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Pa. casinos report slight increase from table games

Pa. casinos report slight increase from table games


Youth suicide, genocide may see discussion in Pa. schools

Youth suicide, genocide may see discussion in Pa. schools


Ohio probe finds department's fuel not tracked

Ohio probe finds department's fuel not tracked


Calif. fire grows slightly, threatens homes

Calif. fire grows slightly, threatens homes


Kasich defends signing pause in renewable targets

Kasich defends signing pause in renewable targets


Ohio Bar Association does not recommend Letson for Supreme Court

Ohio Bar Association does not recommend Letson for Supreme Court


Starbucks clears college degree path for workers

Starbucks clears college degree path for workers


Ribbon-cutting for Northside Medical Center improvements is July 8

Ribbon-cutting for Northside Medical Center improvements is July 8


Boy accidentally hangs self from basketball net

Boy accidentally hangs self from basketball net


Fatal motorcycle crashes drop in Ohio

Fatal motorcycle crashes drop in Ohio


Officials: Central Ohio mumps cases reach 427 cases

Officials: Central Ohio mumps cases reach 427 cases


Junior Greatest players eligible to share $5,000 in scholarships

One cool sidelight of the Greatest competition is that all high school seniors and seniors-to-be can apply for a share in $5,000 in scholarships regardless of how they finish.


Analysis: Early voting in Ohio doesn't mean more votes

Analysis: Early voting in Ohio doesn't mean more votes


Police ID suspect in Phoenix priest attacks

Police ID suspect in Phoenix priest attacks


OSHP troopers make 2nd-largest marijuana seizure in state history

OSHP troopers make 2nd-largest marijuana seizure in state history


Ohio senator seeks payday-lending protections

Ohio senator seeks payday-lending protections


AP Report: GM only repaired 7 percent of ignition switches

AP Report: GM only repaired 7 percent of ignition switches


Former Fla. governor Jeb Bush to speak in Ohio tonight

Former Fla. governor Jeb Bush to speak in Ohio tonight


New study aims to rapidly test lung-cancer drugs

New study aims to rapidly test lung-cancer drugs


Former Fitch standout charged with assaulting police officer

Former Fitch standout charged with assaulting police officer


Feds give $102M in storm prevention to 11 states

Feds give $102M in storm prevention to 11 states


Pa. lawmakers return to Capitol to hash out budget

Pa. lawmakers return to Capitol to hash out budget


3 hurt in explosion at NE Ohio steel mill

3 hurt in explosion at NE Ohio steel mill


BREAKING NEWS | Gossip site wins appeal of cheerleader's lawsuit

Gossip site wins appeal of cheerleader's lawsuit


HBK named one of top employers in Ohio

HBK named one of top employers in Ohio


Hey — someone liked their Vindy coverage

The community's response to the book has been overwhelming, and we're happy to report that sales have approached 1,100 copies


Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies of cancer at 54

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies of cancer at 54


Man gets 16 years in prison for rape of young girl

Man gets 16 years in prison for rape of young girl


Services set for ex-Pittsburgh Steelers coach Noll

Services set for ex-Pittsburgh Steelers coach Noll


U.S. ready to discuss Iraq crisis with Iran, official says

U.S. ready to discuss Iraq crisis with Iran, official says


Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine as tensions soar

Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine as tensions soar


Court OKs challenge to Ohio ban on campaign lies

Court OKs challenge to Ohio ban on campaign lies


$50,000 in gear taken from Boardman camera store

$50,000 in gear taken from Boardman camera store


Boardman man charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop

Boardman man charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop


Police seek man who exposed himself at Roosevelt Park

Polcie seek man who exposed himself at Roosevelt Park


Man faces drug, alcohol charges in court Tuesday

Man faces drug, alcohol charges in court Tuesday


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Struthers First Ward Block Watch will have a fundraising auction beginning at 6 p.m.


Youngstown firefighters fight three vacant structure fires

Youngstown firefighters fight three vacant structure fires


Weathersfield establishes police impound lot

Weathersfield establishes police impound lot


Wolves Club awards scholarships

The Wolves Club of Youngstown recently awarded scholarships to area high-school students.

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VIDEO GAME REVIEW

“WATCH DOGS” Grade: A Details: Ubisoft, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox


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Last cuts deepest as Phantoms camp concludes

DeAugustine, Birdsall are expected to be in net

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Busy construction summer planned at YSU

The jobs aren’t for big dollars, but they’re spread across campus

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Poland native on ‘Master Chef’

Staff report Kira Novak, a 2000 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, is one of the 18


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Struthers business owners expand to new storefront

The Corner Discount Outlet is located at 563 Fifth St. in Struthers.

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RUNAWAY

Kaymer is 7th wire-to-wire winner in 114 years of US Open

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Bucs blow another save; this time, Marlins triumph

Pirate relievers were shelled in Miami


Swisher’s homer caps Indians rally

Axford rescues Tribe in 9th with big strikeout


USA soccer team seeking to avenge losses to Ghana

Hot humid conditions expected for match in Natal


Chickens won’t fly the coop

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Upper-class, ºber-rich Brits pay a price. In exchange for being


Hubbard junior Hill commits to Buckeyes

Hubbard junior Hill commits to Buckeyes HUBBARD Hubbard High School junior George Hill has


On Father’s Day visit, teenager, mother, 4 others die in NJ fire

Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. A teenager on a Father’s Day visit to Newark to honor his deceased


2 YSU business students earn outstanding awards

Staff report youngstown Rebecca Forney of Columbiana and Sterling Morris of North Lima, students


Old, new will mix on sidelines for Arvin Classic

East’s Shaner and Southington’s Slone will lead the football teams


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Bruce A. Jarome, 28, of 1324 Old Forge Road, Niles


Detroit fights blight by selling vacant homes

Associated Press DETROIT Anthony Brown keeps his home of 36 years in good shape, but it is an


YOUNGSTOWN DESIGN WORKS YSU students’ creative skills, Pop-Up Shop to help businesses

Staff report warren Youngstown Design Works, a new agency run by Youngstown State University


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.07 .02 Avalon


Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Hermitage

Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Hermitage HERMITAGE, PA. Buffalo Wild Wings is opening its newest


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: “Wings 3D” When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Tinseltown USA, 7401 Market St.,


Starbucks offers online college program to 135,00 employees

Associated Press NEW YORK Starbucks is rolling out a program that would allow its workers to


Museum to have art camp for kids

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN There is still time to enroll youngsters in the Butler Institute of


Live music on TV shows this week include:

Live music on TV shows this week include: v Jennifer Lopez: Tonight on “Tonight Show With Jimmy


casey kasem, 82 Famed radio host was island of calm in swirl of pop music

By ANTHONY MCCARTNEY and DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES In pop culture,


Is America ready for Hillary Clinton?

Opinion: I expected nothing but effusive praise from major media for Hillary Clinton’s new book, “Hard


Don’t keep Ohio’s commitment to clean energy on ice too long

Editorial: When Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed Senate Bill 310 into law last Friday, he also charged up a


newsmakers

newsmakers San Francisco ups campaign to win Lucas museum SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco


Progress made on device for diabetics

Associated Press Scientists have made big progress on a “bionic pancreas” to free some people with


US should keep out of Iraq

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: President Obama said Thursday that the administration was considering “all


FINAL LEADERBOARD Pinehurst Golf & Country Club No. 2, Pinehurst, N.C. Par 70 Yardage: 7,562

Winner Martin Kaymer65-65-72-69—271-9 The field Erik Compton72-68-67-72—279-1 Rickie


oddly enough

oddly enough Would-be cat rescuer ends up needing to be rescued ERIE, Pa. Authorities in


Facing gun charges

Facing gun charges YOUNGSTOWN Police on patrol saw a man waving a gun out of a car in the 200


Softball All-Star event to honor Sferra

Mahoning and Trumbull seniors will play at YSU’s complex


Pakistani army launches offensive against militants

Associated Press ISLAMABAD The Pakistani army Sunday launched a long-awaited operation against


YSU’s APAS donates to Boys, Girls Club

Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University’s Association of Professional/


Jack Arvin classic rosters

Trumbull All-Stars #NAMESCHOOLHT.WT.1Joey ClarkBrookfield5’9185 2Jon BakerMineral Ridge5’11190


Official: Sludge dumped at landfill has low radiation

Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. A state environmental official says Marcellus shale drilling


birthdays

birthdays Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 76. Songwriter Lamont Dozier is 73. Singer


BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH FAMILY BIRTHPLACE Steven and Holly Selby, East Palestine, girl, June 15.


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Township Trustees, special meeting regarding hiring, historic district


Katie Rickman | The vindicator

Katie Rickman | The vindicator Best of show in the design category of the summer flower show


Johnson’s third win of season is career first at Michigan

Harvick and Keselowski were next


casey kasem

casey kasem Top 10 things Counting down the top 10 things you might not know about radio


CANFIELD Students’ book drive benefits Akron Children’s

Staff report canfield The 10th-grade Honors English class at Canfield High School practiced what


Security beefed up at embassy in Baghdad

Associated Press WASHINGTON Security at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was bolstered and some staff


Wean Foundation awards $175K in grants

A Youngstown church receive funding for a summer freedom school program.


Katie Rickman | The vindicator

Katie Rickman | The vindicator Dianna Mullins, left, flower show chairwoman, and Irene John,


9th annual Motorcycle Safety Ride is Saturday

Cost is $15 for a single rider and $5 per passenger. Ticket includes registration, food, soft drinks, and one raffle ticket for a grand prize.


Above, horticulture entries, numbering 78, are showcased in green bottles on white cloths at the

Above, horticulture entries, numbering 78, are showcased in green bottles on white cloths at the


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Mass celebration of Marriage

Maryann Jurcisin smiles at her husband, Jerry, as they repeat their wedding vows first made 55 years ago.

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Canfield resident served 31 years

Deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and Camp Doha, Kuwait.


Rabies shots for pets available at Oakhill

Rabies shots for pets available at Oakhill YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District is


Rogers camp offers variety of programs

Staff report ROGERS Camp Frederick, 6996 Millrock Road, will offer its summer season from now


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Spurs earn 1 for thumb

Miami’s two-year title reign crashes in another romp

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Garden Forum sponsors flower show on Father’s Day

The organization, founded in 1930, held its first show in 1932.


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Huge project for FirstEnergy underway

A new transmission power line is more than 100 miles, and travels through parts of Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage, Summit and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio and Beaver County in Pennsylvania.

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