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Stories published May 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Raiders’ lineup steady from top to bottom
The Raiders’ lineup has come through with timely hits since their district final win over Mogadore.
East sprinter Lewis motivated by loss of beloved mother
While East’s track team is chasing medals from Columbus to wear around their necks, Laniya Lewis already wears some very precious metal.
Former Fitch principal chosen as new Austintown Township trustee
The other two trustees selected him for his experience and his budgeting skills.
Trump assumes somber tone at Memorial Day event
The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va.
Cavs defeat Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals
With another Game 7 victory at stake, LeBron James would not sit out
Fitch grads overcome losses, other obstacles
Moriah Berni hugs her dad, Austintown Fitch principal Chris Berni, after he hands a diploma to her Sunday during the school’s commencement. She was one of 422 graduates of the high school.
Struthers Class of 2018 leaves its mark on school
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.
Puskas: LeBron got by with a little help from his friends
Green was the theme of the night for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals
Baby sister, Old Blue Eyes inspire Lowellville grads
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.
SPORTS DIGEST || Valley All-Star Classic set for Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host the fifth annual High School Valley All-Star Classic, presented by Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods and media partners 21 WFMJ-TV and WBCB, at 6 p.m. June 8 at Eastwood Field.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCE AWARDS baseball red tier Players of the Year Alex Cardona, Boardman
Girard graduates say goodbye as they move to next chapter of life
143 students received their diplomas at Girard’s 135th commencement.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Sunday: The Warren JFK grad shot a 71 in the final round of the Fort Worth Invitational. He had two birdies and three bogeys to finish tied for 32nd place, pocketing $36,068.
Ursuline High School bids farewell to graduates, longtime principal
This year’s graduating class was the school’s 110th, and included 102 graduates.
Indians win on rookie’s walk-off homer
Greg Allen had one thought as he saw his teammates waiting for him at home plate
Former teacher inspires Mooney’s Class of ‘18
121 Cardinal Mooney graduates received their diploma at the school’s 60th commencement.
Kyle Busch gets 1st win in Charlotte
He’s only NASCAR driver in modern era with win on every track Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.
METRO DIGEST || Struthers standoff ends peacefully
Police negotiated and ended a standoff in Struthers near the 400 block of Garfield Street on Saturday evening.
METRO DIGEST || Ohio Turnpike crash sends 3 to hospital
Ohio Turnpike crash sends 3 to hospital BEAVER A pregnant woman and two others were injured in
Change in nation’s attitude helping Vietnam vets heal
Vietnam veteran Carl Nunziato of Youngstown recalls the hatred he faced upon returning to the U.S. from the Vietnam War.
Roses finishes 20-under for Colonial victory
Justin Rose got his first PGA Tour victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament
girard High school class of 2018
girard High school class of 2018 Number of graduates: 143 Valedictorians: Anthony Costarella,
memorial day events
MAHONING county Boardman: The Boardman Kiwanis will present its 114th Memorial Day Parade and
First-time winner a lock at French Open
Jelena Ostapenko is again in rare company: a first-round loser as the defending champion at a Grand Slam tournament
Cardinals rally late to defeat slumping Pirates
Harrison Bader stepped to the plate with a chance to pull the St. Louis Cardinals even knowing the heat Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vazquez was going to send his way
‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office
‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office NEW YORK In the largest disturbance yet in
Save some time this holiday to honor nation’s war dead
Editorial: Sadly enough, many Americans unintentionally will disrespect the true meaning and purpose of today’s
Remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice
Opinion: By Maj. GEN. MARK E. BARTMAN Ohio Adjutant General Today is Memorial Day. It’s our opportunity
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 28
Today is Monday, May 28, the 148th day of 2018. There are 217 days left in the year. This is the
MEMORIAL DAY | What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Memorial Day. Residents of communities not listed should check their
City, county, state and federal offices: Closed. No mail delivery. Schools: Youngstown, Warren,
Authorities: Flash flood strikes Md. community
Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, Md. Flash floods struck a Maryland city Sunday that had been
Lawyer: We’ll fight any try to subpoena Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s legal team would advise that he refuse to
Power drives No. 17 to 500 win for Roger Penske
Will Power hated racing on ovals. He wasn’t a fan of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and figured he would never win the Indianapolis 500
Serve those who serve us
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Every Memorial Day, we remember those who died during active
Ricciardo holds nerve to win Monaco GP despite power loss
Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo steadied his nerve when victory threatened to escape him again as he overcame a significant midrace power loss
notices
notices BASEBALL Liberty Baseball Camp — conducted by former Youngstown State assistant coach
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Canfield Republican Women’s Club PAC will sponsor a quarter auction fundraiser June 6 at
Book tells story of 8 US WWI heroes’ link to Unknown Soldier
Associated Press NEW YORK A new book published in time for Memorial Day tells the story of the
Fitch Class of 2018
Fitch Class of 2018 Number of graduates: 422 Valedictorians: Joseph Capezzuto, Jack Chepke,
Plan announced to turn theme park into public park
Associated Press MONROE, OHIO An Ohio amusement park once home to roller coasters such as The
Trump: US team in N. Korea is planning summit with Kim
Associated Press President Donald Trump said Sunday a U.S. team was in North Korea to plan a
Interim provost leaving Clarion University
Interim provost leaving Clarion University CLARION, PA. Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, interim provost of
Cardinal Mooney hosts award ceremony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School and its Alumni Relations Committee recently
75 years later, soldiers recall carnage of Alaska WWII battle
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska William Roy Dover’s memory of the World War II battle is as
The winners (by a nose) in top US sniffer dogs competition
Associated Press GALLOWAY, N.J. One of America’s best law-enforcement officers at sniffing out
ON AREA DIAMONDS Sandlot roundup
18u DuraEdge 12, Creekside Fitness 2 Matt Senchak had two hits and scored twice, Braeden
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam
Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam AUSTIN, MINN. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is
PRO GOLF Sunday’s recaps
LPGA Lee birdies on 18 for birthday win ANN ARBOR Minjee Lee’s task was simple: A birdie on
Memorial Day flag-garden idea spreads across US
Associated Press BOSTON The solemn display of tens of thousands of U.S. flags that first
US Marines’ bravery celebrated 100 years after French battle
Associated Press BELLEAU, France High-ranking military officials from the United States, France
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Sunday’s other MLB games American League Yankees 3, Angels 1 NEW YORK
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Boardman Township trustees, 4 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Civil-rights historians tell little-known story of WWII vet
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Hours after leaving military service behind in 1946, a decorated
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