43
Vindy.com for May 24, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published May 24, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canfield softball eliminated by Willoughby South
Five Cardinals’ seniors saw their prep careers end in a 4-2 loss.
Youngstown officials expect decision on street closure by July
Most people at Wednesday's public meeting support the idea of a pedestrian mall.
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
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.
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.
Glenn powers YSU past Oakland
The Penguins earned their first win in the league tournament since winning the championship in 2014.
YSU sending six to NCAA prelims
Chad Zallow (Warren JFK), Arnaldo Morales (Struthers) and Collin Harden (Girard) are among YSU’s NCAA participants.
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.
East the lone winners in prelims, two clinch state bid
Elite girls track is no longer a solo act at East.
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.
‘Plaza Suite’ at Hopewell Theatre
Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown will present Neil Simon’s comedy “Plaza Suite”
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
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.
Playhouse unveils season with ‘Pippin,’ ‘Funny Girl’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s 2018-19 season will include two recent
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.
ACLU files suit over battleground Ohio’s congressional districts
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union filed a constitutional challenge to
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO New Music Guild Polish-born violinist Wanda Sobieska will be a featured guest
“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
BUSINESS digest
Comcast vs. Disney in fight for Twenty-First Century Fox PHILADELPHIA Comcast may make an offer
Trade wars launched by Trump would avenge mythical casualtiesSFlb
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s government declares “war” promiscuously – on poverty, on drugs, on cancer,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 48.46-1.23 Aqua America,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
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.,
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 24
Today is Thursday, May 24, the 144th day of 2018. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, 8 a.m., special meeting, board room, board
Year-round interest make these a gardeners’ dream Ornamental grasses
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Canfield My ongoing pursuit to decrease
ThuRSDAY
ThuRSDAY Fairs and Festivals St. John Glendi Greek Festival, 4 p.m., St. John Greek Orthodox
Teething medicines unsafe, FDA warns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers
Summer tour of community gardens, urban farms
By Eric Barrett OSU Extension educator Canfield For a few weeks, many of us were unsure the
memorial day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Memorial Day on
Can patients afford orphan drugs?
Can patients afford the high cost of orphan drugs? Most people have a great deal of sympathy for
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.
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Associated Press WASHINGTON First came news that a Chinese government-owned company had signed
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
Mulching in the veggie garden
Mulching in the veggie garden There are so many ways to keep weeds down. But have you tried
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.”
Hydrangea school
Hydrangea school Join Eric Barrett to learn how to get your hydrangeas to bloom, plus the other
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
Judge: President can’t block critics on Twitter
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump is
Memorial Mass set for Humphrey
Memorial Mass set for Humphrey YOUNGSTOWN A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reno,
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
SOCIETY DIGEST || Association to host golf tournament
Association to host golf tournament CANFIELD The William Penn Association will host its annual
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
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
NILES MCKINLEY class of 2018
NILES MCKINLEY class of 2018 Number of graduates: 149 Valedictorians: Kevin E. Dubaj,
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
Thousands may be buried at former asylum in Miss.
Associated Press STARKVILLE, MISS. Some of the boxes stacked inside anthropologist Molly
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Cierra Torres and Jesse Werthman, Youngstown, girl, May
SPORTS digest
Ovechkin, Holtsby lift Capitals over Lightning ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Alex Ovechkin scored early
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
HUBBARD CLASS OF 2018
HUBBARD CLASS OF 2018 Number of graduates: 140 Valedictorian: Ruth Sandberg Salutatorian:
OHIO FBI raids house, storage unit of ex-House speaker
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal agents searched former Republican Ohio House Speaker Cliff
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
SOFTBALL Wednesday’s Scores Regional SemifinalS Division I Region 1-Akron Massillon
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.
Foreign media depart for North Korean nuclear site
Associated Press WONSAN, North Korea A group of foreign journalists departed by train Wednesday
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
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.
Photos
