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3 cops shot in Palm springs, 2 dead
Three police officers were shot this afternoon in Palm Springs, police said, and two are reported dead.
Garden Forum names September winners
Garden Forum names September winners YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of Youngstown hosted a
UP FOR ADOPTION
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,

Harding avenges bizarre 2015 loss with blowout against Boardman
Warren Harding made sure no fluky plays decided things against Boardman this year.
Parades and protests drew attention to fight for women’s right to vote
Kim Kenney presents program at Salem Public Library
Struthers wins sixth straight against rival Campbell
A.J. Musolino and Regal Reece each scored two touchdowns.
Florida storm rocks Valley natives
One former Valley resident said St. Augustine, Fla., was basically under water late Friday
Americorps swears in community volunteers
If you live in the city, look for stepped-up efforts to fight blight, create added green space and improve educational opportunities to come to a neighborhood near you.
Larimer comes up big in Western Reserve’s ITCL win
Western Reserve grinded out a 13-9 win over rival McDonald.
Big Red’s big plays too much for Irish
The Irish yielded three big plays in less than two minutes late in the second quarter and never recovered.
Many Ohio voters illegally purged, officials say
Tens of thousands of inactive Mahoning Valley voters have been illegally purged, elected officials say.
Maluso and Blackson to speak on career
Staff report LIBERTY Musical duo Mary Jo Maluso and Rick Blackson, will discuss their career in
No bids received for radio station
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS The Struthers Board of Education has received no
Water leak causes mess for local soup kitchen
St. Vincent has been handing out lunches outside after a water leak caused a mess inside the dining hall.
Prep Roundup More results
VOLLEYBALL Lordstown 25-25-25, Heartland Christian 17-20-18 COLUMBIANA Bonnie Flynn had 20
Close calls lift Springfield to win
In a game decided by the slimmest of margins, Springfield escaped Firestone Park with a big 14-13 win over Columbiana.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball team falls to Green Bay
YSU volleyball team falls to Green Bay YOUNGSTOWN Eleven aces and 12 blocks weren’t enough for
Registered sex offender stopped in Boardman school lot
Staff report BOARDMAN An Austintown registered sex offender is being investigated by township
METRO DIGEST || Turnpike ramp to open
Ramp to reopen LORDSTOWN The eastbound entrance ramp to the Ohio Turnpike at Exit 216 was
MCCTC students view carmaking on Mfg. Day
On National Manufacturing Day, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students toured the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex’s West Plant, where buiding the Chevrolet Cruze begins.
New group offers support to those grieving addiction deaths
Carolyn and Rachel Mauro listen to other members during a GRASP group meeting. GRASP is a support group for people who have lost a loved one to an overdose. Joshua Moser, son of Carolyn and brother of Rachel, died in September 2015 at 31. Mother and daughter, Carolin and Rachel Mauro, discuss how their relationship has changed since the death of their son/brother, Joshua in November of 2015 at the age of 30. GRASP helps people suffering stigma, guilt of losing someone to addiction
Debate parties
Debate parties The Trump-Pence presidential campaign will host 47 debate watch parties across the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin W. Howard, 33, of 2953 Bernadette Drive,
Club celebrating 80th anniversary
Club celebrating 80th anniversary Lowellville To help celebrate it’s 80th year serving the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Area auto sales down by 639 YOUNGSTOWN September new and used auto sales in the Mahoning Valley
Chinese glass maker to unveil plant on former Ohio GM site
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nearly three years after first announcing plans to re-inhabit a
Charles Grove: Pondering the little things ona road trip
There wasn’t much scenery to keep your attention along the way unless you’re a fan of soybeans or farm equipment.
Kennedy earns re-election as Mahoning Co. coroner
Editorial: For more than two decades, Dr. David Kennedy has served capably as Mahoning County coroner.
Mylan to pay $465M over EpiPen rebates
Associated Press Drugmaker Mylan will pay $465 million to settle allegations that it overbilled
Positive Pay is essential
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ever heard of something called Positive Pay? I hadn’t until Republican State Auditor
Trump: I apologize for lewd remarksSFlb
Associated Press NEW YORK Donald Trump reeled Friday under revelations of shockingly crude
Rosary Rally planned Oct. 15 and will start at St. Columba Cathedral
Connie Liptak is organizing the event.
record reviews
CBS Films Andrew Daly and Griffin Gluck star in the comedy “Middle School: The Worst Years of My
Indiana coach: Ohio State weaknesses hard to find
The Hoosiers upset Michigan State in OT last week.
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2016. There are 84 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Even Elvis Presley paid his taxes
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Everyone hates paying taxes, especially
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reince Priebus, Republican National
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: For tonight’s game against Madison,
Hurricane Matthew aims at historic Southern cities
Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. Hurricane Matthew spared Florida’s most heavily populated
Grandson’s words came true
Opinion: “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” This is a refrain that my now 32-year-old grandson Michael
Church anniversary
Church anniversary WARREN Community Church of God in Christ, 310 Austin Ave. SW, will mark its
rosary rally | And more
Who: America Needs Fatima What: Greater Youngstown Area Public Square Rosary Rally. When: 11:15
Lutheran-Catholic Covenant celebration planned
The event will be Oct. 23 at Zion Lutheran Church in Canton
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie Triner, East Liverpool, girl, Oct. 6. Nathan
My motivation for feeding birds
I began feeding wild birds during the winter of 1978-79 while living in Lansing, Mich. I was a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Penn State students march in search for clown STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Hundreds of
The city of Canfield changes trick or treat date
Canfield council changed the city’s trick or treat date from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31
Vib-E bite is in full swing in the Valley
Scores in major sports are pretty much the same, game in and game out. Basketballs that fall through
FRiday ON THE LINKS
TOSHIBA CLASSIC NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. John Daly birdied the final five holes Friday in the
1 man’s trash is another’s garbage
You have never seen such a collection of absolute junk in your entire life. “Why would people buy
columbus day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday, Columbus
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.