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Greatest Golfer juniors tee off Thursday at Salem Hills

The Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior series continues Thursday at Salem Hills Golf Club.

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  • July 4, 2017 9:48 p.m.

Salem museum honors dads

Salem museum honors dads

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  • July 4, 2017 9:44 p.m.
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Home Savings donation goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Home Savings donation goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Retired teachers association awards scholarships

Retired teachers association awards scholarships

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  • July 4, 2017 9:26 p.m.
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US, South Korea launch missile as show of force against North Korea

The North fired an intercontinental ballistic missile earlier Tuesday

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  • July 4, 2017 9:18 p.m.

Downtown fired up for 10 p.m. fireworks display

Lawn seating is available in front of the Covelli Centre

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  • July 4, 2017 9:15 p.m.

Gordon Hayward chooses Celtics

The top remaining free agent in this summer’s class is now off the board.


Taillon, Pirates blank Phillies

Jameson Taillon struck out a career-best nine in five innings.


Patrol cites alcohol as factor in crash on State Route 82 today in Vienna

No major injuries were reported in the accident

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Environmental groups to Ohio: Revoke permits for injection wells in Trumbull County

The letter cites concerns about possible earthquakes near the site in Brookfield

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Vatican official acknowledges problems at 'pope's hospital'

The problems included breeches of accepted medical practices

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Here's how Ohio's 2018 statewide races are shaping up

So far, Ohio Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman is the only man seeking the Democratic nomination for governor to replace Republican John Kasich; he faces three female challengers

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Americans for Tax Reform to Ohio legislators: Don't override Kasich's veto of tax hike

Money from the tax on health insurers would have been used to help county governments and regional transit services

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At least 5 injured in accident during July 4 parade in Ohio

An antique tow truck crashed into two tractors

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Feds order states to develop policies to lessen school-lunch shaming of poor students

New Mexico has become the first state to outlaw public humiliation of children who cannot pay for lunch

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  • July 4, 2017 4:51 p.m.

From hot dogs to fireworks: Americans mark Independence Day

Joey Chestnut held on to his title of hot-dog king, downing 72 wieners in 10 minutes at the annual Nathan's contest in New York

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Trump reassesses policy amid new N. Korean missile test

He has wavered between tough confrontational talk and collaboration with China

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Russia, China call for moratorum on N. Korean missile tests, US military exercises

During the truce, the nations propose negotiations to stave off aggression and war

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  • July 4, 2017 4:38 p.m.

Fire at Youngstown day care center today ruled arson

No one was injured in the blaze

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  • July 4, 2017 4:29 p.m.

REUNIONS

Austintown Fitch Class of 1965 will celebrate a 70th birthday party for the group at the Saxon Club

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  • July 4, 2017 9:23 a.m.

Murder case bound over to grand jury

Bond reduced for one of two suspects


June Cruze sales plummet 30 percent

Release of poor Cruze sales figures coincides with start of 3-week plant layoff


Poland earns trip to Clyde

Canfield rally falls short in district title contest

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Billups tells Cavs no thanks

Cleveland continues its GM search

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Scrappers score twice in 15th to earn sweep of Doubledays

Taylor connected for game-winning RBI

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Lofty challenge ahead

Shepas takes over City Schools athletics

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A wanted man escaped the hospital after being chased and detained by police

A wanted man escapes from a hospital following police chase


Meranto named interim city schools superintendent

Better board relations is what Youngstown City Schools Board of Education President Brenda Kimble and newly appointed interim superintendent Joseph Meranto want for the future

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  • July 4, 2017 12:05 a.m.

First candidate for Canfield mayor’s race announces bid

Former naval officer will run for Canfield mayor


‘Banner’ year in sports: Anthem marks 100th

1918 World Series ignited US love affair with song

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  • July 4, 2017 12:05 a.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall closes due to unsafe conditions

St. Vincent de Paul officials not sure when dining hall for the needy will reopen


Wellness workshop

Wellness workshop VIENNA Local author Steve Tackett is offering a workshop, “Guided Imagery for

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nicole Kiehl and Ronald Harper, East Palestine, girl,

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COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew K. Rood, 19, of 114 Country Green Drive,

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FOURTH OF JULY | Closings

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today. Residents of

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POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Liberty Township: HUBBARD

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Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, 8 p.m., special meeting, administration building,

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  • July 4, 2017 midnight

Crews find body of missing teen

Assocaited Press BEDFORD, Ohio Authorities say the body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered

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Story of American independence inextricably linked to the Bible

Opinion: By Daniel L. DREISBACH The Philadelphia Inquirer The Fourth of July is an opportune occasion to

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1918 World Series key in love affair with national anthem

Associated Press CHICAGO This afternoon, the crowd at Wrigley Field will be asked to stand and

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Held without bond

Held without bond WARREN A woman is being held without bond in the Trumbull County jail after

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Vandalism at Youngstown City Schools

Youngstown police found $20,000 worth of broken windows at two Youngstown City Schools

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Taylor nears announcement on Ohio gubernatorial run

Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is expected to formalize her run for

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  • July 4, 2017 midnight

Maria Menounos reveals brain tumor battle, quits E! News

Maria Menounos reveals brain tumor battle, quits E! News NEW YORK Maria Menounos says she has

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Flight school

Associated Press AKRON When William Bayliss is in the air, he wants to make sure he’s the one

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SPORTS digest

Springfield hires basketball coach NEW MIDDLETOWN Steve French, who was the boys basketball

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AROUND THE HORN Monday’s other MLB games

American League Brewers 8, Orioles 1 MILWAUKEE Travis Shaw started the rout with a go-ahead

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Umpire Hernandez sues MLB claiming race discrimination

Associated Press CINCINNATI Angel Hernandez, a big league umpire for nearly a quarter-century,

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Pirates’ bats again lack fireworks

D’oh! Phillies power past Bucs with homers

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BRIDGE

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BEST (and worst) THINGS TO BUY IN JULY

By Jodi O’Connell GOBankingRates.com (TNS) The scorching month of July is the perfect time to

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Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Ed Sheeran: Thursday on “Today

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Don’t worry, be happy

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant It may not be easy to find happiness, especially if you’re

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LOTTERies

LOTTERies MONDAY’s numbers multistate Lucky for Life 15-19-43-45-47 Lucky Ball18

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FOURTH OF JULY Scheduled events

All events are today. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Ecumenical service, 8:30 a.m., Austin Log

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Don’t let your Zika guard down

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON The Zika virus may not seem as big a threat

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American democracy well worth celebrating today

Editorial: In the 241 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4,

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Rapper faces weapons charges after shooting

Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A rapper shot someone in the neck days before performing at

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Shots reported

Shots reported YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man fired several shots at a car early Sunday before

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Christie feels heat after day at the beach

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. There’s Gov. Chris Christie, lounging in a beach chair in the

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N. Korea launches ballistic missile

N. Korea launches ballistic missile SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on Tuesday launched yet

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Jagr, Iginla still available

Cullen, Doan might play again

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First Tesla Model 3 to come off line Friday

Associated Press NEW YORK The first Tesla Model 3 electric car for the masses should come off

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Police: neighbors take gun, drugs, thrown from car

Two men taken into custody, one later released pending arraignment

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AREA BASEBALL ROUNDUP

TRI-T COLT Warren Panthers 7, Austintown Robert Senn Studio 0 Dontai Young’s three hits

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Taxi crashes into group of people near airport, injuring 10

Associated Press BOSTON A taxi crashed into a group of cab drivers near the city’s airport

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washington Trump to meet Putin in second Europe trip

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will learn this week whether he gets a second

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Venus advances, then struggles with words

Tennis champ was trying to describe a recent fatal car crash

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Mill Creek MetroParks again the victim of anti-Semitic drawings

MetroParks Bikeway sprayed with derogatory graffiti

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Dwyer, Leroux live out soccer’s American Dream

Associated Press Dom Dwyer and Sydney Leroux are the quintessential American success story.

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NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Tod Park in Girard — is where tournaments will be for 8U, 10U and 12U all-

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Penguins, Capitals will be younger next season

Rangers, Devils expected to improve after free-agent signings

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8 arrested after raid at Warren house

Five people were arrested after coming to the house to buy drugs

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Trump offers to help terminally ill baby

Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. President Donald Trump offered to help a terminally ill

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during the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)
Zach Eichelbergen(right) and girlfriend Paula Nakley watch the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)
Justin Howard of Youngstown plays catch with a football before the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)
during the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)
A group watches the fireworks display as the explosion is reflected in the window of a Front St. business during the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)
(from left) Paige Garthwaite of Poland, Hari Iyer of Rootstown, Haley Cremeans of Struthers, Anthony Jasinski of Poland and Serenity Augusta of Youngstown during the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Covelli Centre, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)