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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 ...
Stories published May 25, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
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