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Stories published June 16, 2019
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Scrappers win slugfest vs. Muckdogs in home opener
Less than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of Sunday’s game between the Batavia Muckdogs and Mahoning Valley Scrappers
W.Va. author uses first-hand accounts in latest WWII book
West Virginia author Mark Zangara uses first-hand accounts in latest World War II book, “The Fate of the USS Tide”
Ohio bill seeks to require valedictorian, salutatorian at schools
Ohio bill seeks to require valedictorian, salutatorian at schools
Reboot fatigue sets in at nation's theaters
'Men In Black' sequel underwhelms at box office this weekend
Free college tuition becomes rallying cry for Dem hopefuls
Tim Ryan supports a debt-free and tuition-free college education
More than 20,000 customers without power in Valley
More than 20,000 customers without power in Valley
Woodland stays atop U.S. Open leaderboard
The toughest test in this U.S. Open might be more about nerves from chasing history than Pebble Beach.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES INSTRUCTION Salem ’07 graduate trains naval aviators Navy Lt. Thomas Yuhaniak, a
Malave back with Scrappers and his second family
Dennis Malave looked so out of place that Patti and Bob Bixler of Howland felt obligated to welcome him into their home.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Recognized for efforts by Ohio Farm Bureau The Ohio Farm Bureau recently
Dinner, concert to benefit the Hoyt
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Tania Grubbs Quintet will perform a benefit dinner concert at
Maureen Collins in Playhouse cabaret
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will have a special fundraising event, “Maureen
Video makes social media more social
Video is the king of all content on social media. Our posts with images and pithy one-liners are
Family, friends say goodbye to Phil Annarella
From a young age, Phil Annarella took care of others before himself.
Montgomery’s run in education ends after 47 years
Chuck Montogomery, 69, said he and his wife Cathy made the decision to leave in January.
Court justice to speak at opiate summit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Community Opioid Summit VI: Addressing Addiction from the Bench,
Mohip’s parting words a blast
Opinion: Krish Mohip, out-going chief executive officer of the academically challenged Youngstown City School
Dems must practice a politics of moderation to beat Trump
Opinion: WASHINGTON “It is a great advantage to a president,” said the 30th of them, “and a major source of
Stone-cold killer Claudia will leave prison by 2046
Editorial: It couldn’t have been easy for veteran Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins to write a letter
Yes, you can
Opinion: The first time I saw the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre was long before I stepped into it
Black Bears score twice in seventh, split series with MV
The Scrappers lost to the Black Bears 6-3 on Saturday night.
AROUND THE WNBA SATURDAY
Sky 70, Fever 64 INDIANAPOLIS Allie Quigley scored 18 points and the Chicago Sky won their
AREA GOLF SCORES
AREA GOLF SCORES bedford trails Gergels Tuesday Night Ladies Low Gross — Barb Wollitz 40,
Father’s Day, golf just go together
The U.S. Open on Father’s Day at famed Pebble Beach. It’s hard to imagine a more special day for our sport.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks July 4 — The Howland Township Stars and Strips 5K
Backup plan? Job behind Roethlisberger wide open
Whatever gap Josh Dobbs created over then-rookie Mason Rudolph in 2018 is gone.
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 16
Today is Sunday, June 16, the 167th day of 2019. There are 198 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Seminar will feature fundraising expert
Seminar will feature fundraising expert BOARDMAN The Mahoning-Shenango Chapter of the
OJ Simpson has ‘little gettin’ even to do’
OJ Simpson has ‘little gettin’ even to do’ LOS ANGELES O.J. Simpson launched a Twitter account
Race, power, drive: Elaine Welteroth shares all in new book
Race, power, drive: Elaine Welteroth shares all in new book NEW YORK When she was about to
Democrats favor more access to capital for black businesses
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Four Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES | Saturday’s games
Michigan beats Texas, snaps winless drought Omaha, Neb. Jimmy Kerr’s first triple in two years
MIDCENTURY MARVELOUS
Palm Springs proves a sunny slice of ... By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Legal marijuana for all takes a toll on medical users
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. When states legalize pot for all adults, long-standing medical
Ladies association announces scholarship awardees
Staff report youngstown The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of Beachwood recently
APPOINTED
APPOINTED Kent State University President-elect Todd Diacon has announced the appointment of
Mercer County Master Gardeners to host bus trip
Mercer County Master Gardeners to host bus trip The Mercer County Master Gardeners are sponsoring
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will have its June luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s
Lloyd adjusts to new role in tourney, but doesn’t accept it
Carli Lloyd was the star of the 2015 Women’s World Cup four years ago in Canada.
AP source: Lakers and Pelicans agree on Davis trade
The trade pairs the 26-year-old Davis with 34-year-old superstar LeBron James.
Martin’s bold move gives Indians insurance
It was the right time for the Cleveland baserunner to take off for the plate.
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Class B results
18-U Creekside Fitness 7, Avalanche 3 Dylan Gursky had two hits including a double, an RBI and
What makes a dad great? Let her count the ways
Opinion: What makes a dad great? Let her count the ways While fathers are not all “one size fits all,” they
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Daniel LaPolla of Howland aced the 130-yard No. 3 at Trumbull Country Club. He used a pitching wedge
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss cinder block garden planters. Co-
Summer camp offerred
Summer camp offerred YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will offer its Summer
AREA GOLF CALENDAR
AREA GOLF CALENDAR UPCOMING Outings & SCRAMBLES JUNE 22 — Girard FIRST Robotics Aptiv Team
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
Honing their craft
By Jim Cyphert, Mahoning Valley Flight Crew Coaches serves up a rainbow of beer selections
SALEM community theatre ‘Leaving Iowa’: Sit back and enjoy the ride, story, acting
By Eric McCrea entertain@vindy.com As summer gets into full swing, The Salem Community Theatre
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., station 2, 7075 Herbert
Dead man unidentified
Dead man unidentified WARREN Officials had not yet identified as of Saturday afternoon the
SPORTS digest
Curbstone to honor state champions BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will honor high school
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 9 at Bedford Trails. AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet
Crew of attacked oil tanker land safely in Dubai
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Crew members from a Norwegian-owned oil tanker
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Kim Novak art exhibit, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The screen actor will be
EDMUNDS Comparing the 2019 Acura RDX to the Cadillac XT4
By KURT NIEBUHR Edmunds Small luxury SUVs are one of the fastest-growing luxury vehicle types in
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., 1 to 6 p.m. Grace Woods
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER | Saturday’s games
Canada 2, New Zealand 0 GRENOBLE, FRANCE Jessie Fleming and Nichelle Prince each had second-half