of a long-awaited playground designed for individuals with special needs is officially open to the community.
A final count shows an Austintown police levy lost by just 14 votes
The township will put the levy back on the ballot in November
A final count shows an Austintown police levy lost by just 14 votes
The township will put the levy back on the ballot in November
Youngstown's East, Chaney highs graduate Class of 2018
Mariah Poindexter displays her mortarboard before Chaney High School’s commencement Friday night. She covered it with pictures of her life.
FRIDAY’s PREPS
SOFTBALL Champion-Independence game moved up two hours to 10 a.m. MASSILLON The undefeated
Canfield’s Cianciola advances with two wins
Tim Cianciola will play in a Division I state semifinal match today.
New Day Counseling and Wellness, Inc. reopened on Churchill Road in April
Karen Giorgetti began working at New Day as a part-time therapist, not knowing she would become the owner a short time later
Book details importance of flies
As days get warmer and summer approaches, many natural events are inevitable. Birds nest, bullfrogs
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Police: Woman accidentally shoots herself in the head
Angela Salem, 44, of Struthers, shot herself at a Sixth Street home in Campbell.
PRO GOLF roundup
CHAMPIONS TOUR Childhood rivals tied for Senior PGA lead BENTON HARBOR, Mich. Kevin Sutherland
METRO DIGEST || Mammovan at library
Mammovan at library LISBON Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host a Mammovan from 8:30 to
AUTO RACING roundup
Kanaan tops Indy 500 field in Carb Day INDIANAPOLIS Tony Kanaan found himself in a familiar
Body identified
Body identified YOUNGSTOWN The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s office has identified a body found
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY Scheduled events A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 67 in the second
INDIANS/PIRATES Friday’s games
Altuve, Astros use late surge to beat Tribe cleveland Jose Altuve tied it in the eighth inning
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Exit polls suggest Irish voters repeal ban on abortion
Exit polls suggest Irish voters repeal ban on abortion DUBLIN Ireland appeared to move away
METRO DIGEST || Dominion awards grant to OH WOW!
Dominion awards grant to OH WOW! YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy awarded OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Ladies firearm class
Ladies firearm class Vienna The Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown Kingsville Road, is
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Woman jailed after slipper-slapping granddaughter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v 7 Bridges, 5:30 p.m.: Opening for this very popular Eagles tribute
CMHS announces summer camp series
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School will host its Summer Camp Series at the
Parkland survivors stage ‘die in’ protests
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Survivors of the Parkland school shooting lay down in “die ins”
CEOs received 8.5 percent pay increase in 2017
Associated Press NEW YORK Chief executives at the biggest public companies got an 8.5 percent
Officials: Shooter had gun license
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The man suspected of shooting three people inside an Oklahoma
Bombing in Canada injures 15
Police seek two suspects Associated Press TORONTO Police hunted for two people Friday after an
Harvey Weinstein faces rape charge in MeToo reckoning
Associated Press NEW YORK It was the moment the #MeToo movement had been waiting for: Harvey
Student opens fire in middle school
Teacher who stopped shooter lauded as hero Associated Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind. An Indiana
Trump says summit could still happen
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Everybody plays games,” President Donald Trump declared Friday as
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 26
Today is Saturday, May 26, the 146th day of 2018. There are 219 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fiat Chrysler warns owners not to use cruise control
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 5.3 million vehicles in the U.S.,
SPORTS digest
Zallow advances to prelim quarterfinals Tampa, Fla. Youngstown State junior Chad Zallow placed
Fishing forecast in Valley looks good
If May is any indication, we’re looking at a glorious summer of fantastic fishing on awesome lakes
‘Celebration of YOU’
‘Celebration of YOU’ YOUNGSTOWN The Mount Olive Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 124 W. Marion
Friday, May 25 (127 stories)
N. American Cruze owners converge in Lordstown for annual Meet & Tour
They came from as far away as Hawaii and Canada, in cars ranging from white to silver to cherry red.
Beniston granted TRO to retain current city job
A city employee filed legal action against the mayor to keep her current job.
RoboCats take first at WOW Championship
The FIRST Robotics Delphi Team No. 279, The RoboCats, took first place at the WOW Championship at Otterbein University last weekend in Westerville.
South Range clinches state baseball berth; Canfield eliminated
South Range is the last Valley baseball team still standing.
Prosecutors seek life without parole in LaRosa case
Prosecutors seek life without parole in LaRosa case
Trump signs orders to make it easier to fire federal workers
President Donald Trump is taking steps to make it easier to fire federal workers for misconduct.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for Ohio warehouse fire
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for Ohio warehouse fire
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman.
Hine Memorial Fund Playground opens on Columbiana-Canfield Road
Hine Memorial Fund Playground opens on Columbiana-Canfield Road
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs to make USO donation Saturday at Greenwood Chevy
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs to make USO donation Saturday at Greenwood Chevy
City employee files legal action against the mayor to keep her current job
City employee files legal action against the mayor to keep her current job
AP: Tesla in Autopilot mode sped up before crashing
AP: Tesla in Autopilot mode sped up before crashing
Former NAACP leader exposed as white faces fraud charges
Former NAACP leader exposed as white faces fraud charges
Dave Grohl Alley in Warren closed for Saturday event
Dave Grohl Alley in Warren closed for Saturday event
Civilians kill gunman after 3 shot at Oklahoma restaurant
Civilians kill gunman after 3 shot at Oklahoma restaurant
Conservative group running pro-Renacci ads, mailers
Conservative group running pro-Renacci ads, mailers
Deputy shoots and kills man on interstate in Cleveland
Deputy shoots, kills man on interstate in Cleveland
Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says 'talking to them now'
Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says 'talking to them now'
UPDATE | Student says science teacher tackled Indiana school shooter
Student says science teacher tackled Indiana school shooter
Hurricane survivors from Puerto Rico welcomed today in Youngstown, Warren
Hurricane survivors from Puerto Rico welcomed today in Youngstown, Warren
Police Memorial Week activities underway in Youngstown
Police Memorial Week activities underway in Youngstown
Jones for Revival at Nelson Ledges
Jones for Revival will present its annual Jonesfest on Sunday at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Case worker: Ohio mom delayed shooting report, hoped to keep guns
Case worker: Ohio mom delayed shooting report, hoped to keep guns
UPDATE | Weinstein arraigned on rape, other sex charges
Weinstein arraigned on rape, other sex charges
VINDY EXCLUSIVE: Warren cop suspended 32 days for threats to resident
The suspension is without pay.
Canfield baseball back in regional final
The Cardinals will face Tallmadge, which ousted them in 2017.
Ex-Lowellville police chief guilty of theft in office, domestic violence
Richard Jamrozik stole $2,500 from a home while picking up a body as a Mahoning County Coroner’s investigator
Gehring’s arm leads South Range victory
The Raiders oust Waynedale to advance to the regional final.
Events honor Memorial Day’s real meaning
Gas prices are high, but many people are expected to travel.
Lawyers’ association files brief in support of former prosecutor
The OELA’s brief does not equivocate in declaring Martin Desmond a whistleblower
Valley’s D-II runners qualify for finals at Fitch
A recent haircut might have helped Mathias Combs of South Range to run a personal best in the 100.
Democrats select James as Trumbull coroner until end of the year
Dr. Thomas James of Vienna came out on top over Dr. Phillip Malvasi of Howland, 64 votes to 31, perhaps an upset given that Dr. James didn’t attend the meeting and therefore wasn’t able to talk to the voters face to face.
‘King of Commodes’ seeks heir to his thrones
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer ALAMO HEIGHTS, Texas FOR SALE: One tiny kingdom, with
Movie series outdoors near Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The free summer outdoor movie series has unveiled its lineup. The films
Slavic fest seeks best bakers for competition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Simply Slavic festival’s annual baking competition will take place
Ursuline’s Morgione set for state tennis debut
Greg Morgione (Ursuline), Jake McDivitt (Lakeview) and Armand Nannicola (Warren JFK) will compete in the D-II state tournament.
Stoner comedy pioneer Tommy Chong at 80 Still joking, smoking
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Yeah man, Tommy Chong says he always knew he’d
Three YSU performers crack top 30 in NCAAs
Abby Jones led the way with a 19th-place finish in the high jump.
Campbell 3rd-graders portray 'living wax museum' figures
Students dressed as historical figures stood along the perimeter of the cafeteria and recited facts about the historical figure they were portraying. Tyler Johnson chose baseball great Jackie Robinson.
Lowe’s donation benefits Boys & Girls Club
The South Side club will use Lowe’s $50,000 grant to renovate its kitchen, bathroom and more.
Liberty, Harding commencements Thursday night in Youngstown, Warren
Liberty High School graduate Victoria Ann DeMarco, who has multiple disabilities, made her way across the Stambaugh Auditorium stage Thursday evening to accept her diploma from Liberty Board of Education President Calvin Jones.
Bake sale benefits Angels for Animals
Brynna Jones had her second annual bake sale at Fred Astaire Youngstown in benefit of Angels for Animals on April 20.
Hilltop hosts annual Vehicle Career Day
Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual PTA-sponsored Vehicle Career Day on May 18.
Students bring the VIP of their life to school
St. Charles School invited the important people in their students’ lives to the school for a special day on May 10.
Lions Club sponsors 23rd annual 5K run
The weather was perfect on May 12 at Austintown Township Park as the Austintown Lions Club sponsored its 23rd annual 5K run.
Boardman Community Briefs
Rock out with the Green Team Rock out with Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green
Canfield Community Briefs
Paint a cake for Father’s Day Sip or chug a drink from Dairy Queen and paint a DQ cake for
Boys track takes AAC title as runners-up
The Boardman boys track team finished as AAC Runners-Up for the 2018 season following the
Puppet show teaches kindness students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School invited Sadecky’s Puppets to
Boardman Sports Briefs
Mooney golf team hosts fundraising scramble On June 9, there will be a Cardinal Mooney golf team
School rewards students with teacher sliming
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary students celebrated the achievements
Poland Sports Briefs
Athletic department hosts fall parent meeting The Poland High School athletic department has
Canfield’s 4th of July announces cash awards for parade floats
The Canfield 4th of July Committee is working on the plans for this year’s festivities and recently
Flag demonstration at after school program
Poland’s Cub Scout Pack 2 and Boy Scout Troop 2 donated a flag to Poland North Elementary School on May 11 during the after school program.
Poland Community Briefs
Rock out with the Green Team Rock out with Peg Flynn and Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green
Zoe Lamberson v Anthony Saadey
YOUNGSTOWN Anthony Saadey and Zoe Lamberson, both of Columbus, exchanged marriage vows Sept. 9,
Literacy festival proves that Reading Rocks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center hosted
Elementary school receives unique technology opportunity
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School students got the chance to
Austintown Sports Briefs
Mooney golf team hosts fundraising scramble On June 9, there will be a Cardinal Mooney golf team
Heidi Gonzalez, Robert Parker plan fall wedding
BOARDMAN Delfin and Lisa Gonzalez of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Samantha Jones, Dominic Corso plan July nuptials
BOARDMAN Sidney and Katheryn Jones of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Library rewards reading during summer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The PLYMC organized their annual Summer Discovery program
Austintown Community Briefs
Redeemer Lutheran Church VBS has “On the Farm” theme Redeemer Lutheran Church will host its annual
CHC first-graders stage a musical journey
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade students
Rachel Mikolay, Devin Jackson plan July nuptials
canfield Joseph and Mary Lou Mikolay of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Human life has intrinsic value
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords I don’t think I’m alone in believing there’s an intrinsic value to
Trump targetsSFlb‘animals’
Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons President Donald Trump’s latest assault on undocumented aliens
Funds for public housing prove their worth, merit continuation by Congress
Editorial: We cheer the announce- ment this week from U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, that the Mahning
Suarez, Reds slam slumping Bucs
Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam off Ivan Nova, who dropped his sixth straight start against Cincinnati.
Memorial Day scheduled events
A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless otherwise
prep sports at a glance
BOYS TRACK DIVISION II TRACK & FIELD REGIONAL At Fitch Falcon Stadium Top 4 in each event
Take a rare look at NYC’s potter’s field, home to 1 million dead
Associated Press NEW YORK Prisoners working as gravediggers stack wooden coffins in the ground,
N. Korea demolishes nuke site as journalists watch
Associated Press PUNGGYE-RI, North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made good on his
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 69
‘Eerie’ blue flames burn in cracks caused by volcano
Associated Press HONOLULU Scientists in Hawaii have captured rare images of blue flames burning
Law-enforcement officials expect Weinstein to surrender
Also, Morgan Freeman apologizes in wake of harassment accusations Associated Press NEW YORK
Boxer Jack Johnson receives Trump pardon
Boxer Jack Johnson receives Trump pardon WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday granted a
Emails show deception by Nassar, USA Gymnastics
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS USA Gymnastics agreed to use false excuses in 2015 to account for
Killer blames attack on ‘homosexual panic’
Killer blames attack on ‘homosexual panic’ COLUMBUS A condemned killer is asking the Ohio Parole
Astros, Morton take down Tribe
Charlie Morton (7-0) remained unbeaten this season with six solid innings.
SANDLOTS | Class B games from Cene Park
Baird Brothers 10, Eagle Wear 1 Winning pitcher Rocco Bernadina scattered five hits, striking out
METRO DIGEST || $17K donated to park
$17K donated to park BAZETTA The Cafaro Foundation has donated $17,000 to keep Bazetta Township
N. Korea keeps hopes of talks alive after Trump cancels
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA North Korea said today it’s still willing to sit down for
BUSINESS DIGEST || Collecting donations
Collecting donations VIENNA Millwood Inc., a locally based industrial packaging equipment
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Glendi, 4-10 p.m.: Greek festival, with authentic food, music and
ODDLY ENOUGH
Mass. college student sets ‘joggling’ record BOSTON It won’t land him a spot in the Olympics,
Man refuses to cooperate, gets six years for robbery
Could have received less time if he did cooperate
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nicole Simons and James Haynes, Savannah, Ga., girl, May
Bar association memorial ceremony honors those who died
Ceremony recognizes impact of five former members of the Mahoning County legal community
Trump signs bill to ease key restraints on banks
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law a measure that
SOCIETY DIGEST || Church to host sale and dinner
Church to host sale and dinner DAMASCUS Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road, will
NTSB: Uber self-driving SUV saw pedestrian, did not brake
Associated Press DETROIT The autonomous Uber SUV that struck and killed an Arizona pedestrian in
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lordstown Village Council, 9 a.m., public safety, fire department and emergency
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Memorial Day on
Federal attorneys defend Keystone pipeline
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. Trump administration attorneys Thursday defended the disputed
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole again for child rapist Judson
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole again for child rapist Judson
Schiavoni’s loss in governor’s race proves money matters in politics
Opinion: Joe Schiavoni said his struggle to raise money for his gubernatorial bid in the Democratic primary
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 25
Today is Friday, May 25, the 145th day of 2018. There are 220 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet at 11 a.m. June
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Rafael Samaniego,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announces a boys youth summer basketball camp There will be a boys youth
METRO DIGEST || Man has severe injuries
Man has severe injuries YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to figure out how a man ended up at St.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Thursday huddled in classified briefings
Thursday, May 24 (104 stories)
Showers, high gas prices threaten Memorial Day activities
Gas prices keep going up and there’s a chance for showers and thunderstorms, but there are several events throughout the Mahoning Valley this Memorial Day weekend that honor the true meaning of the holiday – paying tribute to those who died in active military service.
Ex-Lowellville chief pleads to felonies, misdemeanors, can never work in law enforcement
A former Lowellville police chief pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $2,500 from a home while picking up a body as a coroner’s investigator.
Lawyer's group files brief in support of Desmond't claim against Gains
Martin Desmond appears to have an ally in his lawsuits against Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains, who fired him last year.
Campbell 3rd-graders create mini-Madame Tussauds
Campbell third-graders turned the Campbell K-7 school cafeteria into a miniature Madame Tussauds on Wednesday afternoon, taking on the personas of historical figures for the second annual student “wax museum” presentation.
North Korea says it's still willing to talk with U.S.
North Korea says it's still willing to talk with U.S.
Dr. Thomas James will remain Trumbull interim coroner
Dr. Thomas James will remain Trumbull interim coroner
Former movie mogul Weinstein expected to surrender in sex misconduct probe
Weinstein expected to surrender in sex misconduct probe
Youngstown man arrested for theft from Walmart in Boardman
Youngstown man arrested for theft from Walmart in Boardman
US Rep. Tim Ryan criticizes Trump on canceling N. Korea summit
US Rep. Tim Ryan criticizes Trump on canceling N. Korea summit
Condemned Ohio killer blames attack on 'homosexual panic'
Condemned Ohio killer blames attack on 'homosexual panic'
Women accuse actor Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior, harassment
Women accuse actor Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior, harassment
Families of 2 students killed in Parkland sue gun maker
Families of 2 students killed in Parkland sue gun maker
Brandon Rosa sent to prison for attack on cab driver last year
Brandon Rosa sent to prison for attack on cab driver last year
Authorities: 2 Pa. kids unharmed after man steals, crashes car
Authorities: 2 Pa. kids unharmed after man steals, crashes car
Ohio homeowner burns down garage in attempt to kill weeds
Ohio homeowner burns down garage in attempt to kill weeds
Dem, GOP leaders to get classified briefings on Russia probe
Dem, GOP leaders to get classified briefings on Russia probe
Feds: Uber self-driving SUV saw pedestrian; did not brake
Feds: Uber self-driving SUV saw pedestrian; did not brake
Trumbull prosecutor again opposes parole for child rapist
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole again for child rapist Judson
Cafaro Foundation donates $17,000 to keep Bazetta park open
Cafaro Foundation donates $17,000 to keep Bazetta park open
Police seek 'Ace,' a drug dealer accused of robbery
Police seek 'Ace,' a drug dealer accused of robbing a man
Ticket pre-sale for ‘STOMP’ at Packard Hall in Warren
Ticket pre-sale for ‘STOMP’ at Packard Hall in Warren
Trump cancels North Korean summit, citing 'tremendous anger'
Trump cancels North Korean summit, citing 'tremendous anger'
NBA player decries 'police intimidation' during arrest
NBA player decries 'police intimidation' during arrest
Memorial service set Friday for 100-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran
Memorial service set Friday for 100-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran
London couple convicted of murdering nanny, burning her body
London couple convicted of murdering nanny, burning her body
Make a donation, get $10 propane tank fill-up
Suburban Propane, 2705 state Route 7, is having its annual Customer Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Youngstown officials expect decision on street closure by July
Most people at Wednesday's public meeting support the idea of a pedestrian mall.
Canfield softball eliminated by Willoughby South
Five Cardinals’ seniors saw their prep careers end in a 4-2 loss.
Champion uses long ball to get past Manchester
The Champion Golden Flashes’ idea of playing Powerball has nothing to do with lottery tickets and luck.
Legislative amendment would speed up TJX referendum vote
State Sen. Sean O’Brien said the amendment would give citizens a voice, while expediting the process
Glenn powers YSU past Oakland
The Penguins earned their first win in the league tournament since winning the championship in 2014.
Y'town, Lorain school board members unite in Columbus to fight HB 70
They believe the bill that created academic distress commissions and school CEOs is ruining public education.
YSU Veterans Resource Center renamed for military veteran
Carl Nunziato helped get the veterans resource center on the YSU campus. Attending the dedication ceremony Wednesday where the Youngstown State University Office of Veterans Affairs was renamed the Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Resource Center were, from left, Carl's brother, Tom Nunziato, his wife Clare, Jerry Nunziato, Carl and Carl's nephew .Lt. Col. Gerald Nunziato Jr. of Fort Bragg, N.C.
YSU sending six to NCAA prelims
Chad Zallow (Warren JFK), Arnaldo Morales (Struthers) and Collin Harden (Girard) are among YSU’s NCAA participants.
Canfield gets creative at district art show
The districtwide art show will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the school’s gymnasium.
East the lone winners in prelims, two clinch state bid
Elite girls track is no longer a solo act at East.
Playhouse unveils season with ‘Pippin,’ ‘Funny Girl’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s 2018-19 season will include two recent
Process to fill unexpired term of Trumbull coroner will include public vote in November
Whoever wants to fill the final two years of Germaniuk's unexpired term must run in the November election.
Star Wars spinoff ‘Solo’ takes some getting used to A scoundrel is born
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for sequences of
‘Plaza Suite’ at Hopewell Theatre
Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown will present Neil Simon’s comedy “Plaza Suite”
Kravitz at Poland library to permanently close June 1
Owner Jack Kravitz says he is restructuring to focus on his other locations in Liberty and Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Judge says Russian man had ‘very rough life’ but gets 8 years in prison for death
The judge, who said he learned about Brodeur’s background from a confidential presentencing report prepared by the Trumbull County Adult Probation Department, declined to provide any other details.
Hubbard, Niles McKinley graduate Class of 2018
Niles McKinley graduate Alissa Groover shows her mortarboard, which she dedicated to her grandparents, during the school’s commencement Wednesday night at Packard Music Hall in Warren.
OTHER TRUMP DEVELOPMENTS
President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that U.S. automakers and auto workers would be “very happy” with the outcome of talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement, which have stalled amid a dispute over rules for car production.
N. Korea calls Pence remarks ‘stupid,’ willing to not meet
Associated Press TOKYO North Korea said today recent comments by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence
Foreign media depart for North Korean nuclear site
Associated Press WONSAN, North Korea A group of foreign journalists departed by train Wednesday
Plutko, Tribe bullpen team up to blank Cubs
Adam Plutko carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Andrew Miller provided stellar relief work.
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
SOFTBALL Wednesday’s Scores Regional SemifinalS Division I Region 1-Akron Massillon
OHIO FBI raids house, storage unit of ex-House speaker
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal agents searched former Republican Ohio House Speaker Cliff
HUBBARD CLASS OF 2018
HUBBARD CLASS OF 2018 Number of graduates: 140 Valedictorian: Ruth Sandberg Salutatorian:
METRO DIGEST || Ramp work at I-80, 11
Ramp work at I-80, 11 LIBERTY The ramp from Interstate 80 east onto state Route 11 north will be
SPORTS digest
Ovechkin, Holtsby lift Capitals over Lightning ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Alex Ovechkin scored early
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Cierra Torres and Jesse Werthman, Youngstown, girl, May
Thousands may be buried at former asylum in Miss.
Associated Press STARKVILLE, MISS. Some of the boxes stacked inside anthropologist Molly
Stylist: Man with gunman’s name spoke of concert attack
Stylist: Man with gunman’s name spoke of concert attack LAS VEGAS A hairstylist said a client
NILES MCKINLEY class of 2018
NILES MCKINLEY class of 2018 Number of graduates: 149 Valedictorians: Kevin E. Dubaj,
Legend of Loch Ness Monster to be tested with DNA samples
Associated Press WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND The stories seem as tall as the lake is deep. For
Taking the fun out of vacation
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons I’ve just returned from my summer vacation, which I now take in
SOCIETY DIGEST || Association to host golf tournament
Association to host golf tournament CANFIELD The William Penn Association will host its annual
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Dominic DiTomasso, 8 p.m. Barrel Run
ACLU files suit over battleground Ohio’s congressional districts
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union filed a constitutional challenge to
Memorial Mass set for Humphrey
Memorial Mass set for Humphrey YOUNGSTOWN A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reno,
Judge: President can’t block critics on Twitter
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump is
LAS VEGAS Workers up ante, vote to OK strike
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Las Vegas casinos could watch tens of thousands of employees walk off
Hydrangea school
Hydrangea school Join Eric Barrett to learn how to get your hydrangeas to bloom, plus the other
Prostitution sting nets two, including alleged pimp
Police encountered the pair after responding to an ad on an online escort site that read, “Let Mercedes rev your engine.”
Mulching in the veggie garden
Mulching in the veggie garden There are so many ways to keep weeds down. But have you tried
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Associated Press WASHINGTON First came news that a Chinese government-owned company had signed
Comedian Tom Cotter in Valley for three shows
Comedian Tom Cotter, who was runner-up in the 2012 season of NBC competition show “America’s Got Talent,” will come to the Valley this weekend for three shows.
Can patients afford orphan drugs?
Can patients afford the high cost of orphan drugs? Most people have a great deal of sympathy for
memorial day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Memorial Day on
Summer tour of community gardens, urban farms
By Eric Barrett OSU Extension educator Canfield For a few weeks, many of us were unsure the
Teething medicines unsafe, FDA warns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers
ThuRSDAY
ThuRSDAY Fairs and Festivals St. John Glendi Greek Festival, 4 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox
Year-round interest make these a gardeners’ dream Ornamental grasses
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Canfield My ongoing pursuit to decrease
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, 8 a.m., special meeting, board room, board
Square-foot gardening not perfect
Q. I use square-foot gardening and my tomatoes get lots of diseases. What can I do to improve my
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 24
Today is Thursday, May 24, the 144th day of 2018. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) ss Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 48.46-1.23 Aqua America,
Trade wars launched by Trump would avenge mythical casualtiesSFlb
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s government declares “war” promiscuously – on poverty, on drugs, on cancer,
BUSINESS digest
Comcast vs. Disney in fight for Twenty-First Century Fox PHILADELPHIA Comcast may make an offer
“The Last Days of Michael Jackson” (8 p.m., ABC): ABC News presents a two-hour special
“The Last Days of Michael Jackson” (8 p.m., ABC): ABC News presents a two-hour special about Michael
Austintown school board throws caution to the wind
Editorial: The inexplicable decision by the Austintown Board of Education to appoint Tim Kelty head principal
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO New Music Guild Polish-born violinist Wanda Sobieska will be a featured guest
Wednesday, May 23 (102 stories)
Y'town, Lorain school board members take battle against HB 70 to Columbus
School board members from Youngstown united with those from Lorain in Columbus today to oppose House Bill 70.
Decision on closing Phelps Street expected by July
City officials expect to have a decision by early July as to whether to permanently close a downtown street to vehicular traffic and make it a pedestrian mall.
Malvasi's job as jail doctor would limit duties as coroner, ethics commission says
The Ohio Ethics Commission said Wednesday that “significant restrictions” in ethics laws may prohibit Dr. Phillip Malvasi from serving as Trumbull County coroner while continuing as the county jail doctor.
Judge notes Brodeur's 'rough life' before giving him 8 years in prison
Before sentencing Russian-born Arteum Brodeur to eight years in prison Wednesday in the killing of Michael Krevas last July, Judge W. Wyatt McKay mentioned the scourge of drug abuse and the “very rough life” experienced by the defendant.
O’Brien announces amendment that would speed up TJX referendum vote
O’Brien announces amendment that would speed up TJX referendum vote
Pair arrested in latest Austintown prostitution sting
Pair arrested in latest Austintown prostitution sting
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces millions in grants to area housing authorities
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces millions in grants to area housing authorities
Nearly 2.3M motorists to travel Pa. turnpike over the holiday
Nearly 2.3M motorists to travel Pa. turnpike over the holiday
‘AGT’ runner-up Tom Cotter coming to Comedy Cellar
‘AGT’ runner-up Tom Cotter coming to Comedy Cellar
Mahoning Dem Party reorganization is next Thursday
Mahoning Dem Party reorganization is next Thursday
Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Clint Walker, star of TV's 'Cheyenne,' dies at age 91
Clint Walker, star of TV's 'Cheyenne,' dies at age 91
Former Pa. worker charged with stealing $200K from tax office
Former Pa. worker charged with stealing $200K from tax office
Marijuana delivery made to wrong car, Ohio man arrested
Marijuana delivery made to wrong car, Ohio man arrested
Ohio man receives 6 months jail over school shooting threat
Ohio man receives 6 months jail over school shooting threat
NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
YSU Vets Resource Center renamed for university alum
YSU Vets Resource Center renamed for university alum
NFL awards 2019 draft to Nashville, home of Tennessee Titans
NFL awards 2019 draft to Nashville, home of Tennessee Titans
Red Zone host event at 2 p.m. today to honor its community partners
Red Zone host event at 2 p.m. today to honor its community partners
Cohen distances himself from tax-cheating "Taxi King"
Cohen distances himself from tax-cheating "Taxi King"
ACLU sues over battleground Ohio's congressional districts
ACLU sues over battleground Ohio's congressional districts
Pa. district attorneys outline model guidelines for police body cameras
Pa. district attorneys outline model guidelines for police body cameras
Ohio man sues officer who shot him after subduing intruder
Ohio man sues officer who shot him after subduing intruder
Pompeo: US will fight Russian interference in 2018 elections
Pompeo: US will fight Russian interference in 2018 elections
FBI raids house, storage unit of former Ohio House speaker
FBI raids house, storage unit of former Ohio House speaker
Georgia Dem challenges racial barrier in governor race
Georgia Dem challenges racial barrier in governor race
Youngstown cops arrest man in insect-infested West Side home
Youngstown cops arrest man in insect-infested West Side home
US sales of new homes slipped 1.5 percent in April
US sales of new homes slipped 1.5 percent in April
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Kravitz at Poland library to permanently close June 1
Kravitz location in Poland library to permanently close June 1
Trump seethes over Russia probe, calls for end to 'SPYGATE'
Trump seethes over Russia probe, calls for end to 'SPYGATE'
Ohio Uber driver sentenced for sexual assault of passenger
Ohio Uber driver sentenced for sexual assault of passenger
Tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers OK strike
Tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers OK strike
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85
Youngstown City Council safety committee meeting canceled
Youngstown City Council safety committee meeting canceled
Bistro 1907 takes you back to bygone era
This chalk mural drawn by local artist Christian Powers decorates one of Bistro 1907’s walls in the new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Youngstown. The decor of the new restaurant, which opened today, reflects owner Mark Canzonetta's vision for a modern take on a classic French bistro.
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of former Packard Electric buildings to AutoParkit
Warren native Chris Alan paid $150,000 for the Dana Street property, plus taxes, fines and attorney fees, for a total of about $800,000.
Regionals are next for Valley teams
The Canfield and South Range baseball teams scheduled a warm-up game Tuesday night, but the game was cancelled due to rain and lightning.
WRTA launches new app providing real-time bus updates
“It’s to give current riders, and hopefully new riders, a good experience while they’re riding,” said Judy Rodriguez, WRTA transportation director.
One of two men who want to be coroner won’t make selectiion meeting
Dr. James said the meeting date was selected “without my input or knowledge,” and he is unable to miss the Boy Scouts of America National annual meeting he is attending this week.
Police, district investigate restraint private bus attendant used on student
The bus service’s CEO said the student slapped the bus driver and the attendant applied the appropriate restraint.
3rd domestic-violence charge gets man 9 months and judicial warnings
Judge: If it happens again, you will receive a much lengthier sentence.
Liberty school board offers employee retirement incentives
The incentive for teacher to retire after this school year ranges from $10,000 to $12,500 based on experience.
Paul Simon mounts farewell tour but will remain busy Homeward bound
If You Go What: Paul Simon in concert When: Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Where: PPG Paints Arena,
Ohio wine month kicks off with festivities in Columbus
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC) kicked off its Ohio Wine Month celebration at an evening event at the Ohio Statehouse.
Soccer fans rise up on Twitter
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is a mere three weeks away. Wait, why aren’t you celebrating the start of
Rep. Tim Ryan to have a town hall Tuesday at YSU
The congressman will answer questions from his constituents
METRO DIGEST || Tuesday night storm outages
Storm outages YOUNGSTOWN A day of severe weather warnings, sporadic thunderstorms and heavy rain
METRO DIGEST || NAACP review
The Youngstown Chapter of the NAACP will host the first review of Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip’s academic teams at East and Chaney high schools and Youngstown Early College at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Cobbins Building, 1350 Fifth Ave., Suite 202.
GOP panic is brewing in Pa.
Opinion: By John L. Micek Cagle Cartoons Sometimes, even when you win, you lose. Just ask U.S. Rep. Lou
US is itching for another war in the Middle East imbroglio
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON As I observe the results of
Seventy-five years of pride for Diocese of Youngstown
Editorial: For 75 years now, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has served as a source of comfort and
New leader of Cuba breaks from past with public appearances
Associated Press HAVANA A month into office, the first non-Castro to lead Cuba since 1959 has
Ramirez HR backs Bauer in Tribe win
Trevor Bauer (4-3) went six innings in his second straight scoreless start.
Trump, Moon try to keep summit on track
President suggests meeting could be delayed rather than canceled Associated Press WASHINGTON
Sheriff: Suspect in standoff found dead
Sheriff: Suspect in standoff found dead PANAMA CITY, Fla. A man suspected of trading wild bursts
House votes to roll back landmark Dodd-Frank law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress moved Tuesday to dismantle a chunk of the rules framework
Not-so-flattering: Hall of Fame will redo soccer star’s plaque
A bronze plaque honoring soccer star Brandi Chastain got a red card Tuesday after a social media outcry.
Father of Texas school-shooting suspect thinks he was bullied
Associated Press SANTA FE, TEXAS A 17-year-old student accused of fatally shooting 10 people at
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rallying call to opponents of
As summit looms, N. Korean media return to angry tone
Associated Press TOKYO North Korean media stepped up their rhetorical attacks on South Korea
hawaii Workers race to plug energy plant as lava oozes nearby
Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii Authorities were racing Tuesday to close off production wells at
Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain
Associated Press Josephine Rizo survived chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, but breast-cancer
EPA blocks some media from summit, reverses
Associated Press NEW YORK A reporter for The Associated Press was grabbed by the shoulders and
Girard’s Mark Waid commits to Fordham
Girard’s Mark Waid commits to Fordham Girard quarterback Mark Waid has committed to Fordham to
Trump won’t say if he has confidence in Rosenstein
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declined to say Tuesday whether he has
OSU president seeks info on possible misconduct
Associated Press COLUMBUS The president of Ohio State University has asked alumni for help with
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 9 and 11 a.m., staff meetings, second floor,
McDonald’s workers file sex-harassment claims
Associated Press NEW YORK Energized by the #MeToo movement, two national advocacy groups are
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield:
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Couple get up-close look of peeping moose MERRIMACK, N.H. A New Hampshire couple
Food sales and dinners through May 30
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for
Grill up burgers this Memorial Day
Chili Cheese Fry Burger McCormick.com Oozing with gooey chili cheese and spicy McCormick
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bradley and Marissa Turnbull, Youngstown, boy, May 21.
YPD: 2 wounded in separate shootings
Man arrested with gun says he needs it because ‘people get shot and robbed’
Valley’s April unemployment rate down
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 1.2 percentage points in April 2018 compared with April 2017.
Here are the five top-selling songs on iTunes for the most recent one-week sales period:
Here are the five top-selling songs on iTunes for the most recent one-week sales period: v “This
Delicious no bake desserts for your next picnic
No Bake Salted Caramel Pie mccormick.com Caramel + pretzels + sea salt = the makings of a dream
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 23
Today is Wednesday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2018. There are 222 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
UAW backs Cordray
UAW backs Cordray COLUMBUS The United Auto Workers endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Memorial Day cookout ideas
McCormick.com Memorial Day is the bright spot of sunshine at the end of a long, snowy winter. It’s
SOCIETY DIGEST || Gardening and farm tour begins Monday
Gardening and farm tour begins Monday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Gardens will host its community
Tuesday, May 22 (87 stories)
WRTA launches new app, online help for riders
Officials with Mahoning County’s public transportation system say new technology will make riding the bus easier than ever.
Warren native acquires property for AutoParkit after 3 years
It took three years, but Warren native Chris Alan finally has the former Packard Electric properties on Dana Street he needs to run his AutoParkit automated parking company.
Indians rout Cubs
Jose Ramirez hit his 14th homer and Trevor Bauer (4-3) went six innings in his second straight scoreless start.
Boardman cops looking into school bus discipline incident
Township police are investigating an incident in which an employee with a private bus company applied a restraining hold to a Youngstown elementary student.
2 candidates vie for Trumbull coroner; 1 gets endorsement from predecessor's wife
When Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee members meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Enzo’s Restaurant on Elm Road to select someone to be Trumbull County coroner for the next 21⁄2 years, they will have several factors to consider – experience, character, ethical conflict, even party loyalty.
Youngstown NAACP reviews Mohip's academic teams Thursday
Youngstown NAACP review Mohip's academic teams Thursday
Congress moves to dismantle key post-crisis bank rules
Congress moves to dismantle key post-crisis bank rules
Cohen partner pleads guilty in deal requiring cooperation
Cohen partner pleads guilty in deal requiring cooperation
Worker hurt in an accident at Fifth Avenue deck at YSU
Worker hurt in an accident at Fifth Avenue deck at YSU
Ford to invest in Romanian plant to ramp up production
Ford to invest in Romanian plant to ramp up production
Smoke forces evacuation of plane at Newark airport
Smoke forces evacuation of plane at Newark airport
Police swarm city street in Florida in apparent shootout
Police swarm city street in Florida in apparent shootout
Woman accuses R. Kelly of sexual battery, giving her herpes
Woman accuses R. Kelly of sexual battery, giving her herpes
Ohio amendment capping payday interest rates certified
Ohio amendment capping payday interest rates certified
Abbvie to donate $100M for health, housing in Puerto Rico
Abbvie to donate $100M for health, housing in Puerto Rico
Trump wades deeper into abortion politics as midterms loom
Trump wades deeper into abortion politics as midterms loom
Youngstown's sole recreational swimming pool opens June 13
Youngstown's sole recreational swimming pool opens June 13
Ohio House delays vote on successor to speaker who resigned
Ohio House delays vote on successor to speaker who resigned
Ryan decries Trump's postponement of steel tarrifs
Ryan decries Trump's postponement of steel tarrifs
Ohio teen’s body found in creek at nature preserve
Ohio teen’s body found in creek at nature preserve
Texas school shooting suspect’s father thinks he was bullied
Texas school shooting suspect’s father thinks he was bullied
Trump appeals again to delay 'Apprentice’ contestant’s suit
Trump appeals again to delay ’Apprentice’ contestant’s suit
Congressional leaders to review information on Russia probe
Congressional leaders to review information on Russia probe
Campbell man faces charges for May 1 house shooting
Campbell man faces charges for May 1 house shooting
Boardman police investigate incident between bus driver, student
Boardman police investigate incident between bus driver, student
For Robert Indiana, 'LOVE’ was a complicated relationship
For Robert Indiana, ’LOVE’ was a complicated relationship
'People get robbed and shot all the time' says man found with drugs, gun
'People get robbed and shot all the time' says man found with drugs, gun
Organizers ponder how to get more kids involved in baseball
Struthers baseball player Will Bradley sprints toward first base while Springfield first baseman Jakoby Emerine reaches to make the catch during a game at the Springfield youth baseball complex. The “big four” youth sports – baseball, football, soccer and basketball – have seen significant declines in the number of active participants over the past decade.
Witnesses, police can't substantiate city man's shooting tale
Witnesses, police can't substantiate city man's shooting tale
JC Penney’s CEO Ellison departs for Lowe’s, shares plunge
JC Penney’s CEO Ellison departs for Lowe’s, shares plunge
As summit looms, North Korean media return to angry tone
As summit looms, North Korean media return to angry tone
Teen arrested after slaying of Maryland police officer
Teen arrested after slaying of Maryland police officer
Canfield, Champion, West Branch set for playoff action
Cheryl Weaver is well aware that her Golden Flashes are wearing a target on their jerseys.
Hundley guilty on all counts, including death specification
Mitigation phase of Hundley trial begins May 30
Deneen Penn of Mecca competes for Miss USA but misses finals
Deneen Penn of Mecca competes for Miss USA but misses finals
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cordray said he’ll fight for the Mahoning Valley
Richard Cordray praised Joe Schiavoni, who he beat in the primary, for his support.
Poland schools cut one teacher for next school year
With retirements and resignations, the school district will have about 11 fewer full-time employees next year.
Profiteer-in-chief loves China
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons The U.S. Constitution has been reduced to a scrap of parchment,
Trump won’t punish aide for insulting Sen. McCain
Editorial: If there was any doubt about the administration of Republican President Donald J. Trump lacking a
Free stuff at games turns foul
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons The 1966 baseball season was particularly memorable in St. Louis,
Warren family left homeless by fire
Warren family left homeless by fire WARREN A family of five on Woodland Street Northeast was
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman school board, 5:30 p.m., regular meeting, Center Intermediate School,
Girard woman faces drug, OVI charges
Nicole Braun also tried to kick and bite one of the officers during her arrest.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Weeks before his planned North Korea summit, President Donald Trump is staring
Tesla’s braking raises concerns
Associated Press DETROIT Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a
Syria Government: Capital is under control
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s military on Monday captured an enclave in southern Damascus from
washington Officials to ‘review’ classified probe info sought by lawmakers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ratcheting up pressure on the Russia investigation, the White House
Capitals blank Tampa Bay to force Game 7
.J. Oshie and Devante Smith-Pelly scored, Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat up the Tampa Bay Lightning
LGBT community cheers ‘God made you like this’ remark by Pope Francis
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis’ reported comments to a gay man that “God made you
LeBron’s 44 helps tie series with Celtics
LeBron James knows the path to the NBA Finals better than anyone in today’s game
Prep sports at a glance
SOFTBALL Champion 17, Bristol 0 CHAMPION Sophomore Allison Smith (14-0) struck out 15 and
Trump pulls back from brink of trade war with China, hails truce
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Monday hailed his administration’s
Police arrest 2 men found fighting in lot
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com LIBERTY Two men were arrested after police found them
Drug-trafficking charge
Drug-trafficking charge BOARDMAN A Boardman man’s reckless driving earned him a felony drug-
Trustees must devise a way to bolster police funds this summer, or the township may not have enough to cover police payroll
It costs $120,000 a month for police payroll, and there is $138,000 available to spend in the police fund
Ribbon-cutting for Papa John’s
Ribbon-cutting for Papa John’s YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber announced
Wickens crashes at Indy 500 practice
Another headache for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports just two days after top driver James Hinchcliffe failed to make the field for the showcase race
US demands changes in Iran policies post-nuke deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration Monday demanded that Iran make wholesale
SANDLOTS Class Little b at Cene Park
Prospects 5, Macri’s Sports 3 Jared Mindek has two hits and an RBI while Zach Rhodanz had two hits
Microsoft to extend data rights worldwide
Associated Press NEW YORK Microsoft promised Monday to give users worldwide the same data and
This little piggy followed him home
This little piggy followed him home NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio Police in a Cleveland suburb thought
Franceschelli out as Struthers coach
Franceschelli out as Struthers coach STRUTHERS Struthers boy’s basketball coach James
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Karen Miller and Samuel Fisher, West Farmington, girl, May 17.
Local business, nonprofit host fundraising event Wednesday
Modern Methods Brewing and Earth Angel Farms will host a beer and cheese pairing event.
Court rules against workers
Associated Press WASHINGTON A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that businesses can prohibit
Overcoming the Drama of Trauma
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital remains the Mahoning
General Electric to join with Wabtec
Associated Press NEW YORK General Electric will tie its train engine division to the railroad
Q. I have been eating instant oatmeal five days a week for many years now. I have read that instant
Q. I have been eating instant oatmeal five days a week for many years now. I have read that instant
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 22
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2018. There are 223 days left in the year.
Mental Health month
Mental Health month YOUNGSTOWN In celebration of National Mental Health Awareness month, The Red
REUNIONS & class notes
Boardman High School Class of 1968 will meet for its 50th reunion during a “Those Were the Days”
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Foster the People: Tonight on
Monday, May 21 (80 stories)
Scrappers gearing up for 20th season
The Scrappers will celebrate this summer with stadium upgrades, attractive promotions and a new state-of-the-art scoreboard.
Trades sparked Phantoms' postseason run
The five players acquired after Halloween played major roles in carrying the Phantoms through their most successful postseason.
Cavs even series with Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are tied 2-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Liberty officials need to bolster police funding this summer
Liberty officials need to bolster police funding this summer
Warren man suffers gunshot wounds: The oven did it
Warren man suffers gunshot wounds: The oven did it
TJX offers $500,000 donation to Lordstown schools
TJX seeks 75 percent, 10-year tax abatement for Lordstown project
Deneen Penn of Mecca competes for Miss USA but misses finals
Deneen Penn of Mecca competes for Miss USA but misses finals
Poland schools announce staff layoffs, other moves
Poland schools announce staff layoffs, other moves
Top Ohio wines are recognized by agriculture director
Top Ohio wines are recognized by state agriculture director
Petersburg man missing after being swept away in W. Va. river
Petersburg man missing after being swept away in W. Va. river
Hoerig can have expert in battered-woman-syndrome
Judge in Hoerig case allows attorneys to hire battered-woman-syndrome experts
Mitigation phase of Hundley trial begins May 30
Hundley guilty on all counts, including death specification
Ohio House says vote to replace speaker on for Tuesday
Ohio House says vote to replace speaker on for Tuesday
US files plea deal in deadly Florida airport shooting
US files plea deal in deadly Florida airport shooting
UPDATE | TJX seeks tax abatement for proposed Lordstown project
TJX seeks tax abatement for proposed Lordstown project
School shooting may not bring change to gun-loving Texas
School shooting may not bring change to gun-loving Texas
Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama
Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama
Reckless driving earns Boardman man drug felony charge
Reckless driving earns Boardman man drug felony charge
Liberty police arrest Girard woman on drug, OVI charges
Liberty police arrest Girard woman on drug, OVI charges
Liberty police continue investigation of weekend bomb threat
Liberty police continue investigation of weekend bomb threat
Struthers school board finance committee meets Tuesday
Struthers school board finance committee meets Tuesday
Local coalition plans bus trip Wednesday to Columbus to protest HB70
Local coalition plans bus trip Wednesday to Columbus to protest HB70
City man faces drug, gun charges after traffic stop
City man faces drug, gun charges after traffic stop
Woman faces charges after threatening her children
Woman faces charges after threatening her children
Nielsen says 29 million people watched wedding in US
Nielsen says 29 million people watched wedding in US
Haspel jokes about rocky confirmation after swearing in
Haspel jokes about rocky confirmation process
LGBT community cheers pope’s ’God made you like this’ remark
LGBT community cheers pope’s ’God made you like this’ remark
Divided Supreme Court rules for businesses over workers
Divided Supreme Court rules for businesses over workers
3 analysis stories on Infante sentence from Vindy Sunday edition
3 stories from weekend to process one of toughest corruption sentences handed down EVER in Youngstown, Ohio and Warren, Ohio region.
Cordray says he'll fight for the Valley if elected
Cordray says he'll fight for the Valley if elected
UPDATE | Closings end in Hundley trial; jurors get instructions
Closing arguments underway in Hundley capital murder trial
Fowler Township woman injured in Sunday night crash
Fowler Township woman injured in Sunday night crash
Covelli Centre’s operating surplus up in first quarter
The operating surplus was better than budgeted
Judges may have considered outdated information in MVSD ruling
Judges may have considered outdated information in MVSD ruling
OH WOW! Center celebrates 7th
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twelve-year-old Katelyn Hupp enjoyed constructing a
Another day, another mass shooting amid shameful inaction in DC and Columbus
Editorial: Another. That one word screaming out in supersized and super bold type atop Page 1 of The New York
Activists for the truth
Opinion: By Bruce Raynor OtherWords President Donald Trump has prompted a new era of attacks on
Actually, Mueller’s ‘witch hunt’ is bagging flesh-and-blood villains
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congratulations, America, indeed. President Donald Trump was being sarcastic when he
Investigators finally get look at materials from Cohen raid
Investigators finally get look at materials from Cohen raid NEW YORK Criminal investigators
South Range records set at district meet
South Range records set at district meet SALEM South Range runner Ian Pierson set a school
A fourth-grade teacher, a donor and ‘an angel on earth’
Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio Eva Evans is 10 years old and desperately needs a new kidney
Austintown accident damages 5 vehicles
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Five vehicles were damaged early Sunday when a car rolled over in the
Not all GOP candidates want Trump to stump
Associated Press NEW YORK He is the Republican Party’s most powerful political weapon. Yet as
NRA links school violence to Ritalin but experts deny link
Associated Press The National Rifle Association’s incoming president has linked school shootings
Road closing ahead
Road closing ahead WEATHERSFIELD Effective June 4 through Aug. 15, Austintown-Warren Road will
Baby deer is real ‘Trooper,’ survives birth on I-76
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON “It’s a miracle. I’ve never seen anything
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
US, China putting trade war on hold after progress in talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States and China are pulling back from the brink of a
CLASS B BASEBALL| Sunday’s games at Cene Park
Knightline 6, Macri’s Sports 2 Tyler Cummings picked up the win, yielding two runs (one earned) on
METRO DIGEST | Mercer County crash kills man; Howland cleanup set
Crash kills man, 57 MERCER, PA. A Hadley, Pa., man, Harry Ralph Neal, 57, was killed early
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown-Boardman-Mahoning County Joint Communications District, 9 a.m., Boardman
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, bag of
Faster-moving Hawaii lava gushes into the sea, spews new danger
Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii A volcano that is oozing, spewing and exploding on Hawaii’s Big
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Canfield Republican Women’s Club PAC will sponsor a quarter auction fundraiser June 6 at
Campus offers new summer sessions
Campus offers new summer sessions SHARON, PA. The Penn State Shenango campus will offer an
Grueling Belmont is next in Justify’s Triple Crown bid
Longest race in series is considered toughest
About 1,676 students participated in spring commencement May 5. Because the list of Youngstown State
About 1,676 students participated in spring commencement May 5. Because the list of Youngstown State
Sunday, May 20 (88 stories)
Williams: Phantoms gave Force plenty to handle
The final two games of the Clark Cup Final had hard hits, extremely competitive games and fog.
Baby deer survives unusual birth in N. Jackson
“It’s a miracle. I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Eric Brown, afternoon supervisor of the Canfield Post.
East High rugby team brings home title
Despite never playing for a boys rugby title, East High School’s players were confident and prepared.
Police: Man rams vehicle into restaurant, kills 2; injuries
A man intentionally rammed a vehicle into a North Carolina restaurant busy serving Sunday lunch, killing his daughter and another person and injuring several others
Cyclists tried to scare cougar but it attacked, killing 1
The two mountain bikers did what they were supposed to do when they noticed a mountain lion tailing them on a trail east of Seattle.
2 Ohio inmates recaptured after correctional center escape
2 Ohio inmates recaptured after correctional center escape
Cops, YFD, EMTs, pitch in to help woman
As first responders, city patrol officers and paramedics often – sometimes daily – come across people who are barely getting by.
Britain basks in royal wedding afterglow; grave gets bouquet
Unwilling to kiss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding goodbye just yet, Britain basked Sunday in the scale of the spectacle as major broadcasters kept scenes from the royal nuptials on repeat along with fresh interviews with the bride's dressmaker.
Hawaii lava evacuees grow weary as uncertainty drags on
Ed Arends grabbed what he could in the night and fled his 5-acre property, lava oozing from a crack in his neighborhood on Hawaii's Big Island.
Deadpool knocks Avengers out of 1st place at box office
'Avengers: Infinity War' now ranks as the fifth-highest grossing movie of all time
Review clears deputy who searched for trapped Ohio teen
A sheriff’s office has cleared the actions of a deputy who unsuccessfully searched for a 16-year-old boy who died after being trapped in a minivan.
A fourth-grade teacher, a donor and ’an angel on earth’
The two didn’t know each other well before all this came about.
Police: innocent passerby killed in Ohio drive-by shooting
Police: innocent passerby killed in Ohio drive-by shooting
'Hope and healing': Texas town worships after school attack
Congregations in this deeply religious community near Houston gathered Sunday for their first worship services since a teenager with a shotgun blasted his way into a high school art classroom and killed 10 people
14-year-old pretends he's a NY cop, robs a legally blind man
Police say a 14-year-old boy posing as a New York police officer is under arrest for snatching a legally blind man's wallet in a Manhattan subway station — while pretending to help him.
Trump to demand DOJ review claims of FBI spy on campaign
resident Donald Trump said Sunday that he will "demand" this week that the Justice Department open an investigation into whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign
Great year for Covelli Centre predicted
The center is expected to break even during the second quarter that ends June 30.
Mist opportunity: Former Phantoms figure in Force victory
The Fargo Force overcame Covelli Centre turning into a ghostly House of Horrors to capture their first USHL championship.
Ryan delivers address at law school
U.S. Rep Tim Ryan called for “wiser, smarter and bigger” leaders as he delivered the commencement address at the New Hampshire law school he graduated from 18 years ago.
Golden Bears set for state tournament
East is playing in the rugby state final four today in Canton.
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown celebrates 75th anniversary
The diocese will host events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary
Cavaliers thump Celtics
LeBron James had 27 points and 12 assists, Kevin Love added 14 rebounds and the Cavs looked like a different team.
Testimony suggests intimidation was factor in Infante corruption
At Infante’s trial, Dull testified that Infante made a remark to Dull at a polling place many years ago, before Infante was mayor, suggesting that Dull might regret his friendship with the mayor of Niles at the time, Joe Parise, who was an independent, not a member of the dominant Democratic Party.
Champion’s Gania, Lakeview girls star in D-II district meet
Kaylee Gania made the most of her single attempt in the long jump finals.
NOT FORGOTTEN: Volunteers place flags on veterans’ graves
Daniel D. Jones isn’t exactly a household name. His headstone shows only his name and that he died in April 1926, though a little research reveals that Jones had served in the Army and fought in the Civil War.
5 area students receive grant to pay for college fees, educational tools
The Stephens Public School Students’ A Hand Up grant awards students who need financial help
SPORTS digest
YSU baseball team falls in Chicago CHICAGO The Youngstown State baseball team lost 8-5 to
Novel takes off when the puck drops
By JEFF BAENEN Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Author Matt Goldman was a “literary fiction snob,”
Valley native pens an album for children
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Liberty native Megan (Anderson) Schoenbohm will soon release
Victims of opioid crisis remembered
On Saturday, 113 pairs of shoes were displayed on the sidewalk around Wick Park.
Autism summer camps set to begin in June
The camps are sponsored by the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, ABA Therapy Solutions and the Youngstown YMCA.
License restoration workshop is Wednesday
Residents get to sit down for one-to-one talks with BMV reps on how to get their driver’s licenses restored.
Manager of Carbon Limestone Landfill retires after 44-year career with company
Republic Services Division Manager Mike Heher helped repair relations with community
When was your last official indicted?
Opinion: A year ago, a three-member panel of the 8th District Court of Appeals reviewed the conviction of
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 6:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Belgian Knockout. 8 a.m. (TNN) Tennis:
Alice Scudier aced the No. 8 hole at Parto’s. She used a wedge on the 92-yard shot.
Alice Scudier aced the No. 8 hole at Parto’s. She used a wedge on the 92-yard shot. Dan Chiaberta
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails golf course Mahoning Valley Mens Golf League — Low
KARZMER: Dynamic duel for U.S. Open is wish
Columnist thinks Mickelson has one more fantastic finish ahead
SATURDAY’S OTHER MLB GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Blue Jays 4 TORONTO Chad Pinder hit his first career grand slam
Justify pulls away for Preakness victory
It wasn’t easy, but Justify had enough left to hold off several hard-charging challengers.
RUNNERS, TO YOU MARKS … UPCOMING RACES & WALKS
MAY 28 — The 28th annual Memorial Mile road race in Boardman. Race begins at 9:35 a.m. Some of the
PRO GOLF roundup
PGA TOUR Wise, Leishman tied atop leaderboard DALLAS Aaron Wise shot a 3-under 68 in much
SATURDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SOFTBALL Regular Season West Branch 5, Canton South 1 CANTON West Branch clinched a share of
Latest lava flow destroys four homes, sparks evacuation prep
Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii Lava creeping across roadways destroyed four homes and left
METRO DIGEST || Liberty Walmart evacuated for bomb threat
Bomb threat LIBERTY A bomb threat late Saturday afternoon at the Walmart department store in
Point Park University’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse, 305 Forbes Ave., downtown, will open for the
Point Park University’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse, 305 Forbes Ave., downtown, will open for the
Foster parents to be recognized at dinner
Foster parents to be recognized at dinner NILES Trumbull County Children Services will host its
2 dead in bus crash recalled as ‘beloved,’ ‘beautiful’
Associated Press BELLEVILLE, N.J. The parent-teacher association of the New Jersey middle
RACING roundup
NASCAR Harvick clinches win in All-Star race CONCORD, N.C. Nothing can stop Kevin Harvick
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, birding-video
Dad at work, Father’s Day photo contest
It’s time for The Vindicator’s annual Father’s Day Photo Contest, which gives area sons and
Police dogs and reefer madness
Opinion: By Rick Jensen Cagle Cartoons Years ago, a propaganda film titled “Reefer Madness” depicted
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 20
Today is Sunday, May 20, the 140th day of 2018. There are 225 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 2:30 p.m., special meeting, central office, Dr. David
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 2
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Holy Family Church hall, 2729 Center
Student chosen for Otis R. Heldman Scholarship
Staff report COITSVILLE Struthers High School is announcing the first winner of the Otis R.
Youngstown’s fiscal mess even worse than expected
Editorial: In February, we predicted that Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown would have no choice but to slash
NCNW to host Women of Distinction luncheon
Staff report BOARDMAN The Youngstown Section of the National Council of Negro Women Inc. will
Goodyear airship nears completion
Associated Press AKRON Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials say its third and final new
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Tyler Museum and an anniversary
Ohio’s public universities deliver high-impact, high-value education
Opinion: A recent statewide poll of likely voters affirmed that a large majority of Ohioans recognize and
‘Guardian of the Menorah’ to be honored
Staff report NILES Carole Safier Weimer will be honored by B’nai B’rith as the 2018 “Guardian of
In deadly school shooting, a confession but motive a mystery
Associated Press SANTA FE, Texas The 17-year-old suspect in the killing of 10 people at a
DOYO Live tickets
DOYO Live tickets YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are on sale for DOYO Live, a digital marketing and
Buhl Regional Health Foundation grant cycle underway
Nonprofits are urged to apply for funding by July 6.
Will Infante emulate Mafioso Strollo?
Opinion: It was a shot heard ’round the Mahoning Valley. The 10-year prison sentence handed to former Niles
Reboots and revivals make up this year’s Fall TV schedule
Associated Press writers NEW YORK NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS have all unveiled their schedules last
VETERANS
VETERANS Employing veterans DALLAS The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has reaffirmed its
Record 72 million tourists went to Orlando last year
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Even though Hurricane Irma forced the
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The 17th Suspect” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 2.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Receives degree The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine conferred
NEW HIRES
NEW HIRES Home Savings announced it recently hired Gina Vicarel as recruitment administrator.
New adventures await literary heroine Revere
New adventures await literary heroine Revere NEW YORK Best-selling children’s author Andrea
Jury recommends death penalty in murder of 2 Ohio women
Associated Press ASHLAND, Ohio A jury has recommended that a man convicted of strangling to
Classic toy cars cruise into history museum
Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ill. The potent allures of toys and nostalgia recently turned the
Don’t blame Trump for layoffs at GM Lordstown
Opinion: Don’t blame Trump for layoffs at GM Lordstown When pigs fly. That’s when I will believe that
How Google aims to simplify your life with AI
By RYAN NAKASHIMA and MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Google put
Trump welcomes wife home in tweet that misspells name
Trump welcomes wife home in tweet that misspells name WASHINGTON Melania Trump returned to the
Walking robot maker prepares to unleash its dog-like machine
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. A robotics company known for its widely shared videos of
Royal wedding breaks mold, bridges Atlantic
Associated Press WINDSOR, England The son of British royalty and the daughter of middle-class
For the Week of Sunday, May 20, 2018
Christopher Dalpra et al to Eric L. Chianese, Buchanan Drive, Boardman, $167,000. Gennaro F.
Saturday, May 19 (76 stories)
Ryan gives N.H. commencement address, evades question on presidential run
U.S. Rep Tim Ryan called for “wiser, smarter, and bigger” leaders as he delivered the commencement address at the New Hampshire law school he graduated from 18 years ago.
Addiction victims remembered at today's Steps of Change
Today, 113 pairs of shoes were displayed on the sidewalk around Wick Park.
Volunteers comb Oak Hill Cemetery today to honor veterans
Daniel D. Jones isn’t exactly a household name.
Liberty Walmart evacuated for bomb threat today
A bomb threat late this afternoon at the Walmart Department Store in Liberty Plaza caused police and fire department personnel to evacuate customers and employees at about 6 p.m.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
VINDY EXCLUSIVE : Austintown school board suspends, promotes Kelty
Knives, ‘sex dice’ and profane language are included in the personnel file of the newly promoted Austintown Elementary head principal.
Fluky goal ignites Fargo to 2-1 series lead
Bartek Bison’s goal with 6:53 remaining was the game-winner for Fargo.
Misprinted number leads Aqua Ohio customers to adult phone line
About 150 Mahoning Valley customers received the misprinted postcards.
Local business owner brings STEM fair to Boardman elementary school
The Early Genius program aims to get students interested in STEM at a young age.
Spoken-word program encourages young people to make positive choices
For much of his young life, LaVon Shepherd aspired to be a basketball player, but his penchant for writing – and having suffered from bullying – radically altered his priorities.
West Branch gets past Mooney in Division II district final
The Warriors clinched their first district title since 2011.
Fitch clinches berth to Division I regional meet
The Falcons’ victories include beating Solon in the 4x200 relay.
Pianist, violinists return for New Music Festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The New Music Guild’s annual festival will take place Friday and May 26,
Record reviews
Courtney Barnett Album: “Tell Me How You Really Feel” Grade: A “I need a little time out,”
‘Solo’ was a battle for the soul and tone of ‘Star Wars’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France When J.J. Abrams was a “Star Wars” novice,
Fed judge dismisses lawsuit against TMHA
The judge dismissed the lawsuit because it was filed after the statue of limitations expired.
Green to be sworn in as UAW Local 1112 president Sunday
“My goal now is to make sure that we unite everybody and bring everybody together under one Local,” Green said.
For some, Boardman Relay for Life is beacon of hope
Five-year cancer survivor Kathy Allen of Boardman kisses her grandnephew Brady Smith, 4, during the Boardman Relay for Life Friday.
Mount’s Goodall receives OAC honor
Mount’s Goodall receives OAC honor ALLIANCE Mount Union senior Billy Goodall has been named to
Canfield doctor pleads not guilty
Canfield doctor pleads not guilty YOUNGSTOWN A Canfield doctor accused of exposing himself at a
Prep sports at a glance
DIVISION II TENNIS Three local singles players qualify for state tournament AKRON Ursuline
Poker run benefit
Poker run benefit AUSTINTOWN The annual Children’s Miracle Network Fun Ride and Poker Run will
Morton, Astros shut down Indians’ bats
Charlie Morton (6-0) allowed one run and four hits with eight strikeouts.
Mets’ Lagares out for season
Associated Press NEW YORK Juan Lagares and his Gold Glove are probably gone for the season.
2 shot after graduation at Kan. megachurch
2 shot after graduation at Kan. megachurch KANSAS CITY, Mo. Two people, including a young man
Don’t ruin a good fishing experience
I still feel like I’m getting away with something when I tow the BassCat to one of our local lakes
Unemployment rate dropped in April
Unemployment rate dropped in April COLUMBUS Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3
Pastor anniversary
Pastor anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 328 S. Forest St., will conclude
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zoppe Family Circus, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Family fun at the
Rebound: Cavs confident they’ll bounce back tonight
Cleveland is down 2-0 to Boston in the Eastern Conference finals.
What rising interest rates mean for savers, borrowers
Associated Press NEW YORK Interest rates are charging higher, and that can be a good or bad
Ex-centerfold apparently jumps to death with son
Associated Press NEW YORK A former Playboy centerfold involved in a custody battle apparently
Red Ruby returns to win Black-Eyed Susan
Red Ruby pulled away from Coach Rocks on a sloppy track Friday.
Preakness looks like Justify’s race to lose
Turning the tables on Justify and cutting short his Triple Crown bid won’t be easy.
Chile Bishops resign en masse over sex-abuse coverup
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In the biggest shake-up yet in the Catholic Church’s long-running
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Jeffrey Campana, 40, of Girard, indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on
Keep waterways free of litter
A few days ago a post on the Pennsylvania birding listserve caught my eye. It read: “Late this
Revolt over immigration sinks House farm bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republican leaders suffered an embarrassing setback Friday
Plane with 110 aboard crashes in Cuba, 3 said to survive
Associated Press HAVANA A 39-year-old airliner with 110 people aboard crashed and burned in a
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS A fitness buff carrying an American flag and shouting about President Donald
Teen murderer gets 18 years to life
An appeals court ruling sent the 2015 murder case to common pleas court.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Free concert at local church Sunday
Free concert at local church Sunday POLAND Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, will
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs Jeffrey Campana, 40, of Girard, indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Molly Jackson and Heath Hites, East Liverpool, boy, May
Selected local stocks
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America needs a moral uprising
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Thousands of civil-rights advocates, low-wage workers and
Kayla Wilson, Tyler Kerr to marry this fall
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Karen Wilson of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
From chicken to condoms, marketers cash in on wedding
By DAVID RISING Associated Press If British marketers are to be believed, nothing is a better
10 dead in Texas school shooting
Associated Press SANTA FE, Texas A 17-year-old armed with a shotgun and a pistol opened fire at
Back to the drawing board toward Middle East peace
Editorial: Split-screen TV images from in and near Jerusalem earlier this week of joyous celebration
Selfies for posterity
I’ve been traveling for the past few weeks, trying to cross a few things off my bucket list. Things
Gutter politics now a fact of life
Opinion: CANBERRA, Australia Here in Australia, “Question Time” has long been one of my favorite exercises
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 19
Today is Saturday, May 19, the 139th day of 2018. There are 226 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Windsor gears up for royal wedding
Associated Press WINDSOR, England Meghan Markle will have an heir to the British throne walk her
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be
Ladies firearm class
Ladies firearm class Vienna The Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown Kingsville Road, is
Trump thrusts abortion fight into crucial midterm elections
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration acted Friday to bar taxpayer-funded family
‘DO SOMETHING,’ angry Parkland shooting survivors urge officials
Associated Press PARKLAND, FLA. Survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., took to
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HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Friday, May 18 (108 stories)
About 32 teams walking in Boardman Relay tonight
Decades ago, a doctor diagnosed Kathy Flickinger of Youngstown with cancer and told her she had five years to live.
Aqua Ohio notice mistakenly sends customers to adult phone line
Some local Aqua Ohio customers may have received a surprise when they called to schedule an appointment to update their water meter.
Force tops Phantoms 3-2 in Game 3
Fargo leads the best-of-five series, 2-1. Game 4 is Saturday night at Covelli Centre.
STEM training needs to start in kindergarten, local businessman says
At one station, students excitedly followed robots roaming the gymnasium floor.
Spoken-word program at South Side Academy aims to decrease substance abuse
For much of his young life, LaVon Shepherd aspired to be a basketball player, but his penchant for writing – and having suffered from bullying – radically altered his priorities.
Phone data-leak company: No record of location-data abuse
Phone data-leak company: No record of location-data abuse
Trump's pick to head Veterans Affairs: Robert Wilkie
Trump's pick to head Veterans Affairs: Robert Wilkie
Open house for new Boardman fire station is May 29
Open house for new Boardman fire station is May 29
June 28 pretrial hearing set for Canfield doctor on public indecency charges
June 28 pretrial hearing set for Canfield doctor on public indecency charges
UPDATE | Cuban media: Boeing 737 crashes with 113 people aboard
Cuban media: Boeing 737 crashes with 113 people aboard
Conservative revolt over immigration sinks House farm bill
Conservative revolt over immigration sinks House farm bill
Former Playboy centerfold apparently jumps to death with son
Former Playboy centerfold apparently jumps to death with son
Man gets 18 years for murder he committed as juvenile
Man gets 18 years for murder he committed as juvenile
Niles truck driver must repay $12,450 in workers compensation
Niles truck driver must repay $12,450 in workers compensation
Schiavoni will introduce legislation to legalize and regulate sports betting at casinos and racinos
Schiavoni will introduce legislation to legalize and regulate sports betting at casinos and racinos
UPDATE | No bond for Texas high-school shooting suspect
No bond for Texas high-school shooting suspect
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Support Salvation Army at Bling Boutique Sale
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is hosting a Bling Boutique Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Preakness Neighborhood Garage Sale, just off New Road
UPDATE | Hundley says another man was at death scene
Murder defendant Hundley says another man was at death scene
Mooney, West Branch advance after extremely close calls
The Cardinals and Warriors will meet today for a district title.
Unanticipated projects stress Sanitary Engineer’s office
Aging infrastructure is to blame for failures which have led to $2 million in unexpected costs.
Brooks, big inning send South Range to regional
The Raiders won a district title for the first time in the baseball program’s history.
Dickten to receive severance package from WRPA
WRPA board authorizes director to negotiate Dickten payout.
Struthers schools hosts “An Evening with the Arts”
The exhibition, which was open to the public, included ceramic and clay sculptures, drawings, paintings and music that students from grades one through 12 have worked on over the past year.
Lead detective testifies in Hundley capital murder case
The detective said it is rare to have a surviving victim at a homicide scene to speak with.
Plaza will be site of night markets
Staff report BOARDMAN Night markets, the vibrant outdoor gatherings that are popular in Europe,
WILLIAMS: Covelli’s coolest games are on tap
Covelli Centre will be the site of the highest-stakes hockey games ever played in the Youngstown arena this weekend.
LaBrae, Davidson standout could be an NBA free agent
Peyton Aldridge recently wrapped up an impressive career at Davidson College.
Higgins handcuffs Aquinas in Lowellville win
Jason Higgins pitched a three-hitter and struck out three.
Musical evenings series outdoors at Stambaugh
The B@B (Bands at the Baugh): After Dark series will return to the Stambaugh Auditorium Garden for three dates this summer.
‘Book Club’ looks at sex, aging with a formidable female cast Corny but sweet
‘Book Club’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for sex-related material
Boardman school officials more positive after levy passage
Voters approved the levy last week, and it will bring in an additional $4.9 million.
12 Trumbull County seniors get Wolves scholarships
Four Girard students received the first Officer Justin Leo Memorial Scholarship award.
Lordstown students deliver fun to children’s hospital
The book drive resulted in more than 400 books and puzzles for Akron Children’s Hospital Beeghly Campus patients.
METRO DIGEST || Trumbull ESC student pleads guilty
Truman J. Stevens, 18, of Chestnut Avenue in Niles pleaded guilty Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to inducing panic.
NEOMED dean earns 2018 ATHENA Award
This year’s ATHENA Award recipient Dr. Elisabeth H. Young, vice president for health affairs and dean of the college of medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University, attended Thursday night’s ceremony at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman with her husband, Dr. Thomas Boniface.
Holy Family students participate in Junior Achievement “JA in a Day”
On March 27, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students at Holy Family School participated in a
Meghan Shively, Gene Mock will marry July 7
Dave and Karen Shively and Gary and Sharon Mock, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement of
Library program celebrates the woman suffrage movement
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted the “Book Review and Soup and
CHC kindergartners present “E-I-E-I Oops”
C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergarten students presented “E-I-E-I Oops!” for family and friends at the Canfield High School auditorium on May 14.
Library offers French lessons to community
The Poland library invited members of the community to their meeting room for lessons in speaking French on May 7.
High honors for veterans and citizens from the UVC
The United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown and Its Environs hosted its annual Recognition and
Farmers’ Market provides to community for Mother’s Day
The Austintown Farmers’ Market hosted its first Mother’s Day Market on May 6 at Austintown Township Park.
May 8
May 8 Burglary: To a home in the 1700 block of Paisley Street. Stolen were a TV and a surround-
Austintown Community Briefs
Canfield resident pays it forward with help from Austintown restaurant Joanne Bruno George, will
Stadium Drive Lights It Up Blue
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School celebrated their third
Brittany Carlon, Dan McCloud to marry May 26
Philip and Barb Carlon of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Carlon,
Literacy festival helps show children that Reading Rocks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center hosted
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield resident pays it forward with help from Austintown restaurant Joanne Bruno George, will
Boardman Community Briefs
BHS orchestras to have spring concert The award-winning Boardman High School Symphony, Chamber and
Poland Community Briefs
Classmates to meet to discuss reunion plans Classmates from the Poland Seminary High School class
Dodgeball tournament raises funds for Relay
Glenwood Junior High School’s student leadership group organized the school’s annual dodgeball tournament on April 30, May 1 and May 3.
POLICE BLOTTER
April 24 Auto theft: Police were dispatched to Boardman Area Court to book Jasmine S.L. Dawkins,
Rachel Bejcek, David Mangus plan May vows
Dave and Shelley Mangus of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, David Mangus, of
Nicole Sutton, Michael Donahue plan May rite
Nicole Sutton and Michael Donahue, both of Girard, are announcing their engagement. The bride-
Library rewards reading during summer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The PLYMC organized their annual Summer Discovery program for
Brianna Vargo, Michael Deets plan May vows
Don and Barbara Vargo of Canfield and Janice Deetz of North Royalton are announcing the engagement
Literacy festival shows children that Reading Rocks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center hosted the
First-graders selected for national film
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First-grade students in Alyssa Carbon’s class at C.H.
Community spends Earth Day cleaning the MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Whispering Pines District of the Great Trail Council of
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Abbegale Altmar Summer Bailing Lily Baird Emma Battaglia
Mr. and Mrs.Zapko celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zapko of Youngstown recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary at a family
Senate votes, confirms Haspel as CIA director
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday as the first female
Selected local stocks
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Hockey, hotel are giving downtown Youngstown a big bang of excitement
Editorial: Positive energy in and around downtown Youngstown has reached stratospheric heights this week as two
THURSDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
TENNIS DIVISION I Canfield’s Cianciola, doubles duo Nalluri, Martin reach state AKRON
SPORTS digest
UIC baseball team defeats Penguins CHICAGO Illinois-Chicago scored the first six runs and held
Society names 2018 ‘Citizens of Honor’
Staff report SALEM The Salem Historical Society has been recognizing two Citizens of Honor since
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Celebs shed light on mental illness
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has discussed his battle
School bus ripped apart in dump-truck crash, killing 2
Associated Press MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. A school bus taking children on a field trip to a historic
1 year into Russia probe has Washington rattled, uncertain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unlike the president, Robert Mueller hasn’t uttered one word in
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Luncheon Speaker Series will present the Rev. Nathan
Chief Wahoo protester pleads guilty to theft of $180K in grants
Chief Wahoo protester pleads guilty to theft of $180K in grants CLEVELAND A man who has had
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 18
Today is Friday, May 18, the 138th day of 2018. There are 227 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trooper slaying appeal focuses on questioning
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. Pennsylvania’s highest court peppered a defense lawyer and a
SOCIETY DIGEST || Barnes & Noble hosts book signing
Barnes & Noble hosts book signing BOARDMAN Barnes & Noble has partnered with Boys & Girls Club
Postal banking a better option
Opinion: By Brian Wakamo OtherWords Millions of Americans live in “banking deserts,” without adequate
Blast victim’s ex is arrested
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak was opening a package that had
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zoppe Family Circus, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Grab tickets for this
Pop music lyrics are getting sadder, according to study
Associated Press NEW YORK A study of hundreds of thousands of popular songs over the past three
China vows to defend its interests in trade talks
Associated Press HONG KONG China said Thursday it doesn’t want to see increased trade tensions
2018 Athena Award | Nominees
These were the nominees for this year’s Athena Award: Megan Bair Zidian, partner/shareholder,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Stacia Hewlett, Youngstown, boy, May 16. Kelly Oko and
Dedication ceremony of the Habitat For Humanity project
Family gets a mostly new home for the cost of a zero percent loan
Yavorcik’s criminal conviction tainted, appellate judges rule
Opinion: As I sat and listened to the arguments and the comments of a three-member panel of the 8th District
Lowest US birth rate in 3 decades could pose a risk to economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate
JC Penney outlook spooks Wall Street
Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney blamed weak clothing sales on bad spring weather and said
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
With power grid change, clocks may go a little cuckoo
Associated Press WASHINGTON Running late for work or just miss that bus? You could have a good
Vallourec earnings
Vallourec earnings YOUNGSTOWN France-based Vallourec, the parent company of local Vallourec Star
METRO DIGEST || Infante moved
Infante moved WARREN Ralph Infante, former Niles mayor sentenced to 10 years in prison May 11 on
Markle’s dad too ill for wedding; mom has tea with royals
Markle’s dad too ill for wedding; mom has tea with royals WINDSOR, England Ending days of
Trump issues threat to Kim
North Korea told to denuclearize or face consequences Associated Press WASHINGTON President
Thursday, May 17 (103 stories)
Canfield physician accused of exposing himself to students at schoolbus stop
A Canfield doctor was arrested Thursday, accused of repeatedly exposing himself to schoolchildren at a North Side bus stop.
Mahoning commissioners trying to address sewer collapses in Boardman, Poland, Milton
It’s only May, but the Mahoning County Sanitary Engineer’s office has already taken on four unexpected projects to the tune of $2 million.
Boardman schools' financial forecast brighter with levy, CFO says
With the recent passage of a 5.8-mill emergency levy, Boardman School District’s five-year financial forecast avoids the sharp cuts the district discussed at a community meeting earlier this year.
Y'town detective details what he saw at home of homicide victim
In his time as a Youngstown Police detective, Detective Sgt. Ron Rodway has investigated more than 200 homicides.
'Major, major game-changer': Ebola spreads to big Congo city
'Major, major game-changer': Ebola spreads to big Congo city
Connecticut recruiting LGBT families to adopt, foster kids
Connecticut recruiting LGBT families to adopt, foster kids
Grand jury indicts former Youngstown employee on theft charges
Grand jury indicts former Youngstown employee on theft charges
Ex-Ohio teacher pleads guilty to sex with 3 students
Ex-Ohio teacher pleads guilty to sex with 3 students
Gambling, tech firms scramble for foothold in sports betting
Gambling, tech firms scramble for foothold in sports betting
Trump draws rebuke for 'animal' remark at immigration talk
Trump draws rebuke for 'animal' remark at immigration talk
Pa. kindergartner finds bag of cocaine in classmate’s backpack
Pa. kindergartner finds bag of cocaine in classmate’s backpack
Trump: If FBI spied on my campaign, 'bigger than Watergate!'
Trump: If FBI spied on my campaign, 'bigger than Watergate!'
Vindy Poll Now - Do you think the Cavs will win the series and return to the NBA Finals?
The Cleveland Cavaliers trail the Boston Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Do you think the Cavs will win the series and return to the NBA Finals?
Election hacking puts focus on paperless voting machines
Election hacking puts focus on paperless voting machines
Multiple people hurt after school bus, dump truck crash
Multiple people hurt after school bus, dump truck crash
Ohio man, 93, makes first hole-in-one during last golf round
Ohio man, 93, makes first hole-in-one during last golf round
2 women plead not guilty in death at Ohio nursing home
2 women plead not guilty in death at Ohio nursing home
Ohio teen to be tried as adult in slaying of woman, 98
Ohio teen to be tried as adult in slaying of woman, 98
ONE Health Ohio donates $2,000 to Good Grief Camp
ONE Health Ohio and the Butterflies & Hope Memorial Foundation presented donations to the Good Grief Camp program with a combined gift of $2,000 and free counseling services for children attending the upcoming grief camp.
Hawaii volcano erupts from summit, shooting plume of ash
Hawaii volcano erupts from summit, shooting plume of ash
Boardman man accused of stealing cases of Budweiser
Boardman man accused of stealing cases of Budweiser
Man accused of camera theft from city health department
Man accused of camera theft from city health department
Canfield doctor accused of exposing himself to school children
Canfield doctor accused of exposing himself to school children
Shots fired at man looking to cut grass in Youngstown
Shots fired at man looking to cut grass in Youngstown
Jurors return today to hear testimony in Hundley trial
Jurors return today to hear testimony in Hundley trial
JC Penney outlook spooks Wall Street
J.C. Penney cut its outlook for the year as it trims costs to help offset declining revenue.
Police investigate after gunshot victim dropped off at St. E's
Police investigate after gunshot victim dropped off at St. E's
Woman just home from sober house found dead in Warren
Woman just home from sober house found dead in Warren
Ex-Niles mayor Infante shipped off to state prison
Ex-Niles mayor Infante shipped off to state prison
Speed-camera bill could impact Liberty
Youngstown, Girard and Weathersfield also use speed cameras on highways.
Fab frosh Gehring pitches Raiders into final
Jake Gehring pitched a four-hitter in South Range’s 5-1 victory.
Cardinals tops Niles again in district final
The Canfield baseball team has a fondness for winning district titles in pairs.
Ex-road department worker sues Poland Township trustees
Raymond Beatty said the township trustees defamed and wrongfully terminated him for the alleged theft of ‘road grindings’
Y'town council members have testy exchange with mayor
At issue is a contract for the downtown events and citywide special projects coordinator.
YPD hands out awards
The chief said in his five years as chief, it was the first time officers received an award for valor, and 10 officers also received awards for saving someone’s life, which is the most awards in that category since he became the city’s top cop.
Cavaliers have backcourt blues
J.R. Smith and George Hill were outscored 41-3 by Boston’s Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier.
Grand Valley stuns defending state champs
The Mustangs played small ball and upset the Golden Flashes.
Hubbard High’s anti-drug PSA wins 1st in contest
The Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force awarded Hubbard High School;s production and broadcasting class $1,000 for its anti-drug public service announcement contest.
Phantoms can clinch title with two wins
The Phantoms will host Games 3 and 4 this weekend at Covelli Centre.
Waterloo wins D-III district championship
Springfield took a 2-0 lead into the sixth, but couldn’t hold it.
Canfield circus fun
Locals enjoyed the kickoff of the Zopp Family Circus Wednesday afternoon at Canfield Fairgrounds.
Summer music festival schedule
This list isn’t all-inclusive, but it’s a pretty good sampling of the bigger festivals that you can
Trumbull County, Warren to meet Friday to iron out sewer-rate dispute
A dispute between the county Sanitary Engineer’s office and city of Warren dating back more than a year became public Tuesday when county commissioners and Gary Newbrough, deputy Trumbull County sanitary engineer, discussed it at a public meeting.
Campbell school board approves site work for community center
The center will be along state Route 616 near the city’s K-7 school.
Four Austintown students win Knights of Columbus contest
Students created posters warning about drugs and alcohol.
Doubletree opens on Youngstown's Central Square
Jackie Marchionda, who designed the DoubleTree’s interiors, stands in the new hotel's 12th-floor ballroom with, from left, her husband, Dominic Marchionda, CEO of NYO Property Group, which developed the project along with Pan Brothers Associates, represented by George Pantelidis and David Rizzuto.
Idora museum sets open house
The Idora Park Experience, the museum of artifacts and memorabilia of the amusement park that once stood on Youngstown's South Side, will be open this weekend.
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE SOFTBALL DIVISION IV Warren District McDonald 2, Mathews 1
Champion softball rolls to another D-III district title
There is just no stopping the Champion High School softball team.
WEDNESDAY’S STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF GAME
Golden Knights 4, Jets 2 LAS VEGAS Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals — including an empty-
Herb and Plant Sale
Herb and Plant Sale When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. What: Holborn Herb Growers Guild’s annual
These smother native plants change food webs, displace wildlife BEWARE OF INVASIVES
By Sheila Cubick OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Do we plan to be the typhoid Mary of the
WEDNESDAY’S NBA PLAYOFFS
WEDNESDAY’S NBA PLAYOFFS Rockets 127, Warriors 105 HOUSTON James Harden and Eric Gordon each
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH NJ creamery concocts pork roll-flavored ice cream for summer FREDON TOWNSHIP, N.J.
Purple deadnettle good & bad
Q. What is this terrible, purple weed? I fight it every spring? Susan from Canfield A. Not only
Pruning Clinic
Pruning Clinic Join Eric Barrett to learn, then practice your pruning skills at the OSU Extension
Tips on how to create a dog-friendly landscape
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext, master gardener volunteer Canfield Often our dogs spend more time
Auxiliary installs slate, will host Bling Boutique
Auxiliary installs slate, will host Bling Boutique AUSTINTOWN The Salvation Army Women’s
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Book Club (PG-13) Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after
Adjuncts of the world, unite!
Opinion: By Nicole Braun OtherWords School teachers across the U.S. are striking for many reasons, from
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Wrinkle in Time,SDRq directed by Sam Luptak Jr., Hopewell Theatre, 702
“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): In the season finale, Jeremiah warns a skeptical Gordon of more
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Selected local stocks
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NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Strums
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
US Supreme Court’s ruling leads sports betting out of the shadows
Opinion: WASHINGTON Repeal of Prohibition in 1933 instantly reduced crime by reducing the number of
Court makes the right call on the MVSD’s rebate plan
Editorial: Judges Lou D’Apolito and Ronald Rice have sent an unequivocal message to the Mahoning Valley
Justify draws 7 post for Preakness
Having the Preakness favorite has never bothered Bob Baffert before and it doesn’t bother him with Justify.
911 technology struggles to keep up with the times
Associated Press ROSWELL, Ga. High-school students hiding from the gunman in Parkland, Fla.,
House poised to expand private care at VA
Associated Press WASHINGTON House approval Wednesday of legislation giving veterans more leeway
Modest Mouse coming to Civic
Staff report AKRON Indie-rock band Modest Mouse will come to Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main
Trump: US hasn’t been notified about threat to cancel summit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Amid fresh uncertainty over his planned summit with North Korean
Mission and concert
Mission and concert YOUNGSTOWN Three area Catholic churches – St. Patrick and St. Angela Merici
Disclosure of Cohen payment raises new legal questions
President Trump could be in violation of federal ethics laws Associated Press NEW YORK
Forward Ohio launch
Forward Ohio launch YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University is joining Ohio’s 13 other public
Woman gets 10-year prison term for South Side stabbing
Amanda Wilhite was sentenced on attempted murder and aggravated burglary charges.
Campbell cops to get new cruiser, council OKs demolition of old union hall
Wednesday during the caucus before the city council meeting police Chief Dennis Puskarcik announced the department was awarded two federal grants totalling $30,000.
Founders Exchange
Founders Exchange WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center announced its May Founders
Trump Jr. untroubled by meeting Russian
Committee releases more than 1,800 pages of interview transcripts Associated Press WASHINGTON
Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to settle
Wait till the bloom is done
Wait till the bloom is done Spring-blooming shrubs get pruned after blooming. But there are
Bauer fans 10 as Tribe blanks Tigers
Trevor Bauer gave Cleveland’s beleaguered bullpen a bit of a break.
Bell’s single lifts Bucs over reeling ChiSox
Pittsburgh won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to 10-2 in interleague play.
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 18
Today is Thursday, May 17, the 137th day of 2018. There are 228 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Deadpool 2’ doesn’t disappoint
‘Deadpool 2’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout,
Know how to pack medicines for trip
Have you planned your summer vacation yet? If you are looking to get away from civilization, you
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Mariners 1 SEATTLE Bartolo Colon laughed off having a line drive
SPORTS digest
Andretti leads on Day 2 of Indy 500 practice INDIANAPOLIS Marco Andretti led four Honda drivers
Wednesday, May 16 (99 stories)
Fired worker suing Poland Twp.
A former Poland Township Road Department employee claims he was the target of defamation, malicious prosecution and wrongful termination.
Trumbull Co., Warren's sewer rate dispute on hold
Trumbull County and Warren officials will meet Friday in an effort to resolve a dispute over sewer rates that could affect thousands of Trumbull County property owners.
Hubbard broadcast students claim $1,000 prize for PSA
The Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force awarded Megan Schellhorn’s Hubbard High School production and broadcasting class $1,000 as a first-place prize for its anti-drug public service announcement contest.
Youngstown police at Midlothian Blvd. stabbing, beating
Police are investigating a stabbing and beating that occurred at 145 E. Midlothian Blvd. that led to one person being hospitalized.
Police: Ohio man kills wife, stepdaughter, turns gun on himself
Police: Ohio man kills wife, stepdaughter, turns gun on himself
FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms
FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms
Trump rails against California for its immigration policies
Trump rails against California for its immigration policies
GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee
GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee
Ohio city's last abortion clinic gets license, can resume
Ohio city's last abortion clinic gets license, can resume
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients
Several departments fight New Middletown structure fire
Several departments fight New Middletown structure fire
Mom of 10 tortured kids in custody, bail almost $500,000
Mom of 10 tortured kids in custody, bail almost $500,000
Bill Gates gives $44M to influence state education plans
Bill Gates gives $44M to influence state education plans
Jackson-Milton school board meeting for Thursday is canceled
Jackson-Milton school board meeting for Thursday is canceled
Owner of popular Pittsburgh restaurant arrested on sex-assault charges
Owner of popular Pittsburgh restaurant arrested on sex-assault charges
Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling
Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling
Trump financial disclosure shows reimbursement to Michael Cohen
Trump financial disclosure shows payment to Michael Cohen
Police: Rapper T.I. arrested outside his gated community
Police: Rapper T.I. arrested outside his gated community
Liberty police add bulletproof protection to patrol cars
Liberty police add bulletproof protection to patrol cars
Youngstown man gets four years for selling heroin near school
Man gets four years for selling heroin near school
VINDY POLL | How long until you book a room at the new DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown?
With all the restaurants and bars and Covelli Centre downtown, now you have the option of staying overnight as well with the opening of the new hotel.
Ohio man sentenced to prison in toddler’s overdose death
Ohio man sentenced to prison in toddler’s overdose death
Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500M settlement
Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500M settlement
Campbell man arrested on felony domestic violence charge
Campbell man arrested on felony domestic violence charge
DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
Police nab heroin and crack cocaine in home search
Police nab heroin and crack cocaine in home search
TAG force awards Hubbard class for anti-drug video
TAG force awards Hubbard class for anti-drug video
Large weed bags found by cops in Cleveland Street home
Large weed bags found by cops in Cleveland Street home
Dead dogs land Youngstown man in jail
Judge D’Apolito told John Burroughs that if he violates a lifelong ban on owning animals, he will end up in prison.
Canfield’s Longo provides relief in battle of the birds
Anthony Longo threw two strong innings in relief of Jack Rafoth.
DeFalco, Niles back in district final
Marco DeFalco didn’t repeat his postseason feats from last year, but he still has Niles in a good spot.
Downtown DoubleTree to open to media, first guests today
The finishing touches were being completed Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown.
Historic rivalries rekindled in softball
Fitch-Canfield, Mooney-Ursuline games highlight district semifinals.
TCI inmate can grow dreadlocks, judge rules
In the case of Deon Glenn, a federal judge said the ban on dreadlocks in state prison violates religious liberty.
Charges to be filed in 680 accident that killed ODOT worker
City prosecutor says driver was negligent
YSU loses home finale to Kent State
The Youngstown State baseball team fell 5-1 to Kent State in a special Akron Children’s Hospital Kids Day game
Celtics have Cavaliers in 2-0 hole
LeBron James had 42 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.
Judy Infante gets year of probation and ‘benefit of the doubt’
The judge said she gave Judy Infante “the benefit of the doubt that she did not realize the breadth or extent of the criminal activity of her husband, Ralph Infante,”.
People can donate to help two local dog organizations
‘Brayden Clepsi and Daphne Marie’s Saturday Wedding’ fundraiser will help two local dog organizations; their "reception" will help two others.
Microchip implants get under his skin
I have a wallet full of department store, gas station and restaurant loyalty program cards. Some I
Teen pianist garners attention for his determination, skill Living his dream
Darrius Simmons, the Warren teenager captured attention across the country with his ability as a classical pianist, appeared Tuesday night on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
Lordstown council sets June 16 for public meeting on TJX zone changes
Council had a special meeting Tuesday to read a letter regarding the zoning changes.
Discipline leads to promotion in Austintown schools
The school board disciplined and promoted an assistant principal in the same meeting Tuesday evening.
Purple Star Room allows students to communicate with family in military
Austintown Schools dedicated its Purple Star Room on Tuesday with a brief ceremony.
Trumbull County and Warren disagree over waste treatment rates
Trumbull County deputy Sanitary Engineer Gary Newbrough says the city of Warren has unilaterally imposed a 400 percent increase in the sewage-treatment rate it charges to the county, so the county may take similar action against the city.
“Steps of Change” event this weekend will commemorate Mahoning County overdose victims
On Saturday, 113 pairs of shoes will be displayed in Wick Park.
Girard Officer Justin Leo honored in DC ceremony
Leo was shot and killed when he answered a domestic-violence call in October.
193 Mumford Drive home thorn in neighbor’s side
Rose Jordan stands near the abandoned house next door to hers on Mumford Drive on Youngstown’s East Side. The house is infested with bugs, birds and rodents, is a health hazard to her family and the neighborhood and she wants something done about it. She has been lodging complaints with the city about it for the three years.
Police arrest man wanted on warrant
Police arrest man wanted on warrant AUSTINTOWN Officers arrested a man on a charge of criminal
Crowdfunding raises transparency questions
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Stormy Daniels has raised nearly a half-million dollars to fund her
N. Korea threatens to cancel summit with US
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on today canceled a high-level meeting with
At meeting, Mohip discusses Chromebooks
At meeting, Mohip discusses Chromebooks YOUNGSTOWN A small group of eight discussed furthering
US intensifies pressure on Iran, sanctioning central banker
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States intensified its financial pressure on Iran on
SPORTS digest
Handel’s has vouchers for Phantoms games CANFIELD Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream stores are
Gaza hospitals struggle to cope with high casualty toll
Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Patients with gunshot wounds filled wards and hallways in
Abortion law is challenged in Iowa
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Abortion-rights groups said Tuesday that they had filed a
Pirates blank White Sox
Trevor Williams (5-2) struck out six and walked none in his longest outing of the season.
April housing sales up across the Mahoning Valley
April 2018 housing sales up compared with April of last year, according to area real-estate agents.
TUESDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Regular season Lisbon 12, Jackson-Milton 2 LISBON Mason Rance had two hits and
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY Waste-hauling millionaire is GOP pick to battle Wolf
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. State senator and waste-hauling millionaire Scott Wagner won
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Israel’s high-tech military is coming under scathing international criticism
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Game 3: Eastern Conference Final
Lightning 4, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the playoffs and added
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield: AUSTINTOWN May
Proposal seeks to end ‘meal shaming’ in schools
Associated Press BOSTON Working in an elementary school cafeteria, Wendy Timmons said all she
Tigers beat up on Tribe bullpen for another win
JaCoby Jones homered and doubled, and Detroit rallied against Andrew Miller during a five-run seventh inning.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Someone’s been trashing an SUV: 3 bears seen at home LONGWOOD, Fla. This visit
Facebook opens up about scrubbing efforts
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook believes its policing system is better at scrubbing
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Cinnamon roll-inspired dip
Cinnamon Roll Dip mccormick.com A sweet, cinnamon roll-inspired breakfast dip. Made with just
Agenda Thursday
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Holborn Herb Growers Guild to host plant sale Saturday
Holborn Herb Growers Guild to host plant sale Saturday
SOCIETY DIGEST || Idora Park Experience to open this weekend
Idora Park Experience to open this weekend CANFIELD The Idora Park Experience, 4450 S. Turner
Here are some new adds to the rotation on The Summit radio (WKTL-90.7 FM), the Mahoning
Here are some new adds to the rotation on The Summit radio (WKTL-90.7 FM), the Mahoning Valley’s
Amazon to build its sixth distribution center in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Internet retail giant Amazon says it plans to build another large
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell
Tepper to buy Panthers for record $2.2B
The Carolina Panthers are being sold for an NFL-record $2.2 billion
Local gem serving Italian-American cuisine
IF YOU GO: What: Enzo’s Restaurant and Lounge Where: 2918 Elm Road NE Warren Hours: Tuesdays
Pasta salad with a southwestern twist
Roasted Chili Corn Pasta Salad mccormick.com Meet one of our favorite summer pasta salads - with
Royal wedding coverage on TV
Associated Press NEW YORK The bad news: You don’t have a ticket to Windsor Castle to watch the
Spring open house
Spring open house NORTH LIMA Tabor’s Landscaping and Garden Center will host a spring open house
Trump exhausting his supporters
Opinion: The “wall of protection” conservative media has erected around President Trump may be crumbling.
YARS and Camp Ravenna deserve key investments
Editorial: Unanimous consensus reached last week among members of a powerful congressional committee on this
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Watermelon dishes
Family Features A packed schedule often leads to fewer meals around the table. Between balancing
Raising flag on head of InteriorSFlb
Opinion: By Lena Moffitt OtherWords The media’s been swirling around the many scandals involving
Drinks to enjoy outdoors during the summer
Carrot Ginger-tini mccormick.com Fresh carrot juice and ginger lend vibrant color and warm
Over the Hill: Preakness could leave aging Pimlico
Old Hilltop is showing its age, and it will cost more than a quarter-billion dollars to make it right.
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 16
Today is Wednesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2018. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mom of 10 in abuse case says social services visited years ago
Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Calif. It’s unclear whether any California government agencies had
Tuesday, May 15 (86 stories)
New downtown Hilton gets finishing touches today
The finishing touches were being completed today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown in preparation for the first guests’ arrival today.
Gaza hospitals, surgeons overwhelmed with casualties
Patients with gunshot wounds filled wards and hallways in Gaza’s under-equipped and overwhelmed main hospital today, with dozens still waiting in line for surgery a day after Israeli soldiers shot and killed 59 Palestinians and wounded hundreds in mass protests on the Gaza border.
TCI inmate's rights violated by dreadlocks ban, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled when it comes to Deon Glenn, a Trumbull Correctional Institution inmate, state and local policies that forbid him from maintaining dreadlocks violate his religious liberties.
John Burroughs gets 6 months for dogs' deaths, lifetime ban on owning animals
A city man responsible for the death of two dogs will serve six months in jail, and a Mahoning County judge forbade him from ever owning an animal again.
Facebook: We're better at policing nudity than hate speech
Facebook: We're better at policing nudity than hate speech
Lordstown council sets June 16 as first public reading of zone change for TJX project
Lordstown council sets June 16 as first public reading of zone change for TJX project
Judge: Special counsel had authority to prosecute Manafort
Judge: Special counsel had authority to prosecute Manafort
Judge tosses California law allowing life-ending drugs
Judge tosses California law allowing life-ending drugs
Mariners All-Star Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation
Mariners All-Star Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation
Nation's most restrictive abortion law is challenged in Iowa
Nation's most restrictive abortion law is challenged in Iowa
SKorea news agency: NKorea threatens to cancel US summit
SKorea news agency: NKorea threatens to cancel US summit
Lack of quorum forces cancellation of Youngstown zoning meeting
Lack of quorum forces cancellation of Youngstown zoning meeting
Authorities: Pa. police dog injured when car hits officer’s SUV
Authorities: Pa. police dog injured when car hits officer’s SUV
Shooting death of suspended Pa. school teacher ruled a homicide
Shooting death of suspended Pa. school teacher ruled a homicide
As lava destroys Hawaii homes, owners ask: Am I covered?
As lava destroys Hawaii homes, owners ask: Am I covered?
'I heard angels': Taraji Henson details how she fell for her fiance
'I heard angels': Taraji Henson details how she fell for her fiance
Small-plane pilot flown to hospital after crash in Ohio
Small-plane pilot flown to hospital after crash in Ohio
Judy Infante gets 1 year probation for role in corruption case
Judy Infante gets 1 year probation for role in corruption case
Homes for Kids host foster parents open house Tuesday
Homes for Kids host foster parents open house Tuesday
Man threatens shooting outside of Boardman Walmart
Man threatens shooting outside of Boardman Walmart
Attempted robbery outside PNC Bank on Market Street
Attempted robbery outside PNC Bank on Market Street
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants
Lebanon's gay pride week brought to halt after crackdown
Lebanon's gay pride week brought to halt after crackdown
Tom Wolfe, pioneering 'New Journalist,' dead at 87
Tom Wolfe, pioneering 'New Journalist,' dead at 88
YSU conference draws business to new downtown hotel
YSU conference draws business to new downtown hotel
Driver faces vehicular homicide charge in ODOT worker death
Driver faces vehicular homicide charge in ODOT worker death
Youngstown police find stolen guns, cash, camera and heroin
Youngstown police find stolen guns, cash, camera and heroin
Loaded gun found in car of people hanging out windows
Loaded gun found in car of people hanging out windows
Assault weapon again being fired at vacant home in Youngstown
Assault weapon again being fired at vacant home in Youngstown
Warren teen pianist will appear on NBC Nightly News
Warren teen pianist will appear on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt tonight
HUNDLEY TRIAL | Jurors see photos of charred remains
Testimony resumes in capital murder trial of Lance Hundley
Youngstown Arab-American community protests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Local Arab-American and Jewish communities saddened by the deaths in Gaza.
Infante case wraps up with sentencing today, but will restitution be paid?
Infante case wraps up with sentencing today, but will restitution be paid?
Austintown trustees talk about levies
Austintown Township trustees will put the recently defeated 2.4-mill replacement levy back on the November ballot
Massillon ends Fitch’s baseball season
CANTON The Austintown Fitch High School baseball team has had innings get out of control before. Rarely, did they hurt the way Monday’s six-run third inning ignited Massillon to a 7-2 victory in a Division I district semifinal at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium.
Youngstown to have a May 23 public meeting to discuss permanently closing a section of North Phelps Street
The plan is to turn the street into a pedestrian entertainment area
Robbed of Hoverboard
Robbed of Hoverboard WARREN A 16-year-old boy reported being robbed of a book bag, tennis shoes
METRO DIGEST || WRTA search
WRTA search YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority will conduct a nationwide search
MONDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL REGULAR SEASON Columbiana 12, LaBrae 4 COLUMBIANA The Clippers (13-14) collected 16
Associated Press
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strp In a jarring contrast, Israeli forces shot and killed at
AROUND THE HORN | Monday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 2, Royals 1 KANSAS CITY, MO. Adeiny Hechavarria danced around catcher
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m. caucus followed immediately by council meeting,
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Luke Bryan: Tonight on “Jimmy
Melania Trump in ‘good spirits’ after procedure
Associated Press WASHINGTON First lady Melania Trump underwent a “successful” procedure Monday
Congress impairs teacher raises
Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords In just a few months, we’ve seen teachers in five states walk out of the
Will zinc help hirsutism in women?
Q. I am a woman in my 20s, and I have a problem with facial hair. In researching this, I read an
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 15
Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2018. There are 230 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump’s bid to help Chinese firm draws fire but raises hopes
Associated Press WASHINGTON A long-running dispute between American regulators and Chinese
Staying at DoubleTree
Staying at DoubleTree YOUNGSTOWN Guests will begin staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton’s new
President Trump must be willing to walk away from N. Korea talks
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons So Donald Trump has a date with Kim Jong Un in Singapore on
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Kidder, known as Lois Lane of ‘Superman,’ dies
Kidder, known as Lois Lane of ‘Superman,’ dies LOS ANGELES Margot Kidder, the Canadian actress
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Ashley Marrow and Timmogene Howell Jr., Girard, boy, May
BOARDMAN Armor panels to be added to police cars
Staff report BOARDMAN The township trustees approved a purchase the police chief said will go a
Infusion and Multi-Disciplinary Center employs the latest technologies
Health care is an ever changing, always evolving industry in which technology and innovation allow
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at
Seattle backs tax on companies like Amazon to help the homeless
Associated Press SEATTLE Seattle leaders on Monday unanimously approved a tax on large
Immigration crackdown shifts to employers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Immigration officials have sharply increased audits of companies to
Health fair offered
Health fair offered WARREN The Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church, in conjunction with
Supreme Court says states can approve sports betting
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for states coast to coast
Bill aims to improve Ohio’s compensation system for the wrongfully convicted
Compensation not only provides restitution for the wrongful conviction, it also helps people get back on their feet and return to leading productive lives
Medicaid expansion defines race for governor of Ohio
Editorial: There are almost 8 million registered voters in Ohio, but only 1.5 million cast ballots in last
Long odds for peace as Trump roils Mideast with embassy move
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s prospects for brokering the Mideast peace
Selected local stocks
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SOCIETY DIGEST || Library to host mini concert Sunday
Library to host mini concert Sunday SALEM Kirk Poffenberger will entertain from 2 to 3 p.m.
Raid nets guns, drugs at South Side house
Arthur Jarver, 19, was arrested at the East Judson Avenue home.
SPORTS digest
Inaugural ‘410’ Sprint Series washed out Hartford Sharon Speedway management tried to wait out
NFL seeks help from Congress on gambling framework
Nevada no longer will be lone state to allow bets on sports
Monday, May 14 (75 stories)
Victim's mom testifies of ambush, beating
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Denise Johnson told jurors Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that after being beaten by a man who lived with her daughter, she passed out before waking up next to her daughter Erika Huff’s body in a burning bedroom.
City could face $16M deficit by 2023
YOUNGSTOWN If the city doesn’t make changes to its financial situation, it will face a $16 million deficit by 2023, according to a forecast given by a CPA hired by the Mayor Jamael Tito Brown administration.
Austintown trustees: Defeated police levy will return to ballot
Austintown trustees: Defeated police levy will return to ballot
Youngstown Arab-American community protests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Youngstown Arab-American community protests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Man charged with stalking Rihanna, burglarizing her home
Man charged with stalking Rihanna, burglarizing her home
Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor
Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor
Brother of school shooting suspect ready to start new life
Brother of school shooting suspect ready to start new life
Illinois governor seeks to reinstate death penalty
Illinois governor seeks to reinstate death penalty
Early results in Iraq election favor populist cleric al-Sadr
Early results in Iraq election favor populist cleric al-Sadr
WRTA will conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director
WRTA will conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director
Ohio authorities: Driver shoots deputy, dies amid police gunfire
Ohio authorities: Driver shoots deputy, dies amid police gunfire
2Deep Entertainment to serve as city’s coordinator of downtown events
2Deep Entertainment, operated by Terrill Vidale, to serve as the city’s coordinator of downtown events
Lawsuit accuses AT&T Mobility of pregnancy discrimination
Lawsuit accuses AT&T Mobility of pregnancy discrimination
Ohio transit bus driver accident-free over 1.2M miles
Ohio transit bus driver accident-free over 1 million miles
Margot Kidder, Lois Lane in the 'Superman’ franchise, dies
Margot Kidder, Lois Lane in the ’Superman’ franchise, dies
May 23 public meeting to discuss permanently closing a downtown street
May 23 public meeting to discuss permanently closing a downtown street
Mother of murder victim testifies suspect 'ambushed' her
Testimony in Lance Hundley's trial began today
Supreme Court upholds driver rights in rental case
Supreme Court greenlights driver rights in rental case
Immigration crackdown shifts to employers as audits surge
Immigration crackdown shifts to employers as audits surge
Trial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuit
Trial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuit
UPDATE | Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide
Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide
Sears: Committee to explore sale Kenmore brand, other assets
Sears: Committee to explore sale Kenmore brand, other assets
MARKETS RIGHT NOW | Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Cincinnati mayor: 'We failed’ in case of teen dying in van
Cincinnati mayor: ’We failed’ in case of teen dying in van
UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
Facebook suspends about 200 apps that may have misused data
Facebook suspends about 200 apps that may have misused data
UPDATE | Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens
Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens in Jerusalem
Man injured in Sunday night shooting in Liberty
Austintown and Youngstown police assisted in the initial investigation.
Puskas: Cavs let Celtics impose their will
The Celtics’ romp over the Cavaliers in Game 1 was a textbook example of what can happen when a passive LeBron James allows the game to run through someone else.
Beatitude House expands services
Beatitude House has traditionally served disadvantaged women and their children
30,000 honor fallen officers, including Justin Leo
Staff report WASHINGTON, D.C. As part of National Police Week this year, the names of 129 law-
Meeting set on parking at Y’town health dept.
Health commissioner to meet with commissioner today Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Erin Bishop,
METRO DIGEST | Bike to Work on Friday, autism workshop set
Warren plans events for Bike to Work day WARREN The Bike to Work Warren Committee is having its
Rehabbed WWII bomber rolling out Thursday in Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON The Memphis Belle took off from England on the morning of May 17, 1943,
Familiar faces, farewells headline Indy lineup
The throwback month is in full swing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kluber, Indians clobber Royals
Corey Kluber was handed a big lead early in the game and the rest was simple
Giants shut out Pirates, end 6-game losing streak
San Francisco turned some of those fly-ball outs into home runs
Simpson comes up big at Players Championship
Webb Simpson navigated his way through a few mistakes but not too much stress to win
Police: Members of a family bombed Indonesian churches
Police: Members of a family bombed Indonesian churches SURABAYA, Indonesia Coordinated suicide
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Miller, 23, of Rome, and Mary E. Troyer, 21,
Drive-by shooting leaves 3 wounded
Associated Press AKRON A drive-by shooting in Akron left three people wounded. Police say
Damoun Patterson signs with Steelers
Damoun Patterson signs with Steelers PITTSBURGH Former Youngstown State wideout Damoun Patterson
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Celebrate Poland is looking for arts, crafts and collectibles for the June 30
As lava oozes, Hawaii officials say rest of the island is open
Associated Press VOLCANO, Hawaii Warnings that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could shoot boulders
Embassy opening cheered & jeered
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel is kicking off festivities to celebrate the opening of the
prep sports at a glance
GIRLS LACROSSE Late Saturday Canfield 21, Beaumont Academy 5 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Canfield
Penguins hit three home runs, beat NKU.
The Youngstown State baseball team finished off a four-win week with a 10-3 victory at Northern Kentucky
Ohio woman, 113, is now the oldest person in the US
Ohio woman, 113, is now the oldest person in the US CLEVELAND HEIGHTS A 113-year-old woman
LeBron, Cavs routed by Celtics in Game 1
Marcus Morris scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds while pestering LeBron James into a playoff-high seven turnovers
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 5 p.m., public meeting, Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Splashing near manatees puts man in hot water STOCK ISLAND, Fla. A Florida man
Capitals zap Lightning to take 2-0 series lead
The Washington Capitals scored in the opening minute of the game and twice in the last 1:02 of the second period to pull away
Austintown announces summer food program
Austintown announces summer food program Austintown The Austintown Local School District will
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Senior centers a surprising bullying battleground
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The unwanted were turned away from cafeteria tables. Fistfights
It’s past time to cure stigma of mental illness
Editorial: Mention mental illness, and far too often, the focus quickly turns to its tragic outcomes that play
For a builder, Trump shows a desire to use the wrecking ball
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons For a man who likes to brag about what a big builder he is,
Slave labor in America
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons “With President Trump, you never know.” Those were the exact
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Avengers’ overpowers ‘Breaking In,’ ‘Party’ LOS ANGELES “Avengers: Infinity War”
Today is Monday, May 14, the 134th day of 2018. There are 231 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, May 14, the 134th day of 2018. There are 231 days left in the year. Associated
Savoring Mother’s Day
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pamela Snowden misses her late mother, Lou Fares, but
Police question parents, friend of Paris attacker
Associated Press PARIS Investigators are following the trail of a 20-year-old Frenchman born
Sebring teens make entrepreneurial dreams come true with Legacy Book
“I thought this was a good way to preserve the important things,” 16-year-old Carson Rouse said
Sunday, May 13 (58 stories)
Slain Girard officer's name added to national memorial
Justin Leo was killed in the line of duty last October.
Noisy Hawaiian volcano lava fissure prompts more evacuations
A new fissure emitting steam and lava spatter spurred Hawaii officials to call for more evacuations on Sunday
Sebring teens make entrepreneurial dreams come true with Legacy Book
“I thought this was a good way to preserve the important things,” 16-year-old Carson Rouse said
Family reunited with lost dog found 4 years later in Ohio
Toledo police earlier this month found Bambi, who is around 12, wandering in a city neighborhood.
Meeting set to iron out parking concerns at Y'town Health Dept.
The health commissioner points to the lack of handicapped-accessible spaces close to the agency's new headquarters downtown
Ex-Chipotle manager gets $8 million for wrongful termination
A California jury has awarded nearly $8 million dollars to the former manager of a Chipotle Mexican Grill for wrongful termination.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupts for 5th time this year
The world's largest active geyser has erupted again in Yellowstone National Park.
NE Ohio woman now holds title of America's oldest person
The 113-year-old Cleveland Heights woman attributes her longevity to eating a yam daily
Nearly 500 savor Mother's Day at Mill Creek Park brunch
This year's event featured a new addition: a waffle bar
Israel celebrates opening of new US Embassy in Jerusalem
The opening is expected to trigger new Palestinian protests
Cloud of terror hangs over Paris once again
Investigators are seeking clues to Saturday's stabbing spree
PSO concert series is in tune with college and community
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra can be found on every list of the top 20 orchestras – maybe even the top 10 – in the United States
Ford could restart truck assembly at 2 plants on May 18
Ford could restart production of F-Series pickups as soon as May 18 at two factories that stopped making trucks due to a fire at a parts supplier plant.
'Avengers' overpowers 'Breaking In,' 'Life of the Party'
"Avengers: Infinity War" is still ruling the box office in its third weekend in theaters, easily beating out the mom-themed fare.
Athena Award event takes place this Thursday
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator/Vindy.com presents the 26th annual Athena Award Dinner
Cardelli’s goal gives Phantoms home-ice edge
Nicholas Cardelli’s second goal of the game helped the Youngstown Phantoms steal home-ice advantage away from the Fargo Force.
Lakeview’s McDivitt earns top seed for district
Jake McDivitt made the most of his opportunity at Saturday’s Division II sectional tennis tournament at Boardman High School.
Downtown hotel slated to open this week
City, county and business officials express excitement for opening of downtown hotel.
Devoted son appreciates sacrifices of his Chilean-born mother
As a broadcast journalist for the Television Nacional de Chile and a foreign correspondent for the U.S. Spanish-speaking station Univision, Paulina Montaldo decided to seek a less-demanding job so she could spend more time with her son.
WR’s regional streak snapped
Jackson-Milton first baseman James Harris fielded a ground ball and tagged the bag. And the streak was over.
SPORTS DIGEST || Three Penguins take first at BYU
Youngstown State’s Jaynee Corbett picked up a school record and Tyler Donati and Brendan Lucas picked up wins on Friday and Saturday and the Bringham Young University Last Chance Meet.
2 of Warren woman’s 12 children share fond memories of mother
Stephanie McKnight, the second-oldest in a family of 12 children, recalls when she was a teenager and cared for the younger siblings while her mother, Dorothy Byers, was working.
YSU baseball pounds Northern Kentucky
The Youngstown State baseball team recorded 15 hits in Saturday’s 14-7 victory over Northern Kentucky.
Liberty to revamp policy on student transfers
After an uproar over a new open-enrollment policy, Liberty schools Superintendent Joseph Nohra said the board of education is going to rewrite the resolution to clarify its position and plans to put it up for a vote in June.
Church sponsors free gas giveaway
Abdel Yusef hadn’t decided whether to take his mother, Amal Yusef, to Cleveland or Pittsburgh to celebrate Mother’s Day today, but whichever destination he chose, he will have spent considerably less money to get there.
