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Vindy.com for May 26, 2018
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Stories published May 26, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
South Range clinches state baseball berth
The Raiders edged the Grand Valley Mustangs to win a regional title.
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.
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.
East’s Bowers wins two titles
Whenever East needed a little something extra from its athletes, they delivered.
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.
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.
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.
Canfield says farewell to 14 seniors
The Cardinals’ season came to an end against Tallmadge for the second straight season.
Prosecutors seek life without parole in LaRosa case
Prosecutors: The crimes of Jacob LaRosa are ‘straight out of a slasher film.’
Cavaliers beat Celtics to force Game 7
LeBron James’ 46 points, 11 boards keep Cleveland’s hopes alive.
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.
World War II exhibit focuses on women
By SARAH BETANCOURT Associated Press NATICK, Mass. The terrors of World War II impacted most
LionFire music fest is ready to roar
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The inaugural LionFire Music Festival will take place today and
Record reviews
Shawn Mendes Album: “Shawn Mendes” Grade: A The month of May is turning into a banner one for
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.
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.
‘Celebration of YOU’
‘Celebration of YOU’ YOUNGSTOWN The Mount Olive Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 124 W. Marion
Fishing forecast in Valley looks good
If May is any indication, we’re looking at a glorious summer of fantastic fishing on awesome lakes
SPORTS digest
Zallow advances to prelim quarterfinals Tampa, Fla. Youngstown State junior Chad Zallow placed
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.,
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 26
Today is Saturday, May 26, the 146th day of 2018. There are 219 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump says summit could still happen
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Everybody plays games,” President Donald Trump declared Friday as
Meghan Huzicka, Michael Draia plan fall nuptials
Meghan Huzicka, Michael Draia plan fall nuptials
Student opens fire in middle school
Teacher who stopped shooter lauded as hero Associated Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind. An Indiana
Harvey Weinstein faces rape charge in MeToo reckoning
Associated Press NEW YORK It was the moment the #MeToo movement had been waiting for: Harvey
Bombing in Canada injures 15
Police seek two suspects Associated Press TORONTO Police hunted for two people Friday after an
June date set for Mabbott-Martin wedding vows
June date set for Mabbott-Martin wedding vows
Miss Brindle, Mr. Hadzigeorge plan nuptials
Miss Brindle, Mr. Hadzigeorge plan nuptials
Officials: Shooter had gun license
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The man suspected of shooting three people inside an Oklahoma
Whitfield-Sarich nuptials planned for midsummer
Whitfield-Sarich nuptials planned for midsummer
Jefferses will celebrate 60th anniversary
Jefferses will celebrate 60th anniversary
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
Parkland survivors stage ‘die in’ protests
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. Survivors of the Parkland school shooting lay down in “die ins”
CMHS announces summer camp series
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School will host its Summer Camp Series at the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v 7 Bridges, 5:30 p.m.: Opening for this very popular Eagles tribute
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Woman jailed after slipper-slapping granddaughter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A
Ladies firearm class
Ladies firearm class Vienna The Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown Kingsville Road, is
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
METRO DIGEST || Dominion awards grant to OH WOW!
Dominion awards grant to OH WOW! YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy awarded OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria
Exit polls suggest Irish voters repeal ban on abortion
Exit polls suggest Irish voters repeal ban on abortion DUBLIN Ireland appeared to move away
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
INDIANS/PIRATES Friday’s games
Altuve, Astros use late surge to beat Tribe cleveland Jose Altuve tied it in the eighth inning
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 67 in the second
Book details importance of flies
As days get warmer and summer approaches, many natural events are inevitable. Birds nest, bullfrogs
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY Scheduled events A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All
Body identified
Body identified YOUNGSTOWN The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s office has identified a body found
AUTO RACING roundup
Kanaan tops Indy 500 field in Carb Day INDIANAPOLIS Tony Kanaan found himself in a familiar
METRO DIGEST || Mammovan at library
Mammovan at library LISBON Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host a Mammovan from 8:30 to
PRO GOLF roundup
CHAMPIONS TOUR Childhood rivals tied for Senior PGA lead BENTON HARBOR, Mich. Kevin Sutherland
Police: Woman accidentally shoots herself in the head
Angela Salem, 44, of Struthers, shot herself at a Sixth Street home in Campbell.
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
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
Canfield’s Cianciola advances with two wins
Tim Cianciola will play in a Division I state semifinal match today.
FRIDAY’s PREPS
SOFTBALL Champion-Independence game moved up two hours to 10 a.m. MASSILLON The undefeated
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