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Blitz finals: Saturday night scores

Saturday's Week 1 prep football scores


Mahoning County OVI checkpoints tonight

The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting two OVI checkpoints tonight.


3-year-old dies in family pool today in Springfield Twp.

A 3-year-old girl died in Springfield Township after getting out of the house and to the family’s above-ground swimming pool.


Polish food, culture, entertainment on full display at today's festival in Austintown

Mike Ostrowski’s style of dress may have made him look like a man ready to do battle, but in reality, it probably won him many hearts.


Ex-offenders need employment certificates to get work after jail

Anthony Sims, 34, spent his Saturday morning at the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership office in order to file a petition for a Certification for Qualification of Employment.


2 OVI checkpoints on US 422 tonight

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, announced Saturday they will conduct two OVI checkpoints on US 422. The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct two OVI checkpoints on US Route 422 tonight.


Pedestrian killed near New Castle

Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian just before midnight Friday night.


Miss Drummond to be bride of Mr. Polis Oct. 1

The parents of Dyana Drummond of Austintown and Joseph Polis of Struthers are announcing the

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Kristen Shepherd and Daniel Crish will marry Oct. 8

POLAND Atty. David A. and Mary Ann Shepherd of Poland are announcing the engagement of their

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Jennifer Pace, Scott Terry plan Sept. wedding

YOUNGSTOWN Jim and Kathy Pace of Youngstown are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter,

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Miss Butler, Mr. Montgomery, to wed Sept. 20

CAMPBELL Jerri Butler and Dwyain Craig Montgomery of Campbell are announcing their engagement.

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Sovik-Magnetta engagement is announced

Megan Sovik and Anthony Magnetta, both of Austintown, are engaged. Their parents are announcing

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Jennifer Lowe, Bradley Parks, set October rite

Jennifer Lowe and Bradley Parks, both of Norton, Ohio, are engaged and plan to be married on Oct.

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Shepherd of the Valley to host open houses in Howland and Poland

Shepherd of the Valley to host open houses in Howland and Poland Shepherd of the Valley is


VP Biden plans Valley visit Thursday to campaign for Clinton

Biden ‘will lay out the high stakes of November’s election,’ according to a Clinton campaign statement


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Columbiana outguns Western Reserve

Mitch Davidson accounted for seven touchdowns in the Clippers’ 63-52 victory.

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Boardman teacher on leave after charged in incident with child at home

Boardman teacher on leave, pending criminal investigation


Spartans roll East in home opener

Despite never facing East before, Boardman’s drubbing of the Panthers was like old times.

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Boardman schools start Monday, with new superintendent at helm

Boardman students head back to school Monday


Backup QB completes comeback for Raiders

Raiders backup quarterback Aniello Buzzacco thought he was going to get some playing time, but he didn’t think he was going to score the game-winning touchdown.


Revenge eludes Falcons

Fitch played the defending Division II state semifinalist strong, but fell short.


After delays, murder-trial date for Niles boy reset to March 20

Jacob Larosa, 16, accused of killing his elderly neighbor March 31, 2015, at her Niles home.


Canfield can’t hold on against Louisville

The Leopards scored on a 55-yard TD pass late in the fourth quarter.


Rep. Boccieri says Brazil wants Lochte, but still harbors murder suspect Claudia Hoerig

Brazil has yet to release the wife of an Air Force pilot she’s accused of killing


Niles finds temporary solution to water problems

The portable flusher was loaned to the city by Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith


More details on Great Lakes service ending expected in the future

The Western Reserve Port Authority Board made no decisions after a special board meeting with a lawyer


Actor finds a home in ‘Chesapeake Shores’

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Jesse Metcalfe is stretching himself


Streisand’s duets with stars yield mixed results

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Barbra Streisand, “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway”


‘Thrones’ composer to write ‘Gears’ score

By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The composer for “Game of Thrones” is


Man pleads guilty, says he wasn’t in ‘right state of mind’ in robbery case

Victim robbed of $140 at knifepoint


Western Reserve Schools’ changes add up

Western Reserve Schools sees new administrators this year


KISS dazzles Covelli with fireballs, explosions

Gene Simmons didn't disappoint Friday night at the Covelli Centre, baring his signature tongue for KISS's nearly sold-out concert. Simmons and the other band member – Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer – started the show with the driving “Detroit Rock City” and never let off the gas.

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U.S. Open’s top seeds on the road to recovery

Serena Williams is “starting to feel a little better.” Novak Djokovic is “getting there.”


State fair: rusty rides, food on a stick

If you tried to figure out what was going on down on the farm based on what was going on at the


Oddly enough

Oddly enough Raccoons caught after romp through capitol OKLAHOMA CITY Two masked intruders


Niles police make at least one arrest in arson of Niles ‘Dragon Wagon’

A Warren man was arrested Friday and placed in the Trumbull County jail, charged with the arson fire that destroyed the Dragon Wagon


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ryan and Lindsay Remsey, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 25. Marc


Bethel Church of God in Christ marking 95th year

Weekend activities celebrate anniversary


Faith 101 is discussion series

girard Faith 101 is an interactive discussion series for adults on faith in God and daily


Announcement that Warren has been awarded firefighter grant raises questions

Announcement that Warren has been awarded firefighter grant raises questions


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


NE Ohio city moves forward with medical-marijuana moratorium

Associated Press AVON LAKE, OHIO An Ohio city is pushing forward with a medical-marijuana


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

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


God is with you through struggles

True believers are set apart for Christ and his kingdom. We have been made holy because the


college football

college football News & notes Ohio State: The Buckeyes have appointed four more players


Trumbull fairgrounds to get new restrooms

Trumbull fairgrounds to get new restrooms WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners and county


Turkey shoots

Turkey shoots Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have fall


Bethel Church of God in Christ Background

Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 95th anniversary


Bitterns – common, but seldom seen

Drive past a marsh, lakeshore or river, you’re likely to see a stately great blue heron hunting in


METRO DIGEST || Sharon fire death

Sharon fire death SHARON, PA. The Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal is investigating a Sharon fire


Big Ben sharp in preseason debut

Roethlisberger engineered two scoring drives against Saints


high school football roundup Friday’s other games

Springfield 31, Brookfield 27 NEW MIDDLETOWN Luke Snyder scored on a 5-yard run with 7:42 to


Mercer’s grand slam gives Pirates victory

One big swing released a little frustration for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer.


golf roundup

golf roundup Friday’s pro tournaments THE BARCLAYS FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Patrick Reed’s place in


Gordon excels; Browns don’t

Griffin passed for 119 yards in loss to Buccaneers


Kluber, Tribe earn road rout

Associated Press arlington, texas Corey Kluber’s second-half surge rolled on, and a trip home


around the horn

around the horn Friday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, Angels 2 DETROIT


Three arraigned in municipal court on felony drug charges

Man found passed out on bathroom floor from heroin overdose


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate bounced back with a 66


Prayer experience

Prayer experience VILLA MARIA, PA. Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a


Exploring greenery at the lake

I solved the riddle of the disappearing greenery Sunday at Mosquito Creek Reservoir. It is a


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Actor Marvin Kaplan, Mel’s Diner patron on ‘Alice,’ dead at 89 NEW YORK Veteran


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Count on anti-drug messages to expand

Opinion: Gov. John Kasich was stumping for Republican Sen. Rob Portman earlier this month when his thoughts


Halt pay-for-access in DC

Opinion: Charlotte Observer: If you believe public officials’ doors should be equally open to all, you can’t


Doughnuts, classes tap into Pokemon craze

Associated Press NEW YORK Weeks into the “Pokemon GO” craze, demand remains strong for “Poke


Nuns’ slaying affects poor community

Associated Press LEXINGTON, Miss. In the poverty-stricken Mississippi county where two nuns were


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2016. There are 126 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Judge blocks transgender bathroom law

Judge blocks transgender bathroom law RALEIGH, N.C. A federal judge has temporarily ruled that


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Tech Belt center plans luncheon WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center will have a Valley


Clinton says controversies behind her; Trump disagrees

Associated Press NEW YORK Hillary Clinton vigorously defended her family’s foundation against


Sunday News Shows Guest lineups

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Donna Brazile, interim head of the


Glamour magazine dumps ‘Jake’

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune You go, Glamour. After 60 years, the magazine is finally


US wants speed limit for trucks and buses

Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other


Rebels, civilians leave Syrian town after 4-year siege

Associated Press DARAYA, Syria Escorted by armed troops, dozens of insurgents and their families


Yellen suggests rate hike but offers no timetable

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said Friday that the case


Many factors in survival of quake victims

Associated Press NEW YORK How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake? A week


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Lionel Richie, 7:30 p.m.: The soft-rock icon will perform at


Lochte, at 32, still a dopey child

Opinion: By Steve Rosenbloom Chicago Tribune Dear Stupid, (and you know who you are, Ryan Lochte), No.


FDA expands Zika screening

Associated Press WASHINGTON The government told all U.S. blood banks Friday to start screening


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.01-0.07 Aqua America, .71


Let the fever, fervor of high school football begin

Editorial: And they’re off and run- ning. High school football teams across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys


record reviews

Florida Georgia Line Album: “Dig Your Roots” Grade: B Whatever roller coaster ride country


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