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Report: YSU baseball to hire Gillispie

Report: YSU baseball to hire Gillespie.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will have a drive-


Megan Marsh | Dr. Andrew Powelson

GLENDALE, OHIO Megan Elizabeth Marsh of Cincinnati and Dr. Andrew Blesy Powelson of Kent exchanged

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Christine Velazquez | Bryan Whitmore

YOUNGSTOWN Making their home in Wilmington, N.C., are Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Whitmore, who were

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Obama to visit Poland Friday

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND President Barack Obama will talk about his efforts


Astro Falcons edge Creekside for one-game lead

— Class B baseball championship | Game 1SEmD Astro Falcons edge Creekside for one-game lead


Scrappers sweep series, again

Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA The hottest team in the New York-Penn League is coming back home.


Patriot gets OK to resume its operations

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN A ruling by the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals


Indians reign over Haren, Angels

Associated Press Cleveland Rookie Zach McAllister lasted six innings, overcoming a throwing


As sales burst, Valley brewer taps into new markets

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If there’s one thing Americans can agree on


Bucs win on Sutton’s walk-off homer

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Drew Sutton hit a one-out solo homer in the bottom of the ninth and


Cruze sales for June drop 24% from ’11

Staff/wire report Detroit Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze continue to be down


Olympics already threatened by cyber threats

Associated Press London Vital computer systems for London’s 2012 Olympic Games have come under


Staff Sgt. Robert Kirkpatrick in Afghanistan watches wife give birth at Northside

By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Even though Army Staff Sgt. Robert Kirkpatrick of


Alliance woman pleads guilty to fatal crash charges

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old Alliance woman pleaded


F1 driver conscious after crash

Associated Press LONDON A Formula One test driver is facing life-threatening injuries after her


Trumbull County prosecutor: Shooting was justified

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has called the


Howland Township kicks off celebration

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND The starting point for the new Howland Township History


8,000 flags usher in July 4th

John Burgan, left, and Rich Suhovecky walk down Viola Avenue in Hubbard placing flags in yards for Independence Day. Local residents said they welcomed the flags as a sign of patriotism and unity.


US apologizes; Pakistan opens up supply lines

Associated Press WASHINGTON Ending a bitter 7-month standoff, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham


Easy fix eludes outage problems

Associated Press WASHINGTON In the aftermath of storms that knocked out power to millions,


OHIO Attempt at ‘personhood’ amendment falls short

Associated Press COLUMBUS An anti-abortion group fell short Tuesday in its attempt to gather


In this era, what does July 4 mean?

By TED ANTHONY Associated Press SMITHTOWN, N.Y. In the market for new designer eyewear this


METRO DIGEST || Produce giveaway Friday

Produce giveaway WARREN The Warren Family Mission, in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank,


ACC announces Orange Bowl deal

— COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Associated Press Greensboro, N.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference is


Clemens denied compensation for mistrial

Associated Press WASHINGTON Roger Clemens won’t be getting back the money he spent on his first


Royals prep for MLB’s crown jewel

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO The anticipation in Kansas City is almost over: The All-Star


Paterno family demands emails

Many still defend the late Penn State football coach, cite smearing Associated Press HARRISBURG,


Revolution about equality

Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Not too long ago, Americans only dressed up in George Washington


Man wants his case sent to grand jury

Staff report BOARDMAN A 31-year-old homeless man asked a judge Tuesday to send his case to a


Main Lite Electric plans ribbon-cutting

Main Lite Electric plans ribbon-cutting warren Main Lite Electric Co. will have a ribbon-cutting


Katy Perry film gets personal

By Preston Jones McClatchy Newspapers Making a serious documentary about aggressively over-the-


FDA OKs first rapid, take-home HIV test

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-


19 kids found alone in filthy Ky. home

19 kids found alone in filthy Ky. home bowling green, ky. Authorities say a man and a woman in


Paper maps

By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press COLUMBUS Used to be, Dad would stuff a half-dozen maps


Royal burger

Royal burger Casey Malone videotaped the Burger Review Board for her show, “Local Flavor,” while


Raid on Braceville Twp. spa results in prostitution charge

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BRACEVILLE A 52-year-old woman was led away in handcuffs Tuesday


Officials agree to continue offering inspection services

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners agreed to


Summer sparklers

Summer sparklers Sparklers aren’t just for the 4th of July. Drinks columnist Brian Fry takes a


Celebrate self-government

Opinion: By Julia Shaw Heritage Foundation Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate with fireworks and


Kasich delivers good and bad news

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and his budget director had good news


2 Poland buildings have new owners

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Two longtime vacant village buildings have new


7 charged with cheating at Ohio casino

Associated Press CLEVELANd Seven people have been charged with cheating on games including


INDEPENDENCE DAY | Area celebrations

Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING


WRTA gets $50K

WRTA gets $50K YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration


Beating the heat

Beating the heat “Food writer Ross Morrone and his wife, Steph, are searching for that romantic


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Spider-Man’ snares $7.5M in late shows LOS ANGELES The new Spider-Man has


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dennis and Paris Fain, Youngstown, girl, July 2.


Serena slams defending Wimbledon champion

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND The sounds were new to Serena Williams, and the feeling on


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Station Square’s chef offers all-round organic experience

As I continue my sig- nature-dish journey through the Valley, I think that what I enjoy the most, besides the enormous amount of food I get to devour, is the short time I get to spend with each chef.

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Pa. woman stole cold cuts for tavern owner ROCHESTER, Pa. A western


American brand still rules

Opinion: By Robert D. HORMATS McClatchy-Tribune As we gather this week to celebrate the 4th of July, I am


Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies

By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. It was all too easy to confuse Andy Griffith


Getting to know our presidents

Opinion: Americans are drawn to explore the hidden, inner lives of their political leaders; the more


A holiday tip: Think about what we hold to be self-evident

Editorial: One of the marvelous things about the Fourth of July holiday is that it can be so many things to so


Arts will enrich your life

Opinion: By Lori Factor Special to The Vindicator Chances are we all identify with the arts in some way.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mollie Kessler School board of directors, 5:30 p.m., Kessler School, 118 E. Wood


PACK YOURSELF the perfect picnic

Family Features Food always seems to taste better when enjoyed outdoors. No matter the


Putting patents in their place

Opinion: Putting patents in their place Los Angeles Times: Congress rewrote patent law last year to reduce


Lowellville man killed in one-car accident

Staff report LIBERTY One man was killed, while another was sent to the hospital after a one-car


A new take on picnic favorites

Family Features Picnics are a perfect way to enjoy getting together with friends and family this


Home Savings takes a loss of $5.2M on loans

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings and Loan Co. revealed


Oliver Stone’s violent new film, the drug thriller “Savages,” opens Friday. It has

Oliver Stone’s violent new film, the drug thriller “Savages,” opens Friday. It has a couple of


Firefighters Homecoming to run through Saturday

Staff report McDONALD The 79th annual McDonald Firefighters Homecoming will be today through


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, July 4, the 186th day of 2012. There are 180 days left in the year. This is


Redistricting specialist: Politicians ‘rigged’ system

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A group hoping to take politicians out of the process


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courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sunil Baidar, 26, of Boulder, Colo., and Joy M.


Dooney's Downtown Grille to open restaurant

The space that was formerly Buffalo Wild Wings will soon be occupied by a new restaurant, where the new owners say their operation will open as early as July 20.


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Teens’ ‘View’ on abstinence

Members of a Canfield family will appear on ABC’s “The View” Thursday as part of a special episode on teen issues.

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