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'Game of Thrones' wins big at Emmy Awards
Here is a list of major winners from Sunday night's ceremony:
Motorcyclist from North Lima seriously injured in crash on Route 224
The motorcyclist was thrown from his vehicle
FBI investigates stabbings of 9 at Minn. mall as terrorism
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the stabbings Saturday
'Sully' remains strongly in control of first place at this weekend's movie box office
'Blair Witch' ranked a distant second
FAA awards Cleveland airport $8M to improve de-icing
It's on top of a $22M grant Hopkins received earlier this summer from the feds
Trump plans return engagement to Ohio this week
He will speak at a noontime rally Wednesday at a theater in Toledo
Former Ohio inmate wins $3M judgment against state prison
The dispute centered on the failure of a prison employee to give the inmate pain medication
Trumbull commissioner write-in candidate charges incumbent with nepotism
Polivka adamantly denies the allegation
Lobbyists for painkiller makers funnel $3.5M to Ohio politicians
It occurred at the same time that Ohio's overdose epidemic from painkillers has reached record heights
As presidential race tightens, Clinton retains edge in electoral college projections, AP says
Donald Trump is gaining ground in Ohio and other states, it reports
UPDATE: More questions than answers surround bombing in Manhattan
All 29 people injured have been released from hospitals as of this afternoon
Secrecy continues to shroud public pensions
Opinion: State law exempts public pension payments from Ohio’s public records laws.
Morells mark 60th at Mass and dinner
STRUTHERS Don and Mary Morell of Struthers celebrated their 60th anniversary with a Mass at Christ
DeVincents' 60th honored with surprise party
boardman Joseph and Ruth DeVincent of Boardman were honored for their 60th anniversary at a
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Spess mark 50th anniversary
VIENNA Kathleen and Victor Spess of Vienna celebrated their 50th anniversary with a dinner Aug. 20
Katherine Fauvie, Nathan Anthony set wedding date
NILES Karl and Lisa Fauvie of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katherine
Miss Comstock, Mr. Crissman are engaged
The engagement of Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, is being
Jenna Rovnak, Joseph Speziale are engaged
BOARDMAN Jenna Rovnak and Joseph “JC” Speziale, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Sarah Hartman, Craig Wiencek to be married
AUSTINTOWN Sarah Hartman and Craig Wiencek, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement
Tersaja Elliott, Matthew Harper plan October rite
Tersaja Lachelle Elliott and Matthew Todd Harper, both of Waldorf, Mich., are engaged and planning a
Miss Chadwick, Mr. Audia plan Oct. 1 wedding
CANFIELD Brian and Frances Chadwick of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Connelly, Mr. Sinning plan wedding
Heather Connelly and Brett Sinning, both of Stow, Ohio, are engaged and planning to marry Oct. 8.
Givhan-Leet vows will be exchanged
Michelle Lynn Givhan and Clarence Leet III, both of Fowler, are announcing their engagement and
Katie Hawkins, Damien Beebout are engaged
BOARDMAN Donald and Debbie Hawkins of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
BOOKS DIGEST Monday Night writers will meet tomorrow
Monday Night writers will meet tomorrow CANFIELD The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmalee Ave., Youngstown.
Clarence Smith Jr. to receive honor
YOUNGSTOWN The advisory committee of Sister Jerome’s Mission, a program of the Ursuline Sisters of
GARDEN CLUBS
Tuesday Girard Herb Society will meet at 1 p.m. at Chad Anthony’s. Dolly Vivialo will discuss
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Bengals, Steelers downplay tension as rivalry resumes
Today’s winner will remain in first place in the AFC North
Dog/run walk honors Cortland woman
Brittany Szwedko died after she was struck while jogging in Fowler
Amanda Beagle in Italian-American dinner show at Leo’s
Staff report WARREN Amanda Beagle – a former Miss Ohio, professional actress, cruise-ship
More than 1,000 people participate in Heart Walk
The event took place at YSU’s Watson & Tressel Center
Who will win Emmy Awards?
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Please excuse the excuses, but my Emmy
Emmy Award nominations list
2016 EMMY NOMINATIONS By The Associated Press Partial list of nominees for the annual Primetime
Donald Trump’s national campaign spokeswoman said the presidential nominee ‘doesn’t change his mind,’ but ‘expands his policies’
She claims the ‘birther movement’ issue was an effort by Hillary Clinton and the media to hurt Trump’s support with blacks
Warren native now living in Florida has steel making in his blood
Travis Thorpe, a native of Warren’s West Side, lives in Florida now and and earns a living as a restaurateur, but his respect for people who worked in the former RG steel mill, like his father, is enormous.
SATURDAY’S MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES
No. 15 Tennessee 28, Ohio 19 KNOXVILLE, TENN. Joshua Dobbs threw a pair of 20-yard touchdown
On the links: Area Golf League scores
BEDFORD TRAILS Mahoning Valley — League champions: MD Plastic (Mike Durina, Bob Price, Patsy
Area Golf Calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY — Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers scramble, 10 a.m., Mill Creek North. For
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Recaps of Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 48, No. 19 Mississippi OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI No. 1 Alabama scored two defensive
Poland society to host fall fundraiser
Poland society to host fall fundraiser POLAND Poland Historical Society is hosting its fall
In Pennsylvania, pizzerias team up to benefit soup kitchen
By DAVID SINGLETON The Times-Tribune SCRANTON, PA. A baker’s dozen of pizza shops that have
SATURDAY’S BIG TEN RESULTS
No. 12 Michigan St. 36, No. 18 Notre Dame 28 SOUTH BEND, IND. Tyler O’Connor threw for two
Sewage dump affects river in Miss., La.
Sewage dump affects river in Miss., La. BROOKHAVEN, Miss. A levee breach at a wastewater
COLUMBUS Police arrest man who was with boy shot by cop
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police on Saturday arrested a suspect who was with a 13-year-old Ohio
Mich. man denied gun wins key appeal
Associated Press DETROIT A Michigan man who can’t buy a gun because he was briefly treated for
Lines form in wake of pipeline spill
Associated Press ATLANTA Lines formed at gas stations across the South on Saturday and drivers
Syrian troops possibly struck by mistake
Associated Press BEIRUT The U.S. military said it may have unintentionally struck Syrian troops
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS State group selects Mock as outstanding board member Kathy Mock, president
Minn. man freed after decade in prison for 1979 killing
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A Minnesota man says freedom from prison is “wonderful” after
Lobby gave state $3.5M as number opioid deaths grew
Associated Press COLUMBUS As Ohio’s overdose epidemic has climbed toward a record high, an army
Iranian cyclist dies after crash in race
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO An Iranian cyclist died after crashing in a road race at the Rio
YOUNGSTOWN playhouse Not to pick a little, but ‘Music Man’ needs excitement to match cast’s great singing
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse, kicking off its 92nd season,
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Today is Sunday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2016. There are 104 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2016. There are 104 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Local distillery grows, produces Boom Boom Bourbon
Bill Candella and his brothers at the Candella micro-distillery in Boardman have changed venue and added product.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Young Professionals Garden Workday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, MVYP,
State report card is proof of Y’town schools’ failing
Editorial: Although Ohio’s school districts did not receive overall grades in the state report cards issued
Selecting a jury for the trial of Robert Seman is crucial
Opinion: The composition of a jury in a criminal trial is extremely important. In fact, there is an old joke
Airlines project higher earnings
Airlines project higher earnings The world’s airlines have revised their 2016 profit forecast up
Crash closes I-80
Crash closes I-80 HUBBARD The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported late Saturday that Interstate
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
SEPTEMBER Saturday — TMH Pink Ribbon 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile run. Races begin at Trumbull Memorial
Man in custody after standoff aboard train
Associated Press LOS ANGELES An hourslong standoff with an armed man who barricaded himself
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
FINANCIAL Michael S. Lytle of Canfield recently announced that American Portfolios Financial
No ties to terrorism, mayor says
Associated Press NEW YORK An explosion in a crowded Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan on
Fan-made ‘Star Trek’ sets become tourist attraction in NY Starfleet enterprise
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press TICONDEROGA, N.Y. On its many voyages through space, the
Get ready for the next power outage
Hurricanes and tornadoes get the most play in the media, but any extreme weather – heavy rain, wind,
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY New complaints Salem Community Hospital v. Erin E.G. Morrow, money.
Fall television snippets: A day-by-day look at new series
By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times (TNS) The new shows include: MONDAY Kevin Can Wait CBS,
Emily Post, where are you? Instilling manners in kids will lessen bullying
Opinion: Emily Post, where are you? Instilling manners in kids will lessen bullying Have you ever seen a
TELEVISION Who will win Emmy Awards?
IF YOU WATCH — The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards air tonight at 8 on ABC
TMH Pink Ribbon run/walk is Saturday
The community event is designed to raise breast cancer awareness for prevention
Registration for parenting class is Sept. 30
Topics to be covered include styles of parenting, co-parenting relationships, your developing child, tips for setting rules and discipline
Turn out for Clinton, Sanders urges turned-off voters during Ohio stops
Associated Press KENT In a pair of university stops in battleground Ohio on Saturday, Bernie
Aerial videos bring the sights to you
By Jen Leo Los Angeles Times If you don’t have the time or money to leave town, you can bring
Week of September 18, 2016
345 E. Oregon LLC to David L. Wright et al, Florida Ave., Sebring, $12,000. Marsha Lynn Smith to
REGIONAL ROUNDUP
REGIONAL ROUNDUP Mount Union 56, Marietta 0 ALLIANCE Mount Union (2-0, 1-0 Ohio Athletic
SPORTS digest
YSU volleyball coach to speak at Curbstone BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University head
Occupy Wall Street
5 years later, demonstrators weigh impact of Associated Press NEW YORK For a time, Occupy Wall
Blast rocks Manhattan
Associated Press NEW YORK An apparent explosion in a crowded Chelsea neighborhood of New York
Israel boost troops in West Bank after Palestinian attacks
Associated Press JERUSALEM The Israeli military sent troop reinforcements to a flashpoint West
Parents of boy who tried to sell toy for food plead guilty
Associated Press LEBANON, OHIO An Ohio boy’s parents have pleaded guilty to child-endangering
Dandruff shampoo relieves breast rash
Q. I had occasional rashes in my armpits and under my breasts until I found that washing with
MORE PREP RESULTS
MORE PREP RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY Boardman Invitational BOARDMAN Boardman High School hosted
What: The Simeon Booker Award for Courage presented to Judge Nathaniel R. Jones.
What: The Simeon Booker Award for Courage presented to Judge Nathaniel R. Jones. When: Oct. 5 at
NAACP complaints
NAACP complaints YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown City Council Committee on Housing & Economic Development, 5 p.m.,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Johnny Appleseed Festival, noon to 8 p.m.: Live entertainers,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alexus Guy, East Palestine, boy, Sept. 16. Gregory and
Pre-Victorian folk-art cupboards please collectors
Most Americans in the 17th and early 18th centuries had very small houses with no clothes closets
Care Bears, Transformers among Toy Hall of Fame finalists Time for Toys
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. The Fisher-Price Little People and Care Bears will square off
Bond set at $500K for driver accused of killing trooper
Associated Press CLEVELAND Bond has been set at $500,000 for a motorist accused of fatally
Youngstown police issued many speeding citations in last three months
Motorists are still speeding, but not as fast as a year ago, police say