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Vindy.com for April 19, 2019
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Penguins Perry pitches gem in YSU victory
Travis Perry pitched 72⁄3 strong innings, scattering three hits and striking out a career-high eight batters Friday to lead Youngstown State to an 8-2 victory over Northern Kentucky at Eastwood Field.
A former city official challenges for Niles mayor
Jimmy DePasquale, who served as Niles service director from January 2016 to February 2017, wants to defeat current mayor Steve Mientkiewicz in the May 7 Democratic Party primary.
Plant irises to brighten your garden
Being of a certain age, I am a fan of old-fashioned flowers. Iris certainly falls into that category.
Doing good deeds for God emphasized at Good Friday breakfast
Whether you are as virtuous as Mother Teresa or as reviled as the serial killer Ted Bundy, God shows no favoritism in his love for you, a local pastor contends.
Springfield voters to decide renewal income tax fate in May
Springfield voters to decide renewal income tax fate in May
Hundreds attend Good Friday breakfast at downtown Y
Hundreds attend Good Friday breakfast at downtown Y
Trumbull tourism bureau issues new visitors' guide
Trumbull tourism bureau issues new visitors' guide
Police seeking suspect armed and dangerous in Vienna
Police seeking suspect armed and dangerous in Vienna
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
MUELLER REPORT | Sanders claims she didn’t lie, despite finding
Sanders claims she didn’t lie, despite Mueller finding
Slain Missouri Ku Klux Klan leader’s wife admits killing him
Slain Missouri Ku Klux Klan leader’s wife admits killing him
US judge blocks part of Ohio ban on abortion procedure
US judge blocks part of Ohio ban on abortion procedure
'All in the Family,' 'Jeffersons' rebooted for live special
'All in the Family,' 'Jeffersons' rebooted for live special
Notre Dame rector: "Computer glitch" possible fire culprit
Notre Dame rector: "Computer glitch" possible fire culprit
Poland High School hosts Exceptional Art Show
Poland Seminary High School hosted the second annual Exceptional Art Show on April 9.
Mooney hosts annual fifth- and sixth-grade day
Cardinal Mooney High School hosted their annual fifth- and sixth-grade day on March 29.
Stuffed animals spend the night at Metro Park Farms
Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted its first stuffed animal sleep over on March 15.
Rotary hosts breakfast to award local charities
The Poland Rotary hosted a breakfast for the charities the group chose as recipients for more than $25,000.
Storms blast South, where tornadoes threaten several states
Storms blast South, where tornadoes threaten several states
MUELLER REPORT | Portman weighs in on redacted release
MUELLER REPORT | Portman weighs in on redacted release
Testimony continues today in 2017 fatal shooting case
Testimony continues today in 2017 fatal shooting case
UPDATE | Ramp at state Routes 11, 82 reopens after crash
Ramp at state Routes 11, 82 shut down after crash
CHC first-graders go on musical adventure
C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade students presented “The Bear Went Over the Mountain - A Musical Journey of Friendship and Adventure” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at the Canfield High School on March 11.
Stadium Drive Elementary School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
THIRD GRADE HIGH HONORS Hamza Abukwaik Jillian Bennett Jaycey Bogerd Kaylee Bushling
UPDATE | Man remains jailed in Amber Alert case
Man who launched Amber Alert will be arraigned today
North Korea nuclear impasse looms over US-Japan talks
North Korea nuclear impasse looms over US-Japan talks
MUELLER REPORT | House subpoena for Mueller report escalates probe
House subpoena for Mueller report escalates investigation
Library goes to the dogs for Tales to Tails
The Canfield library hosted Tales to Tails, during which children in grades kindergarten and up had the opportunity to read to therapy dogs, on March 11.
Clinkscale signs with Gannon University
Canfield High School senior football player Mehlyn Clinkscale formally announced his intention to continue his academic and football career at Gannon University at a letter of intent signing ceremony at the high school on March 29.
NHS project pits students against staff
Canfield High School seniors Luke Pallante and Svetha Nallapaneni organized a students versus staff basketball game to serve as their National Honor Society service project on March 21.
Hilltop kindergartners have muffins with mom
Hilltop Elementary School kindergarten students celebrated their moms at the school’s annual Muffins With Mom on April 12.
Lady Spartans track team slays Lakeside Lady Dragons
The Boardman Lady Spartans track team improved to 6-0 on the season after defeating Lakeside with a score of 119-17.
Boys track team improves to 6-0 with victory over Lakeside
The Boardman High School boys track team improved its record to 6-0 with a victory over the Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons at Spartan Stadium by a score of 115-22 on April 9.
Boardman High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Boardman High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
West Boulevard Elementary School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
West Boulevard Elementary School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Beckwith sets four records at Ward Invitational
Boardman High School sophomore Micah Beckwith set four meet and stadium records at The 50th Ward Invitational held in East Palestine on April 6.
BHS selected for Amazon Future Engineering program
Boardman High School was selected as one of 1,000 schools to receive the Amazon Future Engineering curriculum for the 2019-20 school year.
Boardman Glenwood Music students earn superior ratings
For more than 44 years, seventh- and eighth-grade students of the Boardman Glenwood Middle School bands, orchestras and choirs have participated in the Ohio Music Education Association District 5 Junior High School Solo and Ensemble adjudicated events.
Boardman Park hosts Evening with the Easter Bunny
Boardman Park hosted the 16th annual Evening with the Easter Bunny event on April 10 and 11.
FILM REVIEW A creepy folk tale becomes banal film
‘THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: R Running time: 1:33 By LINDSEY
Struthers Municipal Court underwent major changes in 2018
The court added specialty dockets, new equipment and video arraignment.
Marvel will close a decades-long ‘Avengers’ story
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES About five years ago, Marvel Studios president
Fatal Warren crash was the fourth tragedy for Blackwell family
Fatal Warren crash was the fourth tragedy for Blackwell family
Reps. Johnson and Ryan respond to Mueller report without fully reading it
Johnson says the Trump-Russia ‘collusion delusion’ has finally been put to rest
Fiscal commission to ask for AG ruling
The question: Can commission approve health-care saving plan for the school district?
The Hudas celebrate 50 years together
BOARDMAN Joseph and Michaelyn Huda of Boardman recently celebrated their 50th anniversary during a
Baby is safe; dad’s in jail
Baby is safe; dad’s in jail WARREN Two-month-old Jasper Stennett, abducted from his home on
A prayer for Notre Dame
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons The first time I saw it, I could barely breathe. It was so
Vienna voters to decide on 9.25-mill, 5-year renewal levy
Levy will continue to generate $1,460,000 annually
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Vallourec orders OK
Vallourec orders OK YOUNGSTOWN Vallourec Star says an explosion at the plant Wednesday evening
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under-par 69 in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,26.66‚àí1.04 Aqua America, .20
Use caution as hazards escalate with road work
Editorial: Springtime and the Easter season rise as prime time for renewal and improvement on personal,
Miss Marinucci, Mr. Rohan set summer date
boardman St. Dominic Church in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the wedding of Gianna
Poland teachers receive grant funding
The Poland Schools Fund for Educational Excellence awarded $4,600 to Poland teachers on April 1.
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 19
Today is Friday, April 19, the 109th day of 2019. There are 256 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Jesus vs. Zombies,” 8 p.m.: Only Rust Belt Theater could come up
Marvel’s box-office hits through the years
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Marvel’s Avengers are back to save the world in “Avengers:
Presidential candidate Ryan faces a gigantic fundraising challenge
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s presidential campaign isn’t revealing how much money it has raised since the
Genealogy program planned at library
Genealogy program planned at library SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host the
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
EASTER
EASTER Egg hunts, activities A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Joshua and Paige Stanley, East Liverpool, boy, April 17.
Study: Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk
Scientists say a genetic test can identify newborns at heightened risk of becoming severely obese by middle age, possibly giving time for interventions designed to head off that fate
Injured ‘Canes down Caps to tie series
Carolina lost another forward but beat Washington to tie the series.
maHONING COUNTY
maHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Crestview 9, Heartland Christian 0 EAST FAIRFIELD Crestview freshman Carter Blakeman
Mueller drops obstruction dilemma on Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s now up to Congress to decide what to do with special counsel
cincinnati More charges for man who claimed to be missing child
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal grand jury indictment that was filed Thursday accuses an
SPORTS digest
YSU softball team drops series finale YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball team scored early
Caitlin Beil, David Kalman plan June vows
GIRARD Thomas and Andrea Beil of Girard are annoucing the engagement of their daughter, Catilin
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls varsity softball beats Howland The Boardman High School girls varsity softball team beat
ACC Preschool celebrates 50 years
Current families, alumni, former staff members and volunteers of Austintown Community Church
Kayla Cerimele, Timothy Cheslik to exchange vows
CANFIELD St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the Sept. 21
Fitch robotics wins Engineering Inspiration award in New York
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Members of the Austintown Robotics team competed in the
Poland Community Briefs
Lupochovsky awarded scholarship An area high school senior was awarded scholarship money at the
April 5
April 5 Assault: Officers received information that several females were assaulting one another
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Stuffed animals spend the night at Metro Park Farms
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted its first stuffed animal sleep
April 10
April 10 Disturbance: Police responded to a report of two males fighting with each other at a
Austintown hosts monthly book club
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown library hosted their monthly Chapter Chat book
Austintown Community Briefs
Fitch academic team qualifies for nationals The Austintown Fitch High School Academic Team
Library hosts St. Patrick’s Day Green Party
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a St. Patrick’s Day
Austintown students attend YSU English Festival
Austintown High School students attended the 41st annual English Festival at Youngstown State University.
Stuffed animals spend the night at Metro Park Farms
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted its first stuffed animal
Poland High School hosts Exceptional Art Show
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School hosted the second annual
Boardman Community Briefs
YSU to offer robotics and 3D printing camps Youngstown State University’s Ohio Youth
Canfield Community Briefs
Courtyard Canfield receives award from Marriott International The Courtyard by Marriott
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