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Stories published May 19, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hubbard police prepare for smooth transition of chiefs
New leaders will take charge in Hubbard next year – not just in city hall but also at the police department.
University gets horror filmmaker George Romero’s archives
The University of Pittsburgh is getting a spooky addition: the archives of late iconic horror filmmaker George A. Romero
Hundreds protest Alabama abortion ban: ‘My body, my choice!’
Hundreds of demonstrators march in Alabama’s capital city and other cities in the state against a new Alabama law to ban most abortions and take effect in six months
Temple memorial to Florida shooting victims is set ablaze
A temple built as a memorial to the 17 victims of a Florida high school mass shooting is burned to the ground in a symbolic gesture of healing
Defunct steelmaker’s 21-story headquarters imploded
Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker’s former world headquarters
Bomb hits tourist bus near Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, wounds 17
Egyptian officials say a roadside bomb has hit a tourist bus near the Giza Pyramids
11 people reported killed in gun attack at bar in Brazil
Brazilian news media say a gang of gunmen roared up to a bar in Belem city in Brazil’s northern Para state and opened fire, killing six women and five men
Speaker stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, will pay off student debt
Billionaire technology investor shocks 2019 graduating class at Morehouse College, announcing at their commencement that he will pay off their students loans worth up to $40 million
'John Wick' dethrones 'Avengers' at top of box office
'John Wick' dethrones 'Avengers' at top of box office
Research focuses on giving new life to older C-130 planes
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station maintains a fleet of older model C-130s.
GOP rep's support for impeachment won't change Dems' reticence
GOP rep's support for impeachment won't change Dems' reticence
JCC host speaker on Arab political parties in Israel on May 23
JCC host speaker on Arab political parties in Israel on May 23
Submit information on VBS activities
Submit information on VBS activities Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will be
Girard’s Malito shines in district track meet
When Nick Malito couldn’t play baseball this year, he found another way to contribute at Girard.
A guide to weekend getaways across Ohio Summer road trips
With just 14 fleeting weekends comprising summer, now is the time to plan a weekend road trip.
Quick start propels Canfield over Laurel
Tara Santoro and Isabella Kelty each scored four goals for Canfield.
Medical marijuana dispensary to open this month
Youngstown dispensary is only one in Mahoning County
‘Bernie’ the puppy is back in new children’s book
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Bernie the One-Eyed Puppy” was so well-
Congressional Art Competition winners
“I am proud to recognize these talented students and their artistic abilities,” said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th.
youngstown Ceremony marks EGCC’s 50th, largest commencement
More than 1,000 students receive degrees By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you
It’s long past time for states to abolish anti-Catholic rule
Opinion: WASHINGTON Republican James G. Blaine (1830-1893) was a House speaker, senator and two-time
Betras won’t survive obscurity
Opinion: “You know I was going to resign but now since you wrote that article I’m serving my term just to
ON THE LINKS | AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
Bedford Trails Women’s WWW Scramble Low Gross — Nancy Stefan 33, Barb Wollitz 33, Cindy Skinner
Biden rejects Democrats’ anger in call for national unity
Joe Biden’s party may be enraged by Donald Trump’s presidency, but the Democratic presidential candidate is insisting that Democrats will not defeat the Republican president in 2020 if they pick an angry nominee
China’s ban on scrap imports a boon to US recycling plants
Chinese import restrictions upended municipal recycling programs across the U.S. last year, but have triggered investment — from China — in American plants
AREA GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming scrambles & outings
MAY Friday — Thiel College Blue-Golf golf outing is set at Avalon at Buhl at 9 a.m. Cost is $400
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
By SEAN BARRON
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you were to ask Linnise A. Bronson about the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty Township trustees, records commission meeting, 6 p.m.; board meeting, 6:30
Still seats available, payment deadline extended for NYC trip
Still seats available, payment deadline extended for NYC trip SALEM Attila Samu, vocal director
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Destinee Anderson and Dwyondre Washington, Youngstown,
International Institute Funds has grants money available
Applications for both the traditional grants and minigrants are due June 1.
Lawyer: Some ex-OSU players were abused
Associated Press COLUMBUS An attorney preparing a lawsuit against Ohio State University on
‘If She Wakes’ moves to surprising finale
‘If She Wakes’ moves to surprising finale “If She Wakes” (Little, Brown), by Michael Koryta
Heart Ball raises funds and recognizes survivor
Staff report WARREN The American Heart Association recently hosted its 2019 Tri-County Red Party
Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 4, Blue Jays 1, 41/2 innings, rain CHICAGO Lucas Giolito threw five
ON THE TRACKS Saturday’s auto racing results
NASCAR Harvick’s push helps Larson secure win CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Larson got a push to the
Thiel, Sharon Regional provide wellness programs
The Healthy Living is a series of health and wellness programs for the Greenville community.
Leadership Series
Leadership Series BOARDMAN The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber is having a Spring Leadership
Can you own an electric car without a home charger?
By RONALD MONTOYA Edmunds A popular selling point for electric vehicles is the notion that you
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
MAY Saturday — The 4th annual DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K will take place at Damascus Friends Church
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Arnold assaulted
Arnold assaulted JOHANNESBURG Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 in the
Fascination with Youngstown subreddit
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Editor’s note: This is part one of two. I’m
Ready for return of Archie Bunker, live on TV?
.By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Archie Bunker is coming back to prime-time
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “The 18th
Local families take part in national celebration
The event was in conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day, which launched in 2011 and has taken place each year since on the third Saturday in May.
SPORTS digest
Carl Pelini to speak at Curbstone luncheon BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University
Be wary of robot emotions; ‘simulated love is never love’
Be wary because ‘simulated love is never love’ BY RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer SAN
Female lawmakers speak out about their rapes
Associated Press COLUMBUS For more than two decades, Nancy Mace did not speak publicly about
PREP ROUNDUP Saturday’s high school sports
SATURDAY’S RESULTS TRACK AND FIELD BOYS DIVISION II LAKEVIEW District MEET Events that did
By Barbara Barton Sloane
By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator “Find something you’re passionate about and
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zoppe Family Circus, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Last chance to catch this
GM is clear traitor to its workers, the nation
Opinion: GM is clear traitor to its workers, the nation General Motors is a traitor to the United States
Dr. James J. LaPolla of Northeast Ohio Foot, Ankle & Wound Center Inc., with offices in Howland
Dr. James J. LaPolla of Northeast Ohio Foot, Ankle & Wound Center Inc., with offices in Howland and
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 19
Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2019. There are 226 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Parish Hall, 2729 Center
In the cup!
In the cup! Area holes-in-one Tom Rodrick of Leetonia aced the 140-yard No. 2 hole at Valley
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., 1:30 to 7 p.m. TUESDAY
Ed Puskas: No winners when OHSAA has to step in
So far, silence is golden for Poland and Hubbard officials.
For the Week of Sunday, May 19, 2019
Jessi D. Shaw to Jennifer Sevilla Maldonado, Staatz Drive, Austintown, $86,000. Travy L. Marshall
GARDEN CLUBS
today Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host its annual plant and tuber sale from 1 to 4 p.m. in
Y’town’s new schools CEO must shun special interests
Editorial: Justin Jennings, the new head of the Youngstown City School District, says he wants to involve the