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Poland vets organization was site for flag-disposal ceremony

Poland vets organization was site for flag-disposal ceremony


Looming is large at Villa Maria Community Center

Looming is large at Villa Maria Community Center


Doctor: Activity cuts risk of heart disease

Doctor: Activity cuts risk of heart disease


YEA bristles at state plan to take over Youngstown schools

YEA bristles at state plan to take over Youngstown schools


Blame it on the rain: Tree falls, traps Howland family

Tree falls, traps Howland family


OVI checkpoint: Arrests, warrants, surprises life of task force members

OVI checkpoint: Arrests, warrants, surprises life of task force members


4 new historical markers on Youngstown's Central Square

4 new historical markers on Youngstown's Central Square


Former Lorain County judge appeals conviction

Former Lorain County judge appeals conviction


Woman removes Confederate flag in front of SC statehouse

Woman removes Confederate flag in front of SC statehouse


Phantoms' Connor drafted No. 17 by Jets

It took longer than Kyle Connor had probably anticipated, but good things come to those who wait.


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Keller, Christman go low in junior qualifier

Ken Keller had your ho-hum, so-so. even-par round of golf on Friday.


Activists: IS fighters kill 200 civilians in Syrian town

Activists: IS fighters kill 200 civilians in Syrian town


Scrappers’ scoring drought reaches 28 innings

The Scrappers on Friday fell to State College 5-0 in front of 3,518 fans at Eastwood Field.


The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year.

The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year. From winter workouts


72-year-old pilot dies in single-plane crash in Smith Township

72-year-old pilot dies in single-plane crash in Smith Township


Some gay marriage opponents balk, while couples rush to wed

Some gay marriage opponents balk, while couples rush to wed


Winona Strawberry Festival still set for Sunday

Winona Strawberry Festival still set for Sunday


Ohio issues warnings to boaters, swimmers after heavy rains

Ohio issues warnings to boaters, swimmers after heavy rains


Jennifer Camuso, Phillip Anton set Aug. 29 rite

CAMPBELL John and Kathleen Camuso of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Thomas-Doran engagement is announced

The parents of Brianne Marie Thomas of Poland and Francesco Paul Doran of Neshannock, Pa., are

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Kortney Thomas, Robert Zoelle to marry in Sept.

YOUNGSTOWN Kevin and Kelly Thomas of Youngstown, the parents of Kortney Thomas of Pittsburgh, are

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Pezamania planned


D.A.R.E. meetings

D.A.R.E. meetings BOARDMAN D.A.R.E. Singles Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Disciples


Hollywood is having a sizzling summer at the box office BILLION-DOLLAR BLOCKBUSTERS

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK 2He was talking about Silicon Valley, but he might as


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Locals react to gay-marriage decision

Kelly McCracken formerly of Warren says the ruling means she can now legally see her name on her daughter's birth certificate

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'Harry Potter' making jump to stage

Associated Press LONDON Harry Potter is going to have a new adventure - one that takes him from


Jurors deliberate baby-death case

The jurors will resume their deliberations Monday


Kasich praises Republicans and Youngstown schools plan

Kasich praises Republicans and Youngstown schools plan


Trumbull sheriff's office terminates corrections officer

A corrections officer at the Trumbull County jail has been fired following an investigation into his prescription drug use.


Oakhill defendants' motion challenging venue is overruled

An attorney general’s office spokesman says the judge’s ruling was expected


Townshend unveils 'Classic Quadrophenia'

By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK On a rare day off from the first leg of The Who’s


Super Nats promise fun to the finish

The people there love the noise, and they love the smell of burning rubber.


CHEYENNE EGGENS

SOFTBALL POSITION PLAYER — MATHEWS Believe it or not, Mathews ace Cheyenne Eggens didn’t start


Chad ZALLOW

TRACK —WARREN JFK One of the most dominant track athletes in Ohio history found his calling on a


Mercer’s walk-off double lifts Pirates

Jordy Mercer’s confidence never wavered during another lethargic start at the plate.


No. 1 pick McDavid: NHL’s next big thing

Connor McDavid’s favorite hockey player is Sidney Crosby. His favorite non-skating athlete is LeBron James.


JUSTICESFlbRICHARDSON

TRACK — WARREN HARDING Warren Harding junior Justice Richardson grew up on the same street as


ChRISTIAN SMITH

McDonald senior Christian Smith finished his high school career with a really fun redemption story —


Astro Falcons win big in Bob Cene Memorial

Jared Burkert threw a one-hitter and struck out eight.


ZACH TEFFNER

TENNIS — LAKEVIEW The biggest adjustment Lakeview High School tennis player Zach Teffner knew he


Tribe again provides little support for Kluber

Cleveland wasted another decent outing by Corey Kluber, falling to the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday night.


Lloyd’s goal, another Solo shutout lift U.S. women

Carli Lloyd finally was able to express her creativity on field.


HAYLEE GARDINER

Active barely begins to accurately describe Champion’s ace softball pitcher Haylee Gardiner, who


NICOLETTE KREATSOULAS

FIELD — POLAND Based on her two silver medals in the Division II discus, Poland senior Nicolette


RICKY SVETLAK

BASEBALL position player — POLAND Prior to this spring, Poland High School made its only trip to


Gay wins 100 meters

Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. Tyson Gay fell behind early only to make up ground in a hurry to


WYATT LARIMER

BASEBALL PITCHER — WESTERN RESERVE Only one thing was missing from Wyatt Larimer’s sophomore


Jameis Winston: ‘I have nothing to prove’

Jameis Winston knows there are always eyes on him — watching, dissecting and waiting for him to make a mistake.


Pipkins to leave UM football

Michigan senior defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins will be leaving the program, he confirmed on Instagram.


Columbiana's Wiggins places 4th in tourney

Columbiana’s Wiggins places 4th in tourney ASHLAND Bruce William Wiggins of Columbiana shot a


Snake oil won't cure inequality

Opinion: By JIM HIGHTOWER Other Words At last, America's political leaders now feel the pain of the poor


Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awards $3,000 scholarships

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation announced $3,000 scholarships to 10 Trumbull County residents who are pursuing careers in healthcare


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Dalgys Soutodiaz and Christopher L. Chew, Youngstown,


EVENTS CANCELED | Heavy rain expected

A list of known event cancellations or other changes in the area today due to forecasted heavy


Animal Rights Advocates Protest Outside Campbell Municipal Court

Protestors respond to Campbell case alleging animal cruelty


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Firmstone Jr., 30, of 71 Centennial Drive,


Pastor Dwyer is evangelist for Tri-State Free Methodist Campground

Services are planned at 7 p.m. July 9-19.


Man wanted on two domestic violence charges found at East Side home

Police also find 9mm bullets


25 officers from 9 county police departments graduated Friday

25 officers from 9 county police departments graduated Friday


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, June 27, the 178th day of 2015. There are 187 days left in the year.


Gun in car

Gun in car YOUNGSTOWN A Catalina Avenue woman was taken to the Mahoning County jail on a charge


Fun with STEM

Thirty-four middle-school students participated in STEM Explore


Recovery crew gets to plane-crash site where 9 people died

Recovery crew gets to plane-crash site where 9 people died JUNEAU, ALASKA A recovery crew Friday


Associated Press

Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Agents with the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office have


Two who run from YPD downtown are caught

One of the men has traffic warrants


Events canceled

Events canceled Several events are canceled today because of heavy rains forecast for the Mahoning


area vacation bible schools

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Opinion: “Every nation has laws limiting who and under what circumstances people can be married. This is


Youngstown Plan produces cynics of legislative process

Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s a bad sign when the lawmakers backing controversial legislation sound unsure


Fire tears through historic building

Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Firefighters were called to a large blaze that tore through


Amid IS offensive, scores die in Syria

Associated Press BEIRUT Fighting raged into the night Friday between Kurdish fighters and


Pope forces Catholics, others to confront issues of the day

Editorial: From religious fundamental- ism to same-sex marriage to trickle-down economics to even the Mafia,


Ohio House passes $71B-plus biennial budget

Governor to sign the spending plan on Tuesday


Obama delivers race lecture at eulogy

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. President Barack Obama used his eulogy for a slain pastor to


Judicial vicars named

Judicial vicars named YOUNGStOWN Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown has


New plasma donor center coming to Youngstown

Grifols has invested about $1 million in the construction and setup of the 14,500-square-foot facility


Actors Wyle, wife welcome baby girl

Actors Wyle, wife welcome baby girl LOS ANGELES Noah Wyle and his wife welcomed a baby girl this


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.780.03 Avalon


Greek PM puts bailout deal to referendum July 5

Associated Press ATHENS, GREECE Greece’s prime minister Friday called a surprise referendum for


SCRIPTURES

Opinion: Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12


Dozens killed in attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait and France

Associated Press SOUSSE, TUNISIA A young man pulled a Kalashnikov from a beach umbrella and


Foreign suspect indicted in UPMC identity-theft tax case

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A federal grand jury has indicted a foreign citizen in a conspiracy


Today's entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Supernationals, 9 a.m. to midnight: Fast cars, cold


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June


Pittsburgh airport will add 2nd direct flight to Toronto

Pittsburgh airport will add 2nd direct flight to Toronto PITTSBURGH Air Canada will no longer be


Pastor appointed at St. Patrick Parish

Pastor appointed at St. Patrick Parish youngstown The Rev. Michael Swierz has been appointed


Voices of Faith q & a

Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. How does your faith reflect the Golden


Villa Maria Community Center hosts summer enrichment series

Villa Maria Community Center hosts summer enrichment series


NY escapee killed; other still pursued

Associated Press MALONE, N.Y. One of two convicted murderers who staged a brazen escape from an