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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

High court halts electoral map redrawing in Michigan, Ohio

High court halts electoral map redrawing in Michigan, Ohio


Dem party seeks Girard council seat replacement

Dem party seeks Girard council seat replacement


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Robinwood principal to retire after long career

Robinwood principal to retire after 40 year education career


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Wagon Wheel ordered to vacate

Wagon Wheel Motel has long drawn community ire


Police honor fallen officers

Annual ceremony held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel


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Clinic in June to help suspended drivers

Clinic to be held June 8 at First Presbyterian in Youngstown


All 125 East graduates qualify for YStar scholarships

All 125 East graduates qualify for YStar scholarships


Michelle Wie withdraws from US Women's Open with injury

Michelle Wie withdraws from US Women's Open with injury


Guns found on West Side

Guns found on West Side


Youngstown man faces abduction charges

Youngstown man faces abduction charges


YPD, agents find drugs, cash

YPD, agents find drugs, cash


5 former Michigan Catholic priests charged with sex crimes

5 former Michigan Catholic priests charged with sex crimes


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Wagon Wheel Motel owners have order to vacate

Wagon Wheel Motel owners have order to vacate


3 face gun charges

3 face gun charges


Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East

Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East


Feds seek to seize $48K in drug case

Feds seek to seize $48K in drug case


Adam Levine leaving 'The Voice' after 16 seasons

Adam Levine leaving 'The Voice' after 16 seasons


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Dental records identify body found in river

Dental records identify body found in river


US stocks rebound, but still face losses for the week

US stocks rebound, but still face losses for the week


Police: Mystery man pulling emergency brakes on subways

Police: Mystery man pulling emergency brakes on subways


Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions after eighth week

Governor signs bill banning abortions after 8th week.


Lawsuit filed to block abortion ban law in Alabama

Groups file federal lawsuit


US orders for long-lasting goods fall 2.1% in April

US orders for long-lasting goods fall 2.1% in April


Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time

Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time


Waterline break closes South Meridian Road

Waterline break closes South Meridian Road


World-renowned Spoleto arts festival opens in Charleston

World-renowned Spoleto arts festival opens in Charleston


Fallen Officers Memorial underway

Fallen Officers Memorial underway


Coroners issue warnings after spikes in drug overdose deaths

Coroners issue warnings after spikes in drug overdose deaths


Mario Batali to face assault charge on groping accusation

Mario Batali to face assault charge on groping accusation


Trump grants Barr power over classified Russia probe info

Trump grants Barr power over classified Russia probe info


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


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British Prime Minister resigns

As UK's May announces exit date, a look at what happens next


Cross steps in to save East relay squad

Airess Cross had to step in for a state-title contender


Mathews baseball team tops Bristol in Fairport Harbor district

The Mustangs will meet Springfield in a regional semifinal next week.


McDonald gains experience in difficult regional trip

Callow drive in two runs in Blue Devils’ loss.


Springfield goes back-to-back as district champion

It wasn’t the perfect beginning to Shane Eynon’s day, but the ending more than made up for it.


Harden makes it to NCAA quarterfinals

YSU junior Collin Harden placed third in his heat and was 17th overall in the 400 hurdles.


CLUB CALENDAR

associations American Association of University Women Youngstown branch will host its end-of-the-


EAST HIGH

EAST HIGH Class of 2019 Number of graduates: 125 Class colors: Burgundy and gold Class


Trade impasse: Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump

Trump administration prepares another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by trade wars


Election for Youngstown judge is steeped in political intrigue

Opinion: Youngstown voters will have an interesting choice to make in November regarding the municipal court


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,


MAHONING COUNTY DD board receives highest accreditation

The months-long process reviewed DD agencies’ personnel, Medicaid waiver administration and “general efficiency and effectiveness”


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Patrick and Nicole Connolly, Canfield, girl, May 22.


SPORTS digest

Finau tops local favorite Spieth at Colonial FORT WORTH, Texas Tony Finau shot a 6-under 64 to


Reunions & Class Notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through


MEMORIAL DAY | Scheduled events

A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN:


CAMPBELL Man jailed, accused of shooting-death threats

The FBI became involved after a tipster shared threatening text messages, according to a report


YSU a Tree Campus USA

YSU a Tree Campus USA YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University, whose 145-acre campus boasts


Man indicted in bar shooting

Faces eight counts of attempted murder and felonious assault


Baby killer denied high court review

John Drummond of Youngstown killed 3-month-old Jiyen Dent Jr. when he and another man fired an assault rifle and handgun into two east-side homes in 2003


mahoning county | Indictments

These people Thursday were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury: Jonathan Trent Sr. 44,


Trump, Pelosi hostility escalates with insults

During exchange, president declares himself ‘extremely stable genius’ Associated Press


Wagon Wheel given 24 hours to shape up

Staff report BOARDMAN In a hearing Thursday, Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge John


Girard school board hires three administrators

Girard school board hires new principal, assistant principal


NBA

NBA CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tuesday, May 14 Golden State 116, Portland


MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for Memorial


3 dead as storms rake Missouri

Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. An outbreak of nasty storms spawned tornadoes that razed


Inside-the-park homer downs Tribe

Kevin Kiermaier wondered when he’d stop


MEMORIAL DAY | Scheduled events

A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN:


Backers of more info on Ohio State doctor abuse win a round

The State Medical Board of Ohio has taken a step toward possibly making more information public from its old investigation involving an Ohio State team doctor who sexually abused students for decades


Library to host movie Thursday

Library to host movie Thursday LISBON The Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host the


Leonard scores 35 as Raptors take 3-2 series lead

Toronto can clinch the Eastern Conference finals with a win Saturday.


Free agent Gerald McCoy to visit Browns

The Browns will get to show Gerald McCoy how far they’ve come.


Bucs score season-high 14 runs in win against Rockies

After scoring just three runs in the first two games of their series with the Colorado Rockies, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense broke out in a big way


More work needed to secure major upgrade at air base

Editorial: For many years now, efforts to secure a more modern fleet of aircraft for the sprawling Youngstown


Make senior care a priority

Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords By 2035, seniors are projected to outnumber children in the U.S.


MLB BOXSCORES

MLB BOXSCORES standings american league East Division WLPctGB New York3217.653— Tampa


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.24‚àí1.00 Aqua America, .20


PREP ROUNDUP More high school results from Thursday

TRACK AND FIELD DIVISION II AUSTINTOWN REGIONAL MEET final events Girls No locals


Library throws colorful party

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Tie Dye party on April 9.

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Austintown Community Briefs

Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on


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Austintown Intermediate celebrates fifth-grade graduation

Austintown Intermediate School said goodbye to their fifth-grade class on May 14.

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Mooney hosts annual fifth- and sixth-grade day

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School hosted their annual fifth-

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Seitz delivers son’s message of kindness to CVMS

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Rose Seitz, mother of Freddie Seitz, visited Canfield Village

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Cardinal Mooney celebrates distinguished alumni

Cardinal Mooney High School celebrated the achievements of three alumni as it presented the

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Boardman Sports Briefs

Boardman baseball wins ninth game The Spartan freshman baseball team won their ninth straight game


Metro Mutts celebrate the spring season

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Parks Metro Mutts group celebrated Easter

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Canfield Community Briefs

Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on


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Poland Interact Club organizes book drive

Members of the Poland Seminary High School Interact Club organized a book drive for their last project of the year.

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Canfield Middle School hosted Career Day

Canfield Middle School students participated in the schools Career Day on May 13.

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Boys track second in district competition

The Boardman boys track team will be represented in 10 events at the 2019 OHSAA Regional


Poland Community Briefs

Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on


Ford Nature Center hosts bunny scavenger hunt

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a bunny scavenger hunt

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Boardman Community Briefs

Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on


Boys track team runners-up in AAC meet

The Boardman High School boys track team finished as All-American Conference runners-up for the 2019


Girls track and field wins All American Conference

The Boardman High School girls varsity track and field team finished in first place at the All-


Austintown Bounce hosts Easter Extravaganza

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Bounce partnered with the First American

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Girls track team places second at Austintown

The Boardman High School girls varsity track team finished in second place at Austintown Fitch High


May 9

May 9 Arrest: A traffic stop near Tiffany Boulevard and U.S. Route 224 resulted in the arrest of


ODNR teaches Austintown students about Ohio fish

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural

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Metro Park Farms shows off newest members

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a special Tales for Tots

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Boardman hosts 67th annual Visual Arts Show

Boardman High School hosted its 67th annual Visual Arts Show on May 16 and 17.

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