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1 state trooper dead, one critical after shooting outside eastern Pa. barracks

A late-night ambush outside a state police barracks in Pennsylvania’s rural northeastern corner left one trooper dead and another critically wounded, and authorities scoured the densely wooded countryside and beyond on Saturday looking for the shooter or shooters.


Former residents praise artist, mural of old Sheet & Tube homes

When artist Katelyn Gould heard about efforts by the Iron Soup Historical Preservation Co. to save and grow the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube’s historic apartment units, she said she felt compelled to contribute.


Fishing, archery, Birds in Flight entertain families at 3rd annual Fun Day

Though the sky was gray and the day was on the chilly side, families came to Boardman Park Saturday to celebrate the outdoors.


Dahlia-growers from 7 states displaying blooms in annual show this weekend at Fellows

When Rodney Toth was given a set of tubers about 24 years ago, he was hooked.


ISIS beheads British aid worker shown as threat after Sotloff beheading

A video has been posted online purporting to show the beheading by the Islamic State group of British aid worker David Haines, who went missing in Syria last year.


Hermitage man charged with shooting near Youngstown police department

A 21-year-old Hermitage, Pa., man is in the Mahoning County jail, charged with carrying a concealed weapon and felonious assault.


YSU beats Butler 44-13

YSU beats Butler 44-13.


Though ISIL claiming headlines, Khorasan extremists real threat to West

While the Islamic State group is getting the most attention now, another band of extremists in Syria - a mix of hardened jihadis from Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Europe - poses a more direct and imminent threat to the United States, working with Yemeni bomb-makers to target U.S. aviation, American officials say.


YSU leads Butler 34-13 entering fourth quarter

YSU leads Butler 34-13 entering fourth quarter.


YSU leads Butler 31-13 at halftime

YSU leads Butler 31-13 at halftime.


YSU tied 10-10 with Butler in second quarter

YSU tied 10-10 with Butler in second quarter.


Marissa Borosky | Brian Wilkinson

YOUNGSTOWN Marissa Borosky and Brian Wilkinson were united in marriage during a ceremony at 5:30

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SOCIETY DIGEST || Humane society plans fundraiser

Humane society plans fundraiser SALEM The Humane Society of Columbiana County (HSCC) will be


Boil advisory lifted in Vienna Township

Boil advisory lifted


Penn State removes Bibles from hotel rooms

Penn State has pulled Gideon Bibles from rooms of two hotels it runs and will, instead, make them available upon request in public access areas.


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Turnovers, penalties doom Ursuline

The Irish had a late chance to beat the Big Red but an interception sealed the defeat.

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Chardon shooter now imprisoned in Youngstown

The man serving three life sentences for deadly shootings at Chardon High School and two others who escaped with him Thursday from the prison in Lima have been transferred to the Ohio State Penitentiary on Youngstown’s East Side.


'Johnny Football' leads Blue Devils

John Clegg who ran for 87 yards and a score and threw two TD passes in Western Reserve’s 20-14 win over South Range.

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Campbell chief: ‘Poor choices’ cost cop his job

Staff report CAMPBELL Officer Russell Beatty III was fired for the “very poor choices” he made


Authorities call attention to increase in phone, computer scams in Mahoning County

Law enforcement officials warn people to be wary of suspicious callers


Fitch has devil of a time with Brunswick

The inexperienced Falcons were no match for the Blue Devils’ no-huddle offense.

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Liberty survives Crestview comeback

The Leopards jumped out to a 19-0 lead but needed a late Lynn Bowden interception to hold on.


Liberty storm-water project to help flooded families

The project will give the water some place else to go


Williams: NFL fans enabled miscreants

Those of us addicted to football are indirectly responsible for the monster the National Football League has become.


Earlier Weathersfield quake accompanied increase in pressure at well

In addition to the 2.1-magnitude earthquake that hit the American Water Management Services injection wells Aug. 30, one of 1.7 magnitude hit nearby July 28


Vikings RB Peterson indicted on child abuse charges

Star Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in Texas on a charge of child abuse after using a branch to spank his son.


Female talk-show hosts still absent in late-night network TV

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Last year, as a late- night TV shake-up ended


‘The Real’ will live up to name

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sitting down for an interview about the new


24-year-old entrepreneur inspires students at YSU

Cecelia Haren, a 2008 Lowellville High School graduate, owns Cece Couture, 339 Boardman Canfield Road.


Flurry of flags don’t slow Mooney

The Cardinals’ defense recorded a second consecutive shutout.


Devito’s OT field goal lifts Poland

After missing two field goals earlier in the game, Bob Devito nailed a 33-yard kick in overtime to help the Bulldogs escape upset-minded Boardman, 10-7.


Doors to the past open at Barnhisel House

The house helps them learn about Ohio’s history


METRO DIGEST || Puppy stolen in Liberty

Fire hydrants tampered with YOUNGSTOWN Fire reports said several fire hydrants were tampered


Sponsors keep close watch on NFL probe

Associated Press Major brand sponsors are watching closely to make sure the National Football


METRO DIGEST || 'We are going to rob you'

Robbery threat WARREN A resident of 1220 Robert Ave. NW reported an attempted burglary at her


Rev. Allende to be installed as bishop of Northeastern Ohio Synod

He succeeds Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America


Three arrested, one cited, in traffic stop

Three of the four were taken to jail.


State report card: Youngstown struggling, Canfield excelling

Eighth-graders in Ron Johnson’s social studies class at Austintown Middle School raise their hands to answer a question. The Austintown district saw some gains in middle-school scores on the latest state report cards that were released Friday.

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Years Ago

YEARS AGo Today is Saturday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2014. There are 109 days left in the year.


NASCAR qualifying rained out

With rain in Friday’s forecast at Chicagoland Speedway, the only time on track became a strategy session for the championship contenders.


Red-hot Pirates take down Cubs

Pittsburgh is 14-7 since Aug. 20, moving a season-high nine games over .500 at 78-69.


Niles holds off West Branch; Girard nips JFK

Staff report BELOIT The Niles High football team jumped out to a 19-point halftime lead then


Victor victorious: Williams powers Tigers over ’Dogs

Victor Williams is a left-handed passer and left-footed punter, but he did everything right on Friday night.


YSU beats Virginia, first ACC team since ‘02

YSU beats Virginia, first ACC team since ‘02 Evanston, ILL. The Youngstown State volleyball team


Browns again waiting on Gordon

The convoluted Gordon saga has hung over the Browns for months, making it difficult to move forward and depriving the team of its top playmaker.


On the links| Friday’s professional golf results

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ATLANTA Billy Horschel had another 4-under 66 to build a two-shot lead at the


FCS playoff expansion boosts Butler, not YSU

When the FCS playoffs expanded from 20 to 24 teams last season, it was a big boost for Butler and the Pioneer Football League.


Tomlin: Mistakes have hurt Steelers

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes his team’s biggest problems are “self-inflicted.”


Comfort Keepers hosts food drive

Comfort Keepers hosts food drive YOUNGSTOWN Comfort Keepers of Youngstown is hosting a food


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Martin Joseph Jr., 49, of 186 N. Turner Road,


Cobbling coalition is no easy task

Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Assembling a coalition to fight the militants from the Islamic


To repeat: Don’t text and drive

Opinion: COLUMBUS I was driving across town from the Statehouse to a press conference promoting a new


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. Those indicted will be arraigned before


Faith in art

Faith in art CANFIELD “A Celebration of Faith through Art” will be showcased during an opening


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Amanda Coombs, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 11. Glenn


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Ex-inmate pleads guilty to sex-trafficking charges

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A man faces 10 more years behind bars after pleading guilty to


Olive Garden investor: Back off breadsticks, update advertising

Associated Press NEW YORK Maybe there is such a thing as too many breadsticks. In a nearly


Penn State removes Gideon Bibles

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State has pulled Gideon Bibles from rooms of two hotels


Performance Index Totals

Performance Index Totals The PI measures student performance on the Ohio Achievement Assessments


History tied to feast of the cross

In Orthodox churches Sunday, crosses will be adorned with flowers. The cross is the heart and soul


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.33 —.44 Avalon


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v David Grohl Alley Rock ’n’ Art Fest, 6 to 10 p.m.: Live music with


Defendant wearing stun vest during murder trial

Presented with the challenge of having to transport and watch a prisoner who had threatened to steal a gun and do unthinkable harm during his murder trial, Trumbull County officials turned to the stun vest.


newsmakers

newsmakers Medical director out at clinic that treated Rivers NEW YORK The head of the


WORLD DIGEST || Lawyer to appeal to high court on conversion therapy

Lawyer to appeal to high court on conversion therapy NEWARK, N.J. An attorney for two


Buckeyes hope for pick-me-up

Urban Meyer figures the mourning period better be over for his Ohio State Buckeyes.


OSU band alumni continue to call for director’s return

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University should disavow the investigative report of the


Tribe drops series opener in Detroit

Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco (7-5) allowed four runs and seven hits in 61/3 innings.


Rob Ford pulls out of re-election bid in Toronto

Associated Press TORONTO Toronto Mayor Rob Ford withdrew his re-election bid Friday as he seeks


A doggone sight to behold

Opinion: Recently I had a five-day stay at the assisted living facility The Commons at Greenbriar. The


Send details on animal blessings

Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.


2 arrested on drug charges in Campbell

Staff report CAMPBELL City police arrested two people on drug charges, among others, within two


Bethel Lutheran Church | Through the years

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, is marking its 125th year. A special service


Judge asked to hold off on enforcement of voting decision

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials asked a federal judge Friday to hold off from


Take action this month to fight hunger in the Mahoning Valley

Editorial: One sure-fire sign that the pace of economic recovery in the Mahoning Valley continues to crawl


High obesity rates indict culture

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anyone who has ever added extra pounds knows it’s much easier to gain


Bethel Lutheran Church celebrates 125th anniversary

‘Make Jesus Known’ is the church motto.


Pakistan arrests militants tied to attack on teen girl

Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s army said Friday that it has arrested 10 militants


Arizona man wins fight to get same-sex union recognized

Associated Press PHOENIX In a ruling that calls into question Arizona’s gay-marriage ban, a


Parents of slain journalist blast US officials’ handling of case

Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. The parents of a New Hampshire journalist slain by Islamic


Unclaimed remains of 14 veterans to be buried in Dayton cemetery

Associated Press DAYTON Unclaimed, cremated remains of 14 veterans will be buried at the Dayton


Friday’s college football games

No. 8 Baylor 63, Buffalo 21 AMHERST, N.Y. Bryce Petty threw four touchdown passes as Baylor


HGH testing approved, pot test threshold raised

The threshold has been increased to 35 ng/ml.