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Chief concerns: Native American mascots under increasing scrutiny
Six Valley high schools feature Native American-themed mascots, logos or nicknames.
Goodwill celebrates 125 years in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Goodwill celebrates a milestone and opens a new donation center in Canfield.
Gov. Kasich lauds progress made by Y'town schools under CEO Mohip
“This is just amazing,” Kasich said of the early results in Youngstown from HB 70. “And what shocks me is that there are people there ...
Stories published May 27, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former teacher shares life lessons with Mooney's 2018 graduates today
A steady stream of gold and red gowns flowed across the stage as Cardinal Mooney’s 2018 graduating class received diplomas Sunday at Stambaugh Auditorium on the city’s North Side.
Graduation bittersweet for tight-knit Girard Class of 2018
Ondraya Frankino and Nick Mann are best friends who were raised in the same Girard neighborhood.
2 Fitch grads survived ultimate loss to reach today's commencement
When Makaela Giannini and Emanuel Dawkins stepped forward Sunday to accept their diplomas as members of the Fitch High School Class of 2018, they each had an unseen angel walking beside them.
6 valedictorians among Struthers Class of 2018 graduating today
You’d never know it from talking to him, but Ethan Vo readily admits that, at times, he’s slow to pick up on things.
Lowellville student guided by sister's death among 55 graduated today
Before she died as an infant, Ella Rose Solak had no way of knowing that part of her legacy would include paving the paths on which her older brother, Nathaniel I. Solak, would one day walk.
Ursuline grads get diplomas this afternoon
A river of green and gold gowns and mortar boards snaked down the aisles of Stambaugh Auditorium’s main hall as the 2018 graduates of Ursuline High School made their way to their seats to begin Sunday’s commencement ceremony.
Memorial Day parades, events in the Valley
Parades are planned in Boardman, Poland, North Jackson and other communities.
‘Our work not complete,’ Ohio auditor says after Infante sentencing
The Ralph Infante corruption case has concluded, but Auditor of State Dave Yost, whose agency carried out most of the investigation, says, “Our work is not complete in the Mahoning Valley.”
Chief concerns: Native American mascots under increasing scrutiny
Six Valley high schools feature Native American-themed mascots, logos or nicknames.
‘One of a kind class’ graduates at S. Range
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.
YSU’s Chad Zallow clinches return to NCAA
Youngstown State sprinter Chad Zallow punched his ticket to the NCAA Track and Field Championships for the third time on Saturday.
Liberty school launch rebranding campaign
School officials wants residents to know more about the district.
Regional Champion-ship: Weaver’s team still perfect
The Golden Flashes struck early against Independence with a nine-run first inning.
Pitching carries West Branch to first state tournament
Kylie Coffelt and Kelsey Byers combined on a three-hitter with 17 strikeouts.
Coleman Professional Services provides 24/7 assessments to Mahoning, Trumbull patients
Residents of Mahoning or Trumbull counties who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis can access care 24/7, provided in large part by Coleman Professional Services
Graduated Raiders still have some work left in Columbus
Discus thrower Kayti Aczel qualified for the second year in a row
Youngstown Plan is about city’s children, not politics
Editorial: SDLqAnything that would come to my desk that would have anything to do with eroding this plan [the
YSU sports at what cost?
Opinion: Lost in the fog of the primary election and the latest public corruption trial in the Mahoning
It’s all on LeBron again: Game 7 is tonight
LeBron James and the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers won’t get any sympathy from the Celtics.
Mental health board honors local leaders at annual luncheon
The board awarded an organization and six individuals at its annual “May is Mental Health Month” recognition luncheon.
Writers get stage in Strand Project
Staff report STRUTHERS The Strand Project – a special theater production in which original
Goodwill celebrates 125 years in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Goodwill celebrates a milestone and opens a new donation center in Canfield.
METRO DIGEST || Donations needed for foster adults
Donations needed for foster adults VIENNA Millwood Inc., a locally based industrial packaging
Gov. Kasich lauds progress made by Y'town schools under CEO Mohip
“This is just amazing,” Kasich said of the early results in Youngstown from HB 70. “And what shocks me is that there are people there who somehow want to destroy this program. And it’s beyond me..... What is it that they don’t like? What do they want to do – go backwards? I don’t understand it.”
Uncle Dewey and WWII
Opinion: Much of what’s printed in The Vindicator is what we gather or you provide. But some comes from other
Foster kids need us
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication “The world would be a better place if all the
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 27
Today is Sunday, May 27, the 147th day of 2018. There are 218 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
sINDIANS & PIRATES Saturday’s game recaps
INDIANS Tribe hits four homers to beat Astros, 8-6 CLEVELAND Yonder Alonso, Jason Kipnis,
Cianciola third in state tennis tournament
Tim Cianciola’s final run in the state tennis tournament was his best.
Danica, Helio in spotlight at Brickyard
Part-time drivers and one-off rides are usually afterthoughts at the Indianapolis 500.
SATURDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS TRACK Boardman’s Beckwith qualifies for state Boardman
Keselowski beats heat to win another Xfinity race
Brad Keselowski walked into the interview room and said, “Oh, that’s nice — air conditioning.”
Harvick looks to stay hot at Charlotte
Kevin Harvick is well aware he’s in the midst of something special.
Lego-obsessed
Crowd packs convention every June near Chicago By MARCIA DUNN Associated Press SCHAUMBURG,
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Traffic advisories The Ohio Department of Transportation announced several road
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf results
CHAMPIONS TOUR McCarron, Petrovic tied at Senior PGA BENTON HARBOR, Mich. Scott McCarron,
Should you fix up or break up with your car?
By Philip Reed NerdWallet You’re looking at a $1,200 repair estimate for your ailing car when an
Drug companies must stop dumping prescription pills
Opinion: Drug companies must stop dumping prescription pills I have to keep return- ing to President Donald
Costume exhibit in Ohio satisfies ‘new nostalgia’
Costume exhibit in Ohio satisfies ‘new nostalgia’ LANCASTER Museumgoers in Ohio are getting a
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 68 in the third
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Marty McCloud of Canfield aced the 156-yard No. 12 at Mahoning Country Club. He used a 6-iron.
Trump says Korea talks ‘going very well’ as leaders have summit
Trump says Korea talks ‘going very well’ as leaders have summit SEOUL, South Korea President
Mount Union wins 2018 outdoor title
The Mount Union 4x400 relay team clinced the program’s second outdoor title
How schools can teach kids to be smart consumers
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Most financial literacy efforts in schools don’t improve people’s
Astronaut, moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86
Astronaut, moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86 Former Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean, who was the
MEMORIAL DAY || What's open, closed
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
ON THE LINKS: Area GOLF SCORES
ON THE LINKS: Area GOLF SCORES bedford trails golf league Lady Players Low Gross — Beth
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
JUNE 3 — Officer Justin Leo Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY Scheduled events A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All
RUNNERS TO YOUR MARKS …Upcoming races and walks
MAY MONDAY — The 28th annual Memorial Mile road race in Boardman. Race begins at 9:35 a.m. Some of
HONOREE
HONOREE Residence: Boardman (formerly of Struthers) Date of birth: May 28, 1918, in Campbell
Vietnam war memorial replica coming to Valley
Staff report WARREN The Wall that Heals – a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for
The top five audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Girl Last
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TUESDAY Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 Ohio 14,, Columbiana, 2 to 7 p.m. Church of
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Ohio State settles lawsuit
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University has agreed to pay $765,000 and review its
AWARDS
AWARDS Carmella Marie, a natural hair-care company owned by local entrepreneur Carmella Williams,
Washington Fly-in
Washington Fly-in YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has organized a Washington,
SOCIETY DIGEST || Italian Fest seeks nominations
Italian Fest seeks nominations YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is seeking
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Cast” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “The 17th Suspect” by James
Stephen King finds new evil in ‘Outsider’
By ROB MERRILL Associated Press “The Outsider” (Scribner), by Stephen King Stephen King’s new
Scottoline has new publisher, writing book inspired by Roth
Scottoline has new publisher, writing book inspired by Roth NEW YORK Lisa Scottoline, the
GARDEN CLUBS
SATURDAY Ikebana Youngstown will host an exhibition of Japanese floral designs from 11 a.m. to 5
Documentary of senator leaves out politics of the moment
at a glance What: “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: HBO By
Foundation donates to Interfaith Home Maintenance Service
Foundation donates to Interfaith Home Maintenance Service