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Ex-Yankee manager Torre helps Hirschbeck foundation

Ex-Yankee manager Torre helps Hirschbeck foundation.


Scrappers continue home struggles

Scrappers continue home struggles


Cole leads Pirates past Indians

Cole leads Pirates past Indians.


US women defeat Japan to win World Cup

US women defeat Japan to win World Cup.


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


EPA awards Warren $35,000 for city cleanup

The grant will also fund a tire amnesty program


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


NJ man loses part of leg in fireworks accident

The victim dropped the firework after lighting it


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,

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Sarah Hoelzel, Anthony Grenga set wedding date

AUSTINTOWN William and Christine Hoelzel of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their

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Heckert-Dugan wedding vows set for Sept. 12

YOUNGSTOWN Brittany Heckert and Thomas Dugan Jr., both of Akron, are engaged, his parents are

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Stacey Platz, Joseph McHenry to exchange vows

Stacey Platz of Poland and Joseph McHenry of Twinsburg, Ohio, are engaged and planning a Sept. 19

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Amber Nagel, Kyle Allen are engaged

Amber Nagel of Mount Jackson, Pa., and Kyle Allen of Girard are announcing their engagement and

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JCL awards scholarships to 9

Nine local high school graduates received Junior Civic League Scholarships.

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UP FOR ADOPTION

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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


Puskas: Indians arm selves to end skid

Tribe’s reversal comes in time to save the summer


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.


Indians Locke-d out by Pirates lefty

Jeff Locke outdueled Tribe rookie Cody Anderson.


Aldridge agrees to contract with Spurs

LaMarcus Aldridge got the answers he needed from the San Antonio Spurs.


Plane Jane grows up

Baby found in airplane toilet in 1973 learns about birth, finds family


columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Salem Community Hospital v. Tammie Sheppard et al,


England finds a way to beat Germany

Fara Williams scored on a penalty kick in the 108th minute.


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


USA, Japan meet in World Cup final today

Abby Wambach remembers the date by heart: July 17, 2011.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORS Forensic fellowship Laura Gaige Albert, board-certified psychiatrist,


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


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