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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
Stories published June 27, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland vets organization was site for flag-disposal ceremony
Poland vets organization was site for flag-disposal ceremony
YEA bristles at state plan to take over Youngstown schools
YEA bristles at state plan to take over Youngstown schools
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
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.
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
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,
Thomas-Doran engagement is announced
The parents of Brianne Marie Thomas of Poland and Francesco Paul Doran of Neshannock, Pa., are
Kortney Thomas, Robert Zoelle to marry in Sept.
YOUNGSTOWN Kevin and Kelly Thomas of Youngstown, the parents of Kortney Thomas of Pittsburgh, are
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
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
'Harry Potter' making jump to stage
Associated Press LONDON Harry Potter is going to have a new adventure - one that takes him from
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 —
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
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.
25 officers from 9 county police departments graduated Friday
25 officers from 9 county police departments graduated Friday
Gun in car
Gun in car YOUNGSTOWN A Catalina Avenue woman was taken to the Mahoning County jail on a charge
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
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,
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