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Canfield family goes all-out for 'Game of Thrones' finale
Canfield family is going all-out for Sunday’s Game of Thrones finale, expected to be one of the most-watched series finales in TV history
Stories published May 17, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
DeWine: new lethal injection policy coming in ‘weeks’
DeWine: new lethal injection policy coming in ‘weeks’
Canfield family goes all-out for 'Game of Thrones' finale
Canfield family is going all-out for Sunday’s Game of Thrones finale, expected to be one of the most-watched series finales in TV history
Helpful numbers for families affected by job transfers
Helpful numbers for families affected by job transfers
Ryan will have presidential town hall on CNN
Ryan will have presidential town hall on CNN in June, a campaign spokesman said
Hubbard students raise more than $9,000 for sick classmate
Hubbard mom thanks students for raising money for sick son
Former 'sex slave' of self-help guru testifies at his trial
Former 'sex slave' of self-help guru testifies at his trial
Youngstown firefighter on house arrest after assault charge
Youngstown firefighter on house arrest after domestic violence charge
Brookfield school board has special session Sunday
Brookfield school board has special session Sunday
Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos
Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos
US Rep. Tim Ryan: Lure venture capitalists to Valley, Midwest
US Rep. Tim Ryan: Lure venture capitalists to Valley, Midwest
Missouri's GOP-led legislature passes 8-week abortion ban
Missouri's GOP-led legislature passes 8-week abortion ban
Family thanks Hubbard students for fundraising efforts
Family thanks Hubbard students for fundraising efforts
Mati Diop on being the first black woman director in Cannes
Mati Diop on being the first black woman director in Cannes
Federal appeals court rules against Trump on ending DACA
Federal appeals court rules against Trump on ending DACA
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Abusive Ohio doctor was allowed to retire as faculty
Abusive Ohio doctor was allowed to retire as faculty
Courts weigh Trump's plan to tap Pentagon for border wall
Courts weigh Trump's plan to tap Pentagon for border wall
Pa. authorities: 1 dead, 1 missing, 1 hurt after home explosion
Pa. authorities: 1 dead, 1 missing, 1 hurt after home explosion
Ex-Ohio House speaker bought $330K home amid FBI probe
Ex-Ohio House speaker bought $330K home amid FBI probe
Trump plan would shift immigration focus to 'merit'
Trump plan would shift immigration focus to 'merit'
Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7
Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7
Deadline is today to participate in Warriors Inc. Unity parade
eadline is today to participate in Warriors Inc. Unity parade
16 men nabbed in online sex sting
All suspects were arraigned Friday in county court in Canfield
Ohio governor: new lethal-injection policy coming in ’weeks’
Ohio governor: new lethal-injection policy coming in ’weeks’
Man accused of shooting into busy tavern held on $750,000 bond
Man accused of shooting into busy tavern held on $750,000 bond
OHSAA to Hubbard baseball: ‘You’re out!’
The Poland baseball team has new life in the Division II district tournament.
South Range slips past Crestview for district title
Jillian Strecansky’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth broke a 3-3 tie.
Pitch perfect: Howell, Champion roll in D-III
Champion’s Sophie Howell threw her third perfect game of the season Thursday.
Youngstown amphitheater project cost is reduced
The city’s board of control approved an overall $184,420 reduction
SmashUp will present sketch-comedy cabaret
Staff report BOARDMAN SmashUp Entertainment will present the sketch comedy cabaret “Spring Into
‘John Wick’ series continues with ‘Parabellum’
‘JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for pervasive strong violence, and
New Music Guild plans concert with 2 guest performers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Thomas Osuga and Galo Arboleda Solorzano will be the guest performers at
austintown Canadian trucker faces charge of vehicular homicide
Dashboard camera footage suggests truck driver had ‘ample time’ to avoid fatally striking 29-year-old Texas man
Struthers “Evening with the Arts” sees second-year success
The gallery featured art from more than 800 Struthers students
Unbeaten Poland softball team outlasts Ursuline
Ashley Wire and the Bulldogs dodged a seventh-inning bullet.
Library hosts Spring Painting Party
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield library hosted a Spring Painting Party for
Men’s Garden Club hosts monthly meeting
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Youngstown chapter of the Men’s Garden Club hosted its
Boardman goys track team falls to Austintown Fitch
The Boardman High School boys track team ended the 2019 regular season 8-1, and 4-1 in the AAC,
Smiths to mark 50th anniversary with party, trip
CANTON The Rev. Gary and Lynn Smith of Canton, formerly of Austintown, will be honored for their
Chess champs love the game
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School recently completed its annual seventh-grade chess tournament.
Boardman Community Briefs
Public employee meeting set Public Employee Retirees will meet at 12 p.m. on June 4 at the Avion
Metro Park Farms shows off newest members
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a special Tales for Tots
Hilltop fourth-graders present evening of art and music
Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School presented An Evening of Art and Music in honor of the Great State of Ohio on May 9.
Library hosts after school program for students
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown library hosts students in weekly after school
Men’s Garden Club hosts monthly meeting
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Youngstown chapter of the Men’s Garden Club hosted
Courtney Rothbauer | Dominic DeFelice
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Zachary Coulter presided for the exchange of vows between Courtney Rothbauer
Big Dogs inspire Little Dogs and vice versa
Heather Medvec is the inspiration behind the Poland Big Dogs Little Dogs Program. Medvec’s goal is
Austintown Middle School hosts 7th STEM showcase
Austintown Middle School hosted its seventh annual STEM showcase on May 7.
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys baseball defeats Ursuline The boys varsity baseball team at Poland defeated Ursuline with a
Canfield Community Briefs
Public employee meeting set Public Employee Retirees will meet at 12 p.m. on June 4 at the Avion
Austintown Community Briefs
Public employee meeting set Public Employee Retirees will meet at 12 p.m. on June 4 at the Avion
Therapy Dogs visit the Beeghly Oaks Center
Therapy Dogs from Go Team Therapy Dogs visited Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing on May 4.
Boardman girls track finished second at Avon Reynolds Relays
The Boardman High School girls varsity track team finished in second place with 92 points at Avon
Community learns about deaf culture at library
Poland library hosted guest speaker Irene Tunanidas on May 10, who presented on the history of deaf culture.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Men’s Garden Club hosts monthly meeting
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Youngstown chapter of the Men’s Garden Club hosted
The Eastons to celebrate 50th jubilee
CANFIELD Steve and Sarah Easton of Canfield will be honored on the occasion of their golden
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,24.98‚àí0.02 Aqua America, .20
mahoning county | Indictments
A grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Anthony T. White, 27, Picadilly
YSU comeback falls short against UMW
The Penguins scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth but lost 11-10
Warren man pleads guilty to burglary
Warren man pleads guilty to burglary WARREN Billy R. Morrow Sr., 48, pleaded guilty Thursday in
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over 73 in the
Syrian refugee crisis spurs Chaney Cowboys to action
Editorial: A spunky group of Chaney High School students ventured outdoors this week for a timely, heartfelt
Pregnant woman slain, baby cut from her womb
Associated Press CHICAGO A Chicago woman who sold baby clothes to a pregnant woman and lured her
Federal contract
Federal contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union
Walmart warns higher tariffs will mean higher prices
Associated Press NEW YORK Walmart warned on Thursday that higher tariffs on imports from China
Truth about wealth, race
Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords I don’t get that much hate mail – except when I write about race.
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at
Mayor: City doesn’t want to be identified with Klan group
Associated Press CINCINNATI The mayor of an Indiana city is distancing his community from a
Shahidi shines in so-so ‘Sun Is also a Star’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “The Sun Is Also a Star “ is a beautiful looking film. The TV
“Rescues Rock” campaign
“Rescues Rock” campaign Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer,
PREP ROUNDUP Thursday’s other high school sports at a glance
BASEBALL DIVISION I Canton District Lake 5, Austintown Fitch 2 UNIONTOWN Lorenzo Russo hit
SPORTS digest
Megan Turner homers for Kent State in NISC Lynchburg, Va. Kent State first baseman and former
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 17
Today is Friday, May 17, the 137th day of 2019. There are 228 days left in the year. Associated
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jodie Foster’s mother, former manager dies LOS ANGELES Evelyn “Brandy” Foster, who
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Paula Poundstone, 7 p.m.: The comedian, known for her appearances
Boardman students learn cyber safety
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Junior High School students learned about
Poland Community Briefs
Historical society leads tour On May 20, members of the Poland Historical Society will be leading
Biotest plasma donation center goes paperless
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown plasma donation center, Biotest, recently
Marisa Simon, to be bride of Jaron Howell
POLAND Alex and Tina Simon of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Marisa Simon
Despite dire warnings, passage of sales tax renewal was a given
Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the concerns expressed by Mahoning County officials before last week’s election
NYC Mayor de Blasio announces candidacy
Associated Press NEW YORK He’s deeply unpopular among fellow New Yorkers, often savaged by the
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown branch will host its end-of-the-
Trump softens his tone on war with Iran
Some fear advisers pushing for conflict Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
President Trump pushes immigration plan New approach
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
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