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Vindy.com for June 7, 2019
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Stories published June 7, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown challenged to keep up with grass cutting
The city’s street department is still working to make a first cut of grass on vacant lots without structures despite working 12-hour shifts some days.
Berlin Lake campground has more than $1M makover
After damage to the sewage system at Berlin Lake Mill Creek Campground closed the park in 2014, it is back in business with more than $1 million worth of repairs.
Kale-Pesta sole person to seek Mahoning County Dem Party leadership
Kale-Pesta sole person to seek Mahoning County Dem Party leadership
Expert: Florida Democrats need 500,000 more voters
Expert: Florida Democrats need 500,000 more voters
Agreement reached, no tariffs on Mexico, president says
Agreement reached, no tariffs on Mexico, president says
'I was wrong': Officer who shot 911 caller gets 12½ years
'I was wrong': Officer who shot 911 caller gets 12½ years
Mother says Utah officer pulled gun on her black son
Mother says Utah officer pulled gun on her black son
GOP officials rehash old fight against Volkswagen union vote
GOP officials rehash old fight against Volkswagen union vote
US: Man sought guns, grenades for Times Square terror attack
US: Man sought guns, grenades for Times Square terror attack
Stocks jump, on track for best week since late November
Stocks jump, on track for best week since late November
Prosecutor: More than 60 deaths now linked to serial killer
Prosecutor: More than 60 deaths now linked to serial killer
Derailment snarls main route between Chicago, East Coast
Derailment snarls main route between Chicago, East Coast
Mahoning Valley Autism Warrior Competition is Saturday in Canfield
Mahoning Valley Autism Warrior Competition is Saturday in Canfield
Spike Lee calls for Hollywood to 'shut it down' in Georgia
Spike Lee calls for Hollywood to 'shut it down' in Georgia
Police surround house for burglary, find deer instead
Police surround house for burglary, find deer instead
High schoolers in Y'town to start classes 2 hours earlier
High schoolers in Y'town to start classes 2 hours earlier
Own a piece of history with a Vindicator bound volume
Own a piece of history with a Vindicator bound volume
Long-distance trip: NASA opening space station to visitors
Long-distance trip: NASA opening space station to visitors
Thousands expected in Akron to mark A.A.'s founding
Thousands expected in Akron to mark A.A.'s founding
Greatest juniors Pine Lakes sold out
The first event of 2019 Greatest Golfer juniors play is sold out and players are now being placed on standby list.
Ram pickups recalled because air bags may not work in crash
Ram pickups recalled because air bags may not work in crash
Huntington signs contract for amphitheater alley naming rights
Huntington signs contract for amphitheater alley naming rights
US employers add a weak 75,000 jobs; unemployment stays 3.6%
US employers add a weak 75,000 jobs; unemployment stays 3.6%
Once a book selling giant, Barnes & Noble sold to hedge fund
Once a book selling giant, Barnes & Noble sold to hedge fund
Warren woman pleads not guilty to child endangering
Warren woman pleads not guilty to child endangering
Ryan’s presidential campaign takes him back to Iowa and New Hampshire
He appears to be safe to make the June 26 and 27 Democratic presidential debate
Browns rookie CB hopes to learn from Beckham
Browns rookie Greedy Williams is eager to become an elite cornerback.
Blues hold on for 3-2 advantage over Bruins
The St. Louis Blue can clinch their first Stanley Cup title Sunday night at home.
Twins’ Kepler homers three times to beat Bauer, Tribe
Max Kepler homered three times and Jose Berrios locked up Cleveland’s lineup into the seventh inning.
A contingent of local Rotarians were attending the club’s International Convention
Rotarians, congressman travel to France for ceremony marking 75th anniversary By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Sutherland ‘Designated’ to season 3
BY JAY BOBBIN Gracenote Netflix already had the rights outside North America to the drama about
Summary of criminal activity in Austintown, Canfield
Summary of criminal activity in Austintown, Canfield
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance SOFTBALL Mahoning—Trumbull County Fastpitch All—Star Rosters Mahoning County
Poland Community Briefs
Seniors group to have June 16 meeting The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on June 16 at 11:30
CHS inducts new National Honor Society members
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield High School hosted its annual National Honor Society
D-Day at 75 Nations honor aging veterans, fallen comrades
Associated Press OMAHA BEACH, France Standing on the windswept beaches and bluffs of Normandy, a
We need another baby boom
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons America’s declining birthrate has given me pause. According to
Sex-abuse scandal grows among Southern Baptists
Editorial: Three months after they blew the lid off the sex-abuse scandal in the Southern Baptist Church, the
Trainer Mott hoping for drama-free victory
Bill Mott is the first trainer to win the Kentucky Derby after the first horse across the finish line was disqualified.
Alyssa Phillips John Mock to wed June 29
YOUNGSTOWN St. Stanislaus Church in Cleveland has been chosen as the setting for the 2 p.m. June
BHS show choir travels to NYC
The Boardman Singers and Chorale performed at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City, on April
No deal in talks between United States and Mexico
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ending a second day of tense negotiations, U.S. and Mexican
Carolyn Sweeney | Christopher Berry
BOSTON, MASS. Carolyn Sweeney of Poland became the bride of Christopher Berry of Wrentham, Mass.,
Blaskos celebrate their diamond anniversary
BOARDMAN A dinner honoring Bernie and Pat Blasko of Boardman for their 60th anniversary recently
‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ is well-crafted film
“The Secret Life of Pets 2” Rating: PG for some action and rude humor. Running time: 1:26
Data: Mass shootings in workplace rare, puzzling
Associated Press A postal worker on disability retirement for psychological issues returned to her
Obamas to produce exclusive podcasts
Associated Press Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company is teaming up with Spotify to
v Pop-up market, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: There will be music, food tasting and fresh fruits and
v Pop-up market, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: There will be music, food tasting and fresh fruits and
YSU tuition increases
Youngstown State University’s board of trustees Thursday approved a tuition increase for the 2019-20 academic year
Former YPD officer Chance indicted on charges of falsifying CCW records
Faces 6 counts of tampering, 6 counts of obstruction
Mahoning grand jury’s latest indictments
maHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Board ends lease negotiations with Buckeye Horse Park group
By Jessica Hardin Jhardin@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners
Austintown man found guilty in child-porn case
Austintown man and Liberty women to be sentenced in September for child porn
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. June 20 at Denny’s on
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners consider items to put in a new time capsule
The capsule could be dedicated after restoration work at the Mahoning County courthouse wraps in July
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Ryan fared well on CNN, but his presidential bid hasn’t caught fire
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan had an hour-long national forum – minus commercial breaks – to plead his case to
Teenager upsets defending champ in quarterfinals
In a tournament filled with surprises, Amanda Anisimova provided the latest Thursday.
mahoning valley Survey highlights racial gap in infant death rate
The infant mortality rate in Mahoning and Trumbull counties was three to four times worse for African-Americans, according to the study
Niles schools chief awards diploma for student who died
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES In a somber and emotional presentation during Thursday’s
Warriors executive banned for a year for shoving Lowry
Billionaire Mark Stevens has been banned for a year and fined $500,000.
Church to host community picnic
Church to host community picnic YOUNGSTOWN Martin Luther Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, will host
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 7
Today is Friday, June 7, the 158th day of 2019. There are 207 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Fifth-graders celebrate end of the school year
Austintown Intermediate School’s graduating fifth-graders celebrated the end of the school year with Fun Day.
3rd woman nabbed in sex sting
The woman cried when confronted by officers, saying she’s been soliciting for sex since she was 13
Firm to reapply for permits to build gas pipeline
Firm to reapply for permits to build gas pipeline MIDDLETOWN, N.J. An Oklahoma company says
WWII aircraft coming to airport in Vienna
WWII aircraft coming to airport in Vienna VIENNA The World War II B-29 Superfortress bomber
Catherine Carney | Matthew English
POLAND The Rev. Peter Haladej presided over the exchange of vows between Catherine Carney and
Mill Creek Park hosts annual Children’s Reading Festival
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park in coordination with the public library
Boardman Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet on June 11 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Canfield Community Briefs
Gathering Place meets on June 10 The Gathering Place senior center will meet on June 10 at 11 a.m.
Austintown Park hosts annual Kite Festival
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Park welcomed in spring with the ninth annual
Mill Creek Park hosts annual Children’s Reading Festival
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park in coordination with the public library
Boardman Park hosts annual Adopt-A-Palooza
Boardman Park partnered with Sweeney Chevrolet, to run the eighth annual Adopt-A-Palooza event on June 2.
AMS teacher and students honored at annual event
Austintown Middle School teacher Michelle Best spoke at the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s 26th
Hilltop fourth-graders experiment with science
Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students brought out their inner scientist for the school’s annual Science Fair on May 24.
Austintown Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet on June 11 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Poland student rides to school on fire truck
A Poland McKinley Elementary School student got a special ride to school on May 13.
Holy Family celebrates academic achievement
Holy Family School celebrated academic achievement for sixth-grade, seventh-grade and eighth-grade
HomeGoods/TJX provides $500,000 for improvements to Lordstown schools
HomeGoods/TJX provides $500,000 for improvements to Lordstown Schools
Library celebrates rainy days
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Community members embraced the spring rain during the
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