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Ex-Yankee manager Torre helps Hirschbeck foundation
Ex-Yankee manager Torre helps Hirschbeck foundation.
US women win World Cup with 5-2 victory over Japan
America becomes the first country in the world with three titles
Throngs celebrate legacy of Packard automobile in Warren
The automobile produced in Warren dates back to 1899
UPDATE: Greeks resoundingly reject more austerity measures
The prime minister called the vote "a victory for democracy'
YSU ranks in top tier of best online colleges in Ohio
The ranking was compiled by Affordable Colleges Online
Man, 52, killed in fatal house fire today in Masury
A woman and two chiildren escaped injury because they were camping outside the home
Two NE Ohio multiple DUI offenders hold signs warning motorists of dangers of drinking, driving
Ashtabula Municipal Court Judge Laura DiGiacomo sentenced the men to the unusual punishment
Man sets off fireworks atop his head, dies
He is the first death from fireworks since Maine legalized them in 2012
NASCAR fans display, defend Confederate flag at Daytona
The track offered a swap of Confederate flags for American flags
'Magic Mike,' 'Terminator' sequels fizzle at holiday weekend movie box office
'Jurassic World' again had the weekend's biggest take
In special election, Greeks are defeating initiative for more austerity
Official final results are not yet in for the vote bound to have impact on world markets
Miss Robison, Mr. Zupcsan are engaged
MCDONALD Edward and Katherine Robison of McDonald are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sarah Hoelzel, Anthony Grenga set wedding date
AUSTINTOWN William and Christine Hoelzel of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Heckert-Dugan wedding vows set for Sept. 12
YOUNGSTOWN Brittany Heckert and Thomas Dugan Jr., both of Akron, are engaged, his parents are
Stacey Platz, Joseph McHenry to exchange vows
Stacey Platz of Poland and Joseph McHenry of Twinsburg, Ohio, are engaged and planning a Sept. 19
Amber Nagel, Kyle Allen are engaged
Amber Nagel of Mount Jackson, Pa., and Kyle Allen of Girard are announcing their engagement and
JCL awards scholarships to 9
Nine local high school graduates received Junior Civic League Scholarships.
UP FOR ADOPTION
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: King Info:
Forum Health LPNs will meet for dinner
Forum Health LPNs will meet for dinner BOARDMAN Licensed practical nurses who have worked at
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet for a luncheon at 1 p.m. Monday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. at Davis Center in Mill Creek Park. Garden club news is
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
100 local and regional entries in 50th Canfield Fourth parade
100 local and regional entries in 50th Canfield Fourth parade
Tressel and the art of caring, and not caring
Opinion: Vindy Talk Radio hosted Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel recently to talk about his
Wellsville Intermodal Facility continues area economic growth
Columbiana County Port Authority members saw the potential for an operation that would benefit the immediate and surrounding areas.
Film by Boardman native Stephanie Wang-Breal on PBS ‘Tough Love’ for parents
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Sometimes a judge has to take a child away from his or her
Mill Creek MetroParks says new policy is not meant to discourage public comment
Policy restricts public comment at board meetings to current agenda items
Lincoln portrait unveiling set
“America’s Story” will be unveiled Saturday in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda.
Polka fans to gather, party
Annual event draws bands and visitors from several states Staff report SNPJ, Pa. The SNPJ
New Castle Fireworks Festival is this weekend
The party starts at 5 p.m. Friday at the Riverwalk Amphitheater
Austintown officials to decide what to do with $1 million from upcoming racino payments
$500,000 to township on both Dec. 31, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2016
Howland’s Scott returns home with Ironbirds
Playing at Eastwood Field is nothing new for Tanner Scott.
Aldridge agrees to contract with Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge got the answers he needed from the San Antonio Spurs.
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Salem Community Hospital v. Tammie Sheppard et al,
Did he just call me a drunk?
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: While Editorial Page Editor Bertram de Souza is on hiatus, we are republishing some
Chestnut unseated in hot-dog-eating contest
Chestnut unseated in hot-dog-eating contest NEW YORK Matt Stonie shocked the competitive-eating
Rave reviews across US for improved Cruze bode well for Mahoning Valley
Editorial: Over the past two weeks, thousands of words have been printed in The Vindicator about the new 2016
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Dixie Dudes, 6 p.m.: Dixieland music at Harding Park, Roosevelt
Week of July 5, 2015
Bottom Dollar Food Northeast LLC to Aldi Inc. (Pennsylvania), E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown,
Leadership class applications taken
Leadership class applications taken YOUNGSTOWN Applications for Leadership Mahoning Valley’s
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service Q. We just discovered that our 17-year-old is using nicotine. He tells us
James Patterson starts children’s book imprint
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune (TNS) He has written more than a dozen children’s books and
Bridging the digital gap
Before I became a communication professor, I was a Web developer and e-marketing director for 10
ITSY-BITSY SETTINGS
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Some people are down- sizing their gardens big time. They’re moving from
Author to sign books at Cleveland Clinic
Author to sign books at Cleveland Clinic CLEVELAND Author Nancy Christie will visit Joseph-Beth
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie Curatola and Theodore Smith III, Salem, twin
if you go
if you go What: Slovenefest When: Friday, Saturday and July 12; starts at noon each day and ends
Does ‘Made in America’ label still hold?
Almost eight in 10 American consumers say they would rather buy an American-made product than an
CAREER PATHS, limelights
honored Acura recently honored Acura of Boardman and owner Jerry Sandford with its 2014 Dealership
Sparking imaginations
Orlando Sentinel (TNS) ORLANDO, Fla. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is growing beyond the
Photos, social media now welcome on White House tours
Photos, social media now welcome on White House tours WASHINGTON Want to take a picture inside
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending June 28
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Truth or Die,” by Patterson/Roughan (Little, Brown) 2. “The Girl on the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., library, high school, 3199 Dobbins Road.
Tigers’ Cabrera expected to miss at least six weeks
Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera will be sidelined with a left calf injury for at least six weeks.
Ignore Hillary Clinton; controls on voting needed
Opinion: Ignore Hillary Clinton; controls on voting needed I am very upset that Hillary Clinton’s attorney
Tunisia imposes a state of emergency
Associated Press TUNIS, TUNISIA Tunisia’s president declared a state of emergency Saturday in
4TH OF JULY | America celebrates
Several events ushered in the Fourth of July as the United States marked 239 years as an independent
On area sandlots Game results from Bob Cene Park
Class B playoffs DuraEdge 6, Rudzik Excavating 4, 10 innings Zach Senchak picked up the win
Pope Francis parades in ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’
Opinion: Pope Francis parades in ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Remember THE Danish fairy tale, “The Emperor’s New
Area golf calendar | Upcoming outings and scrambles
JULY Today — Magic of Michael Foundation Scramble (sponsors only) at The Lake Club. Baseball Hall
2nd phase of road improvement project to start Monday
Phase two of the Broadway Avenue Improvement Project is expected to begin Monday, weather permitting
Vindicator’s view on pope and marriage challenged
Opinion: Vindicator’s view on pope and marriage challenged Your editorial ABOUT the recent vote in Ireland
No secret to finding your own Greatest handicap
Handicapping a tournament is always a difficult task.
Group: Bird ban hurts educational presentations
Associated Press DAYTON A recent ban meant to protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry from
STATE, FEDERAL LAWMAKERS FOR MAHONING, SHENANGO VALLEYS | How to reach them
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
TPP will usher in new era of plant closings, lost jobs
Opinion: TPP will usher in new era of plant closings, lost jobs I just received a letter from the White
Fewer seek GED after price triples
Associated Press COLUMBUS The number of Ohioans receiving their GED plummeted after the testing
Bohn shares lead with three others at Greenbrier
Jason Bohn shot a 9-under 61 Saturday and was at 11-under 199.
Suspect arrested in shooting incident
Suspect arrested in shooting incident CAMPBELL Police arrested Marcus Powell, 45, of Campbell,
Americans, declare your independence from meat
Opinion: Americans, declare your independence from meat Nearly 240 years ago, our founding fathers
Community seeks clues after six women vanish
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE The fate of six women – four of them dead, two missing for months –
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 68 —
Gaming Hall of Fame offers arcade classics
Associated Press ALIQUIPPA, Pa. Faster than Michael J. Fox’s DeLorean propelled him to 2015 in
McCain: US must reassess Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Associated Press KABUL, AFGHANISTAN The ongoing Taliban offensive in Afghanistan demands a
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2015. There are 179 days left in the year.
On area links golf league scores
MEN Bedford trails Mahoning Valley League — Low gross: Ed Romack, Joe Alfano, James Harrison,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
2nd Confederate monument defaced
2nd Confederate monument defaced RICHMOND, VA. A second monument in memory of the Confederacy
Summer track meet set for Saturday
Summer track meet set for Saturday WARREN The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, a program