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Stories published May 24, 2019
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High court halts electoral map redrawing in Michigan, Ohio
High court halts electoral map redrawing in Michigan, Ohio
Robinwood principal to retire after long career
Robinwood principal to retire after 40 year education career
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
5 former Michigan Catholic priests charged with sex crimes
5 former Michigan Catholic priests charged with sex crimes
Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East
Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East
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.
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
World-renowned Spoleto arts festival opens in Charleston
World-renowned Spoleto arts festival opens in Charleston
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
Harden makes it to NCAA quarterfinals
YSU junior Collin Harden placed third in his heat and was 17th overall in the 400 hurdles.
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.
Mathews baseball team tops Bristol in Fairport Harbor district
The Mustangs will meet Springfield in a regional semifinal next week.
Boardman hosts 67th annual Visual Arts Show
Boardman High School hosted its 67th annual Visual Arts Show on May 16 and 17.
Metro Park Farms shows off newest members
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a special Tales for Tots
ODNR teaches Austintown students about Ohio fish
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural
May 9
May 9 Arrest: A traffic stop near Tiffany Boulevard and U.S. Route 224 resulted in the arrest of
Girls track team places second at Austintown
The Boardman High School girls varsity track team finished in second place at Austintown Fitch High
Austintown Bounce hosts Easter Extravaganza
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Bounce partnered with the First American
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-
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
Boardman 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
Poland Community Briefs
Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on
Boys track second in district competition
The Boardman boys track team will be represented in 10 events at the 2019 OHSAA Regional
Canfield Middle School hosted Career Day
Canfield Middle School students participated in the schools Career Day on May 13.
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.
Canfield Community Briefs
Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on
Metro Mutts celebrate the spring season
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Parks Metro Mutts group celebrated Easter
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman baseball wins ninth game The Spartan freshman baseball team won their ninth straight game
Cardinal Mooney celebrates distinguished alumni
Cardinal Mooney High School celebrated the achievements of three alumni as it presented the
Seitz delivers son’s message of kindness to CVMS
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Rose Seitz, mother of Freddie Seitz, visited Canfield Village
Mooney hosts annual fifth- and sixth-grade day
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School hosted their annual fifth-
Austintown Intermediate celebrates fifth-grade graduation
Austintown Intermediate School said goodbye to their fifth-grade class on May 14.
Austintown Community Briefs
Friendly Squares June square dance The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance on
Library throws colorful party
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Tie Dye party on April 9.
PREP ROUNDUP More high school results from Thursday
TRACK AND FIELD DIVISION II AUSTINTOWN REGIONAL MEET final events Girls No locals
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.24‚àí1.00 Aqua America, .20
Make senior care a priority
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords By 2035, seniors are projected to outnumber children in the U.S.
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
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
Free agent Gerald McCoy to visit Browns
The Browns will get to show Gerald McCoy how far they’ve come.
Leonard scores 35 as Raptors take 3-2 series lead
Toronto can clinch the Eastern Conference finals with a win Saturday.
Library to host movie Thursday
Library to host movie Thursday LISBON The Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host the
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
MEMORIAL DAY | Scheduled events
A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN:
3 dead as storms rake Missouri
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. An outbreak of nasty storms spawned tornadoes that razed
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for Memorial
Girard school board hires three administrators
Girard school board hires new principal, assistant principal
Wagon Wheel given 24 hours to shape up
Staff report BOARDMAN In a hearing Thursday, Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge John
Trump, Pelosi hostility escalates with insults
During exchange, president declares himself ‘extremely stable genius’ Associated Press
mahoning county | Indictments
These people Thursday were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury: Jonathan Trent Sr. 44,
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
YSU a Tree Campus USA
YSU a Tree Campus USA YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University, whose 145-acre campus boasts
CAMPBELL Man jailed, accused of shooting-death threats
The FBI became involved after a tipster shared threatening text messages, according to a report
MEMORIAL DAY | Scheduled events
A list of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN:
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
SPORTS digest
Finau tops local favorite Spieth at Colonial FORT WORTH, Texas Tony Finau shot a 6-under 64 to
MAHONING COUNTY DD board receives highest accreditation
The months-long process reviewed DD agencies’ personnel, Medicaid waiver administration and “general efficiency and effectiveness”
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
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
Trade impasse: Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump
Trump administration prepares another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by trade wars
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown branch will host its end-of-the-