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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


Tigers pummel Indians

Detroit is 2-13 against Cleveland


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


Steelers defeat Bengals

Big Ben throws 3 TD passes


Secrecy continues to shroud public pensions

Opinion: State law exempts public pension payments from Ohio’s public records laws.


Browns collapse against Ravens

Cleveland blows early 20-point lead


Morells mark 60th at Mass and dinner

STRUTHERS Don and Mary Morell of Struthers celebrated their 60th anniversary with a Mass at Christ

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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

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Katherine Fauvie, Nathan Anthony set wedding date

NILES Karl and Lisa Fauvie of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katherine

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Miss Comstock, Mr. Crissman are engaged

The engagement of Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, is being

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Jenna Rovnak, Joseph Speziale are engaged

BOARDMAN Jenna Rovnak and Joseph “JC” Speziale, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.

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Sarah Hartman, Craig Wiencek to be married

AUSTINTOWN Sarah Hartman and Craig Wiencek, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement

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Tersaja Elliott, Matthew Harper plan October rite

Tersaja Lachelle Elliott and Matthew Todd Harper, both of Waldorf, Mich., are engaged and planning a

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Miss Chadwick, Mr. Audia plan Oct. 1 wedding

CANFIELD Brian and Frances Chadwick of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Miss Connelly, Mr. Sinning plan wedding

Heather Connelly and Brett Sinning, both of Stow, Ohio, are engaged and planning to marry Oct. 8.

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Givhan-Leet vows will be exchanged

Michelle Lynn Givhan and Clarence Leet III, both of Fowler, are announcing their engagement and

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Katie Hawkins, Damien Beebout are engaged

BOARDMAN Donald and Debbie Hawkins of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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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

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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


Ohio State defeats Oklahoma

Buckeyes rolled, 45-24


Strong second half lifts Massillon over Ursuline

Long passes burn Irish


YSU sloppy in blowout

Penguins defenders shut down Colonials


Worth the wait

OSU rains down on Oklahoma


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


McCown has Browns’ full confidence, trust

Veteran takes over for injured RGIII


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.

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Judge Jones at 90

Opinion: Ask Judge Nathaniel R. Jones for a pivotal life moment from his


Auto racing

Auto racing NASCAR XFINITY Drive for Safety 300 Saturday’s Results At Chicagoland


SATURDAY’S MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES

No. 15 Tennessee 28, Ohio 19 KNOXVILLE, TENN. Joshua Dobbs threw a pair of 20-yard touchdown


Indians get win, but also suffer big loss

Broken hand ends Carrasco’s season


High School

High School SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Grand Valley 34, Valley Christian 0


On the links: Area Golf League scores

BEDFORD TRAILS Mahoning Valley — League champions: MD Plastic (Mike Durina, Bob Price, Patsy


Despite criticism, Penn State honors Paterno

50th anniversary of coach’s first game commemorated


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


Drivers prepare to start their aggression

Chase usually produces temper tantrums


notices

notices BASEBALL Rizer 14-U Classic B team — plans tryouts for the 2017 season. For more


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


GOLF

GOLF Champions Tour Nature Valley First Saturday Scores At B-Pebble Beach GL; 7,040-yards;


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