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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.
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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.
Kayla Wilson, Tyler Kerr to marry Sept. 15
Kayla Wilson, Tyler Kerr to marry Sept. 15
Miss Boosinger, Mr. Schoenfeld to wed Oct. 20
Miss Boosinger, Mr. Schoenfeld to wed Oct. 20
Desiree Ridzon, Marcus Deeter to marry June 2
Desiree Ridzon, Marcus Deeter to marry June 2
Kelsey Kunce, Michael Popio to marry in June
Kelsey Kunce, Michael Popio to marry in June
Miss Kovachik, Mr. Anzevino plan July nuptials
Miss Kovachik, Mr. Anzevino plan July nuptials
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
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 50.850.14 Aqua America, .20
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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