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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 ...
Stories published May 22, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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”
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