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Stories published May 31, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield grads 'talented group'
Commencement speaker Jeanne Mosure gave her last piece of advice to Canfield High School’s class of 2019 in the form of a quote. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
Tornado victims remembered
It’s been 34 years since the tornado of May 31, 1985, killed nine people in Niles on its way to killing 19 others throughout Trumbull and Mercer counties, but new plaques dedicated Friday at the former Niles Park Plaza brought back real-life recollections of that day.
Poland bulldogs shut out by Gilmour Academy
Poland baseball coach Rich Murray said it bluntly: “It was bad.” Gilmour Academy scored five runs in the first inning en route to an 11-0 rout of Poland at The Ball Park at Hudson in a Division II regional semifinal Friday.
Struthers officials host fire station open house Saturday
Struthers officials host fire station open house Saturday
Saudi king slams Iran's "terrorist acts" at Islamic summit
Saudi king slams Iran's "terrorist acts" at Islamic summit
Trump tariff threats alarm Mexico growers, economists
Trump tariff threats alarm Mexico growers, economists
Gov. DeWine: Warrants for serious crimes should be prioritized
Gov. DeWine: Warrants for serious crimes should be prioritized
Gilmour Academy tops Poland 11-0 in regional semifinal
The Poland baseball team's tournament run came to an end Friday.
Ohio MeansJobs Boardman office closed Monday, Tuesday
Ohio MeansJobs Boardman office closed Monday, Tuesday
Trial date set on 101 counts of purported corrupt activity
Trial date set on 101 counts of purported corrupt activity
New plaque lists those killed in Niles in 1985 tornado
New plaque lists those killed in Niles from 1985 tornado
ROAD ALERT | ODOT issues advisories for Mahoning County
ROAD ALERT | ODOT issues advisories for Mahoning County
Springfield's Walker enjoys state track chase
As the stakes have increased throughout the postseason, Garrett Walker has risen to the occasion.
Court OKs expedited appeal in NY Trump bank records case
Court OKs expedited appeal in NY Trump bank records case
D-Day ceremony spotlights Trump’s complicated military ties
D-Day ceremony spotlights Trump’s complicated military ties
Reports: Kim executing officials after failed summit
Reports: Kim executing officials after failed summit
Kentucky woman reunited with dog missing for 5 years
Kentucky woman reunited with dog missing for 5 years
Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs
Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs
Board to rebuke Ohio State doctor by undoing emeritus status
Board to rebuke Ohio State doctor by undoing emeritus status
Trump prompts protests with promise of new Mexican tariffs
Trump prompts protests with promise of new Mexican tariffs
Record flooding causes levee breach in western Arkansas
Record flooding causes levee breach in western Arkansas
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Youngstown is burning through wastewater money as it refuses to raise sewer rates
The city has spent $3.8 million over the first four months of the year from the fund
Taron Egerton sparkles in glittery Elton John biopic
“Rocketman” Rating: R for language throughout, some drug use and sexual content. Running time:
Hollywood weighs in on heartbeat bill
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Major Hollywood studios say they may reevaluate filming in Georgia
Springfield slips past Mathews in 7th
The Tigers scored the game-winning on Clayton Nezbeth’s infield grounder in the bottom of the seventh.
Timing is right for Millennial’s ‘Chicago’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The FX miniseries “Fosse/Verdon” – a behind
Boardman residents express flooding frustration
Mike Sprague of Holbrook Road said his and others’ township properties take on water after any sizable rainfall, and it’s been that way for at least 15 years
Spencer lends some humanity to campy ‘Ma’
‘MA’ Rating: R for violent/distturbing material, language, sexual content, and teen drug and
Judge orders early release for man convicted of sex abuse of 5-year-old
Michael J. DeBlasio, 70, has served only eight months of a two-year sentence for touching a 5-year-old boy’s genitals
Prosecutors: No clemency for robbery accomplice
Hattie Gilbert and Taran Helms were waiting for Joe Kaluza as he left the city’s South Side KFC to deposit $300 at a bank
It’s 1-0, Canada: Siakam scores 32 as Raptors win Game 1
Tge Toronto Raptors won the first NBA Finals game played outside the U.S.
High schools
High schools BASEBALL Regional Semifinal Scores Division I Region 1-Louisville Brunswick
Moustakas homers twice as Brewers pound Pirates
Yasmani Grandal also homered and had four hits to help the Brewers win for the third time in four games.
Mahoning Valley Rail Commission
Mahoning Valley Rail Commission WARREN County commissioners in Trumbull and Mahoning counties,
O’Shaughnessy receives OCCAC honors
O’Shaughnessy receives OCCAC honors POLAND Poland High School graduate Padraig O’Shaughnessy has
ACLU: Paternal leave class action settled
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday that JPMorgan Chase
Poland-Gilmour baseball rescheduled for today
Poland (19-7) will try to reach a regional final for the first time since 2016.
Agency probes effectiveness of 2014 GM seat belt recall
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating whether a
Boardman Community Briefs
Reader’s Choice book club Share your favorite books and find out what new ones are being published
Dana Winkler, Jason Pryor to marry Sept. 21
POLAND Marshall and Patricia Winkler of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Poland Community Briefs
Celebrate Poland 2019 upcoming The committee that plans the annual community festival known as
Freddie Kitchens believes McCoy signs with Cleveland
Browns, Ravens and Panthers are favorites for free agent Gerald McCoy.
MLB roundup
MLB roundup Thursday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 14, Twins 3 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.
Austintown Community Briefs
ABWA to meet on June 11 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association)
The Wilsons will celebrate 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN The Revs. Lester and Wanda Wilson of Boardman will be honored for their golden
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 31
Today is Friday, May 31, the 151st day of 2019. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
Presidential candidate Ryan has chance to strut his stuff Sunday
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan gets a huge moment for his presidential campaign Sunday with a town hall on CNN.
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown branch will host its end-of-the-
SOV to host event
SOV to host event Shepherd of the Valley will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the
Missing teen sought
Missing teen sought YOUNGSTOWN City police are looking for Bryla McKelley, 17, who has been
Trump hitting Mexico with 5% tariffs over migrants
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal,
Soggy fields leave farmers with few good answers
Thousands of sites across US endure spring planting season like no other Associated Press DES
Trumbull commissioners award contracts to three more senior-citizen ride providers
Trumbull commissioners award contracts to three more senior-citizen ride providers
Alonso, Abreu hit HRs as White Sox drill Indians
Carlos Carrasco (4-6) matched a season high by allowing six runs and 10 hits,
Community Legal aid offering free workshops in June
Community Legal aid offering free workshops in June
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Chicago,” 8 p.m.: Millennial Theater Company’s production of the
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges:
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in
Poland third-graders go on historic tour
Poland McKinley Elementary School third-graders took an historic look at their town May 20.
NFL Coach: OBJ has missed ‘the offense’
Browns’ Kitchens excited by potential full-squad workouts Associated Press BEREA Odell
Trump in a bind on Iran
Opinion: By Noah Habeeb OtherWords In the 2016 Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump was quick to
Avoid added pain, losses in recovery from storms
Editorial: The stretch of U.S. Route 224 from Canfield to Poland is best known as the largest retail and dining
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,21.62‚àí0.84 Aqua America, .20
Mill Creek Park hosts annual Children’s Reading Festival
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park in coordination with the public library
Metro Mutts celebrate the spring season
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Parks Metro Mutts group celebrated Easter
Boardman Sports Briefs
Lady Spartan track competes in regional semi-finals The Lady Spartan 4x400 relay of Bella
Choir performs in annual dinner theatre
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School’s choir performed in their
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s time for summer athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
May 8
May 8 Identity fraud: A Fieldstone Drive man found out his personal and credit-card information
May 10
May 10 Bad check: A woman reportedly tried to cash a fraudulent $1,790 check at Checksmart, 112
“Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy” golf outing raises funds for Chaney Alumni
The third annual Once A Cowboy, Always A Cowboy Benefit Golf Scramble will take place at 1 p.m. on
Eighth-graders launch rockets
On May 16, students at Austintown Middle School got to launch the rockets they made in class.
Canfield Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet on June 11 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Metro Mutts celebrate the spring season
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Parks Metro Mutts group celebrated Easter on
Getting to know your local government at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown hosted
Hilltop third-graders help make children count
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students in Marie
Samantha Jones | Dominic Corso
YOUNGSTOWN The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown was the setting at 2 p.m. July
Arbor Day celebrated by Boardman students
Arbor Day was celebrated in Ohio on April 26, and more than 350 fourth-grade students in Boardman rolled up their sleeves and planted a tree.
Library celebrates Pineapple Cake Day
Canfield library hosted a celebration of Pineapple Cake Day on April 24.
Student honored at spring concert
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School student band members participated
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