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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Free swimming at JCC for people with autism

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is launching a free swim program for people with autism.


Mahoning Ave. closed downtown this morning after crash

A car collided with a pole and a fire hydrant downtown, after the driver lost control around 9 this morning.


Residents ignore today's drizzle in favor of 'Boo in the Woods'

Her baby-sitter suggested that a haunted wagon ride might be too scary, but Alyssa, a 7-year-old Campbell resident, would not be intimidated.


Beaver Crime Watch to hear authority on gangsters

Beaver Police Department Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrot Road.


South Dakota State crushes YSU, 38-8

The Penguins lost their second straight game at home.


Family, friends of Odom mum on his condition after awaking

Family members of Lamar Odom declined to comment on his condition or activities Saturday, a day after he regained consciousness and communicated - speaking and even giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed - after being found in extremely critical condition at a Nevada brothel.


Lily Pond area to close for about 10 weeks for upgrades

The Lily Pond area and connecting hiking trails at Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed for about 10 weeks beginning Monday for construction work.


Youngstown cops investigate downtown crash today

The driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital


Today's cemetery walk canceled

Today's cemetery walk canceled


Political consultant admits he secretly recorded Sciortino

An FBI agent said the bureau started an investigation into local corruption in 2007.


Irish save best for last to beat Spartans

A fourth-down pass from Jared Fabry to Tristan Ballard set up the go-ahead score.


Valley lawmakers propose modifications to Youngstown schools plan

Schiavoni and Lepore Hagan to propose bill in state legislature next week


Poland wins one-sided dog fight

Dylan Garver rushed for a game-high 209 yards and three touchdowns.


Rubio talks energy at Salem plant

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio spoke to about 250 on Friday in Goshen Township.


Must-win game comes early for Penguins

YSU hosts No. 7 SDSU today at Stambaugh.


Speaker: Domestic violence can affect unborn child

Barbara Oehlberg, a child-trauma consultant and author, said a child whose caregiver is stressed by the trauma of domestic violence passes that stress on to a child.


Columbiana stuns Lisbon in overtime

Davidson passed for 4 TDS in a 34-28 victory


OCCHA marks 43 years of service to community

Organization's focus is on education


Necastro gives Brookfield a leg up in AAC

Quarterback Augustus Necastro rushed 34 times for 194 yards to help Brookfield beat LaBrae, 19-14, on Friday night.


Pumpkins prepared for Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday

You can get a peek at the pumpkins today at Fellows Riverside Gardens


PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s other games

Austintown Fitch 29 Erie McDowell 0 AUSTINTOWN Randy Smith rushed for 125 yards and scored two


Lakeview girls in front after first round

Kaylee Neumeister led the Bulldogs by shooting a 75, the second-lowest mark among girls in team play, and Ashley Frasca impressed with an 82.


Mill Creek Park water-testing ends, park to begin data analysis

Analysis to be complete in the next month


Friday on the links | Friday’s pro golf results

FRYS.COM OPEN NAPA, CALIF. Brendan Steele felt no different about his game Friday than when he


Warren man charged with killing woman in Warren motel

William L. Fambro, 44, of Fourth Street Southwest charged with the aggravated murder of Teresa Hunter, 35


Trumbull County voters will decide 3 renewal levies

Trumbull Countywide renewal levies on ballot are for senior citizens, chiildren and the developmentally disabled


Horses return for Hollywood Gaming’s second live season

As a second season of racing nears at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, Rickie Faulkner of Berlin Center and family trainer Joshua Faulkner were the first to move their horses — 30 of them — into their stalls at the track Friday. Racing is set to begin Oct. 30.


church history

church history Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, 727 Miller St., Youngstown, is celebrating its


Eatery arsonist may get early prison release

A judicial release hearing is set for Oct. 26 for Rajendra Ingle, owner of the former Spice of India restaurant.


Vice President Joe Biden team weighs in on potential run

Associated Press WASHINGTON Joe Biden is sending out an unmistakable “forget-me-not” plea for


birthdays

birthdays Actress Julie Adams (“Creature From the Black Lagoon”) is 89. Singer Jim Seals of Seals


GM Foundation provides $100,000 for area organizations

Friday was a day of thanks and appreciation at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant where the best-selling Chevrolet Cruze is built.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.55-0.15 Aqua America, .71


A hoot for kids and adults ‘GOOSEBUMPS’

By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS) A tongue-in-cheek love note to spook


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Ghost Walk, 6:30 to 9 p.m.: A one-mile historic walking tour in


Mayoral races in Girard, Niles are an easy call for voters because of the field

Editorial: Seeking elected office should not be an afterthought. If you want the job, you should file


Redistricting proposal competes for attention

Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s the top issue on the fall ballot in Ohio, though not the one


A champion of public airwaves

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Toward the end of his life, civil rights champion and Supreme Court


Abortion bills get attention

Opinion: COLUMBUS There are about a dozen scheduled or “as-needed” legislative session days scheduled


TRUMBULL COUNTY || Union has tentative pact with Delphi for 2 plants

Staff report The IUE-CWA Local 717 has reached a tentative agreement with Delphi Packard for two


Are legal urban beehives safe?

Opinion: By Noah Wilson-Rich Los Angeles Times On June 10, 1879, Los Angeles lawmakers banned beekeeping


Museum tours to end for season

Staff report SALEM The final day of Sunday tours of the Salem Historical Museum will be Oct. 25.


CBS bans ads for critical movie

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK CBS has refused to run advertising for “Truth,”


Appeals court rules in favor of Google online library

Associated Press NEW YORK Google is not violating copyright laws by digitizing millions of books


Heritage of faith

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Gabriel Bilas, new priest at


METRO DIGEST || Boardman police warn about scam

Boardman police warn about scam BOARDMAN Boardman police officials are warning township


Teen beaten for trying to leave church, police say

Teen beaten for trying to leave church, police say NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. A mother and father


Canfield teacher sentenced to 3 days in jail, 27 days house arrest

Dawson plans to appeal sentence


Robbery suspect shot by officers

Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say six officers fired at an armed man who was killed by


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Steven and Josalyn Tigelman, East Palestine, boy, Oct.


Palestinians urge UN protection; Israel says no

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The Palestinians urged the U.N. Security Council on Friday to


Clinton aide faces Benghazi questions

Associated Press WASHINGTON A longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she answered


Three young adults charged in second Brookfield burglary

Police say a home-invasion burglary Thursday night that has many similarities to one Oct. 6 does not appear to be related to the earlier one.


METRO DIGEST | Charged after shoplifting attempt at Walmart

Shoplift attempt LIBERTY A woman will be arraigned Tuesday in Girard Municipal Court on


COLUMBIANA, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COLUMBIANa COUNTY Docket Bay Finance Co. v. Willard McCallister, judgment for


Mud strands drivers in Southern California

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Rescuers threw ladders and tarps across mud up to 6 feet deep to


Church Hill United Methodist church makes safety fun for elementary school kids

The second annual event coincided with a day off from local schools.


sunday news shows

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


Reputed Cleveland gang member gets life sentence in killing

Associated Press CLEVELAND A 21-year-old reputed gang member convicted in a man’s fatal shooting


Church anniversary

Church anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., will celebrate its


YEARS AGO

years ago Today is Saturday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2015. There are 75 days left in the year.


Mount Zion UMC to mark 200th year

A celebration is set Oct. 18.


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown CANFIELD


Speaker from Germany to address Bruno Groening Circle of Friends

The lecture will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Boardman Park.


Munnell Run Farm offers events

Munnell Run Farm offers events MERCER, PA. Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, has set two


High school Volleyball | Thursday’s results

Columbiana 24-25-25-21-15SFlbLeetonia 26-11-13-25-12 For Columbiana (9-13), Dee Dixon had 16


Canfield, Poland doubles teams are eliminated early

The Mahoning Valley’s high school tennis season came to an end Friday at the first day of the state tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.


Crows demand nothing but respect

Several times each year I’m pleasantly surprised when I get a letter or email from a reader asking


No quit on my fishing calendar

If our lakes didn’t freeze, I have little doubt my boat would never get an offseason. I’m the guy


Girl Scouts present Women of Distinction and Advancing Women Awards

Three Scouts received Leaders of Tomorrow Awards


Police: Manziel in domestic dispute involving alcohol

Browns backup quarterback Johnny Manziel admitted to police he drank alcohol before a dispute Monday with his girlfriend while driving on a highway.


Royals’ Volquez shuts down Jays

Edinson Volquez combined with three relievers on a three-hitter.


Brown wants ball; willing to be patient with Vick

Antonio Brown hasn’t seen as many passes thrown his way lately.


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 7:45 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Liverpool at Tottenham, Barclays Premier League. 9


Penn State’s Nassib a match for OSU’s Bosa

Ohio State will wear black uniforms and helmets tonight.


Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with SLps Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 74 in the second


Phantoms force OT, then fall to Saints

Hirano tied the game late in the third period


OUTDOOR DIGEST || Meat shoots

Meat shoots Hillsville Pa. The Mahoning Sportsmen Association, 1.5 miles south of U.S. Route


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