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Teenage girl missing in East Liverpool

Police said a guardian of Nina Riley, 15, had reported her missing Wednesday; she is believed to be a runaway.

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Kokrak shoots 72 in first round of Canadian Open

The Warren JFK graduate is tied for 69th.


Former Struthers mayor fondly remembered by community

Harold Milligan Sr. served on school board, as mayor Harold Milligan Sr., former Struthers mayor


Man indicted for Campbell shootings

Man indicted for Campbell shootings youngstown A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted


Trumbull ruling says plaintiffs from Mineral Ridge, Vienna get free sewers

Trumbull ruling says plaintiffs from Mineral Ridge, Vienna get free sewers trumbull county lawsuit


Boardman 12-year-olds lose, 12-6

Boardman will next play Friday at 3 p.m. at Cederquist Park in Ashtabula.


Columbus records its 50th homicide this year

Columbus records its 50th homicide this year


Woman pleads in endangering case

Woman pleads in endangering case SEBRING A Louisville, Ohio woman, charged with misdemeanor


80 dead in Spain train crash blamed on high speed

80 dead in Spain train crash blamed on high speed SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (AP) - A Spanish


Open house today to meet new Mahoning CSB director

Open house today to meet new Mahoning CSB director


Penn National cuts slot machines to be installed at Austintown racino

Company said stiff competition in Ohio hurt profits last quarter youngstown Penn


Feds keep northwest Ohio flood plan afloat

Feds keep northwest Ohio flood plan afloat


Ohio gun group raises $12K for George Zimmerman

Ohio gun group raises $12K for George Zimmerman


Criticism alters US drone program in Pakistan

Criticism alters US drone program in Pakistan ISLAMABAD (AP) - The United States has drastically


Pa. man sentenced to another year in prison for probation violation

Pa. man sentenced to another year in prison for probation violation WARREN A Stoneboro,


Here are Sunday's Greatest Golfer Junior Championship tee times

Greatest Golfer of the Valley Presented by Farmers National Bank and The Vindicator Juniors Championship Tee Times Trumbull Country Club Sunday, July 28, 2013


Struthers councilman resigns, replacement sought

Struthers councilman resigns, replacement sought STRUTHERS Councilman Robert Stouffer is


Retired Police Chief Jimmy Hughes drops out of mayor’s race

Retired Police Chief Jimmy Hughes drops out of mayor’s race YOUNGSTOWN — Retired Police Chief


UN chief says more than 100,000 people killed in Syria

UN chief says more than 100,000 people killed in Syria UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Secretary-General Ban


Ohio legislators plan IRS hearing in Cincy

Ohio legislators plan IRS hearing in Cincy


Pa. man goes to trial in case of 15-year-old 'fiancee'

Pa. man goes to trial in case of 15-year-old 'fiancee'


20 Federal Place now on the web

20 Federal Place now on the web YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned 20 Federal Place downtown office


How weather, algae kills fish at Ohio lake

Hot weather, algae kills fish at Ohio lake


North Korea to put captured US spy ship on display

North Korea to put captured US spy ship on display PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - If there was ever


Death toll rises to 78 in Spanish train crash

Death toll rises to 78 in Spanish train crash SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (AP) - A Spanish train


Canfield school board gives first reading to proposed additional levy

Canfield school board gives first reading to proposed additional levy


Red Cross needs your blood right now

Red Cross needs your blood right now


Free concert tonight in Warren

Free concert tonight in Warren


Justin Moore, Randy Houser coming to Covelli Centre In Nov.

Justin Moore, Randy Houser coming to Covelli Centre


Unbowed, foes of spying program vow to fight on

Unbowed, foes of spying program vow to fight on WASHINGTON (AP) - Opponents of the National


Pa. judge fines woman who cursed at jury selection

Pa. judge fines woman who cursed at jury selection


Ohio man claims casino caused robbery of $35,000

Ohio man claims casino caused robbery of $35,000


Ohio man gets life in immigrant's slaying

Ohio man gets life in immigrant's slaying


Motorcycle accident victim dies

Motorcycle accident victim dies HOWLAND Nicholas Cost, 56, of Warren, who was involved in a two-


Eldest son of Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Pa.

Eldest son of Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Pa. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The eldest son of Martin


Court won’t reconsider ‘kids for cash’ conviction

Court won’t reconsider ‘kids for cash’ conviction SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A federal appeals court


Court rejects AG appeal in Jordan Brown’s slaying case

Court rejects AG appeal in Jordan Brown’s slaying case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A state appeals court has


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Chad and Becki (Cashier) Boger of Lakewood, Calif., are announcing the birth of a son, Oliver


Church youth to stage craft and motor show

Church youth to stage craft and motor show BOARDMAN The youth of Bethel Lutheran Church, 425


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Terlesky set for Optimist International event

Brian Terlesky will play at the PGA National Resort and Spa

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Boardman wants to talk about JEDD with Youngstown

Looking at undeveloped industrial land


Tourney Details

Tourney Details What: Optimist International Junior Golf Championships When: Today through


Blues attracts The Magnatones

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Warren native Pat McLaughlin spent years singing and


Band looks to past, future

Since the turn of the century, 3 Doors Down has been a hit-making machine.


Poland home catches fire, cause unknown

A Poland home caught fire Wednesday afternoon.


Juicy J to headline downtown concert

National recording artist Juicy J will headline an outdoor hip-hop concert Saturday night on East Federal Street, between Market and Walnut streets, downtown.


Former Playhouse director returns for Oakland musical Holt closes circle with "Hair"

John Holt is back, but he’s not staying.


Banner: Business as usual for Browns

The legal entanglement of Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is not tying up his NFL franchise, the team’s top executive says.


Source: Former police chief to withdraw as mayoral candidate

Decision could have major impact on the race.


Meyer ‘furious’ about players’ legal woes

Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program.


NABF World Series begins today

Sixteen teams from across the country are set in four pools where they will play each of the other three teams in their pool today and Friday.


GM Lordstown plant to shut down Aug. 26

The plant already took its typical summer shutdown at the beginning of July.


Belichick talks about Hernandez arrest

Bill Belichick opened his 22-minute news conference by speaking from prepared notes.


Campbell teachers, school board reach tentative agreement

Agreement could be ratified by board on Tuesday


Liberty trustees OK plan to raze complex

By Lee Murray TheNewsOutlet.org Liberty Liberty trustees approved a resolution that may


The Kelly-Miller Circus is coming to Canfield

The Shriners’ Kelly-Miller Circus will have the elephants open the tents for adults and children at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. July 29 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.


Summer Garden Party

Summer Garden Party When: Friday, 6:30 p.m. What: “Reflections,” 25th anniversary of Friends of


Make changes to avoid challenges in the future

By Eric Barrett OSU Extension Educator This summer’s “monsoon” in the Mahoning Valley certainly


JUICY J

JUICY J Hip-hop star will headline concert. C10


“Sanya’s Glam & Gold” (10 p.m., WETV): She may be super fast, but Sanya

“Sanya’s Glam & Gold” (10 p.m., WETV): She may be super fast, but Sanya Richards-Ross can’t run from


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Edgar Allen Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,SDRq presented by


Kokrak playing in Canadian Open

Kokrak playing in Canadian Open OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak will tee off


Girard company makes first shipment overseas

Soft Touch Furniture is growing as demand for its products picks up


Detroit didn’t go bankrupt overnight

Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords The other shoe finally dropped in Detroit. The once-proud city —


Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700.

Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700. Fri: Groove Clinic, 8 p.m. to 11


ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS

ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS First-time playwright comes up a winner. C2


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The To Do List (R) In 1993, a strait-laced valedictorian looking to shed her


Shale could lead to ag business development

Shale is one of many opportunities available to expand ag-related jobs in Northeast Ohio


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Turnpike is being redefined

Opinion: Turnpike is being redefined Marietta Times: This summer has brought a fundamental change to the


US needs $95.51 per share to break even on GM stock

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors stock would have to sell for $95.51 per share for


YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, July 25, the 206th day of 2013. There are 159 days left in the year.


Downburst caused damage in Liverpool Township

Downburst causes fallen trees and storm results in a historic home destroyed in Beaver Creek State Park


The right to vote is our salvation

Opinion: The right to vote is our salvation The Second Amendment will not save us from tyranny, the vote


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Boardman Civil Service Commission, 2 p.m., administration building, 8299 Market


A pledge to work together

Opinion: Here are words I don’t often get to type: There is good news from Washington. Last Thursday, about


Today

Today Children Brainteasers, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and


Door-to-door mail delivery may become thing of the past

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans for generations have come to depend on door-to-door mail


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 33.15 —.85 Avalon


Coziness befits the capital

Opinion: WASHINGTON I’ll probably regret this, but here goes: I write today in defense of coziness. My


GOP playing cynical politics with immigration reform act

Editorial: House Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, made it clear over the weekend that his members aren’t


Train derailment kills 40 in Spain

Train derailment kills 40 in Spain MADRID A passenger train derailed Wednesday night on a


birthdays

birthdays Actress Barbara Harris is 78. Drummer Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds is 70. Bassist


Man pleads insanity

Man pleads insanity WARREN Thomas J. Starr, 28, charged with aggravated murder in the June 22


One hospitalized in Beaver Township crash

One person was hospitalized after a three-car crash in Beaver Township Wednesday morning.


House rejects effort to halt NSA program

Associated Press WASHINGTON The House narrowly rejected a challenge to the National Security


Kazmir helps Indians go sweep-less in Seattle

The only hit Kazmir (6-4) gave up was a clean leadoff single to center by Justin Smoak in the fifth.


Farmers 2Q report

Farmers 2Q report canfield Farmers National Bank on Wednesday reported a second-quarter profit


Three enter pleas in trafficking cases

One of the men entering a guilty plea is from Struthers.


School-supply mock store set up at Beatitude House

Community donations are being sought.


Winning play unveils life of ancestor

Kelly Bancroft was determined to learn the truth about the late Bessie Watkins.


Senate OKs bill on student-loan rates

Associated Press WASHINGTON Borrowing for tuition, housing and books would be less expensive for


Mulberry not poisonous, but messy

Q. Is this plant poisonous to dogs? The berries look like wild raspberries, but they are growing


Farm to Fork highlights local produce

When White House Fruit Farms wanted to join in on the Farm to Fork movement last year, Debbie Pifer decided it was best to take the event in a different way.


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Learning about STEM careers

The pilot program aims to get students interested in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields

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Pirates defeat reeling Nationals

Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano did not allow a hit until the sixth inning.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA 4 u6 4 3 2 vA Q 4 2 wJ 9 4 WEST EAST


Walk (off) this way: Scrappers take two

The Scrappers defeated the Spikes 2-1 in the night’s first game. In the nightcap, the home team won 1-0.


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Friendly, organic pesticides Go Natural

By now your summer garden should be in full swing.

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Day-camp activities continue in city

Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Department of Parks and Recreation is highlighting the


Canfield student places 11th in speech competition

Tim Nesnidol placed 11th in the competition in Alabama out of more than 240 competitors, the highest ranking he ever received.


F.N.B. sees profits increase slightly in second quarter

Lending at the bank was strong


Grape black rot

Grape black rot Tiny black dots will soon lead to dried, raisin-type fruit. Since we’re just a


Work day planned

Work day planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is having a Randall


Dad of slain Fla. teen adds voice to congressional effort

Associated Press WASHINGTON Trayvon Martin’s father told a crowded Capitol Hill forum Wednesday


Halcon plans Horizontal well for Yerke Run Road in Lordstown

Trumbull County commissioners approved another road use and maintenance agreement for the drilling of a horizontal well using hydraulic fracturing — this one in the southeast corner of Lordstown along the Mahoning County line.


Kennedy nominated for Japan ambassadorship

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he is nominating


Dentist helps children by whitening their teeth

Braydich Dental presented a $25,757 check to Rich Center for Autism


Cortland Banks' subsidiary plans expansion in Western Ohio

CSB Mortage Co. has plans to add other offices in Cleveland and Columbus


Lawyer: Zimmerman rescue wasn’t staged

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. An attorney for George Zimmerman brushed aside suggestions


Man arrested on four warrants

The man finally came out of the house on his own


White dust on vine crops?

White dust on vine crops? Powdery mildew is showing up on leaves of pumpkin, squash, gourds and


Feds indict five on firearms charges

Three from Mahoning, two from Trumbull


‘HAIR’

‘HAIR’ Oakland presents rock musical. C7


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ home hits market DALLAS Need space to practice roundhouse


Pediatric doctor faces child porn charge

Associated Press COLUMBUS The director of Ohio State University’s pediatric cancer radiation


Soda makers see sales decline

Associated Press NEW YORK It seems that not even Beyonce or new, lower- calorie options can


oddly enough

oddly enough Mont. man injured when bridge jumper lands on him MISSOULA, Mont. A western


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