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Indians top Royals, 7-2

Ryan Merritt retired the final 13 batters he faced in five strong innings.


Hot summer delays fall foliage displays

Crunch ... crunch ... crunch.


Dem chair critical of GOP chair's remark about KKK at Trump rallies

Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras said he was “dismayed” to read a comment from Columbiana County GOP Chairman Dave Johnson that if a Ku Klux Klan member were at a public rally, the Donald Trump campaign wouldn’t throw that person out.


Fire departments often rely on HAZMAT, air base in major fires

Fire departments that have major roads and freeways traveling through their coverage areas say although they keep small amounts of foam to handle gasoline fires, they often rely on HAZMAT teams and crews from the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna to help fight major gasoline fires.


Meditation may be in order to get through year-long Wick Avenue improvement project

Get your aspirin and your blood-pressure pills ready: Wick Avenue work begins Monday.


Boardman's anti-drug program tries different approach

Paige Dill, a junior at Boardman High School, said Friday’s fourth annual Yes Fest really hit home for her.


New law allows 911 callers to avoid drug charges

City 911 call takers and supervisors will begin training later this month on a new state law that allows someone to report a drug overdose without facing criminal charges, if the offense is classified as a minor drug offense.


Cop's sister dead of malnutrition, neglect

A former city police officer is indicted on a charge of failing to properly care for her ailing sister, who resided with her on the city’s North Side and weighed a mere 70 pounds when she died.


Group sends warm thanks to vets in Cleveland

The benefits of knitting go two ways in the eyes of a group of knitters at St. James Episcopal Church.


UPDATE | 2 arrests, some schools closed amid clown threats

Ohio district closes schools after reported clown attack


Pittsburgh symphony musicians reject pay cuts, go on strike

Pittsburgh symphony musicians reject pay cuts, go on strike


Man got generations humming Oscar Mayer wiener song dies

Man got generations humming Oscar Mayer wiener song dies


KKK comments draw fire from Mahoning Democrats

KKK comments draw fire from Mahoning Democrats


Additional crashes follow in the wake of fiery tanker crash

Additional crashes follow in the wake of fiery tanker crash


Niles company awarded contract for air base shooting range

Niles company awarded contract for airbase shooting range


Subaru recalls about 593K cars; wiper motors can overheat

Subaru recalls about 593K cars; wiper motors can overheat


Man to be arraigned in robbery of Family Dollar

Man to be arraigned in robbery of Family Dollar


US closes probe of Jeep automatic braking; no recall sought

US closes probe of Jeep automatic braking; no recall sought


US consumer spending flat in August as auto purchases drop

US consumer spending flat in August as auto purchases drop


Investigators seek answers in fatal New Jersey train crash

Investigators seek answers in fatal New Jersey train crash


Malls, stores consider new ways to protect shoppers

Malls, stores consider new ways to protect shoppers


Chine resigns; Austintown school board seeks applicants

Chine resigns; Austintown school board seeks applicants


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.


Kids Challenge set at Oktoberfestival


Auxiliary to host fall charity bingo


YSU to host Hands- Only CPR training


Church rummage sale today and tomorrow

Church rummage sale today and tomorrow COLUMBIANA Columbiana United Methodist Church, South Main


Former Mahoning Valley head coaches still lending their assistance

You can take the coach out of football, but you can’t take football out of the coach.


Ex-President Clinton in Valley next week; Hillary in Ohio

The campaign hasn’t announced a time or location though visit will be on Tuesday or Wednesday


Valley trend: Multiple doses of antidote required in opioid OD cases

Area officials observe uptick in dangerous drug mixtures


Penguins’ ground game piling up plenty of yardage

YSU has tweaked its zone-read scheme.


Stealing signs hurts safety

Canfield Township has recently fallen victim to another slew of street sign theft, most commonly Victory Lane and Winners Circle


Phantoms move forward on captains

Team votes Apap, Esposito, Pooley as captains for 2016-17.


Canfield bounces back to give South Range its first defeat

The Raiders had started the season 10-0.


Heritage Park planned at YSU

More than 60 former YSU faculty and staff have received Heritage Awards


Outdoor boxing card finalized

Saturday’s event at Palms will honor Meshel


Youngstown picks higher bid for water tank contract

The firm hired was the only one among the top five submitting bids to meet qualifications, the city’s water chief engineer said


SPORTS digest

Green, Burfict power Bengals over Dolphins CINCINNATI Bengals receiver A.J. Green followed his


Organist concert at Stambaugh

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Alan Morrison will present a pipe organ concert at Stambaugh Auditorium


MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

BOYS SOCCER Mineral Ridge 6, Columbiana 0 COLUMBIANA Danny Linebaugh and Trey Richards each


40th annual Rotary Oktoberfestival is this Sunday

In 1976, the Boardman Rotary Oktoberfestival began as a small celebration of Boardman Township and its residents in Boardman Park.


Martin Luther church sale is about funds, fellowship

Martin Luther Lutheran Church sponsors 30th annual trash ’n’ treasure sale


METRO DIGEST || Another I-80 crash

Another I-80 crash HUBBARD A westbound tractor-trailer ran off Interstate 80 in Ohio near the


Tanker crash ties up traffic, keeps crews busy

Fire crews responded to this accident Thursday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Liberty Township, where a tanker truck flipped and burst into flames. There were no serious injuries, but traffic was tied up on surrounding roads for several hours until the road could be repaired.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ryan and Heather McMasters, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 28.


Divided America

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. This year’s presidential campaign has underscored an economic


People report being chased by clowns in 2 Ohio cities

Associated Press GREENVILLE, Ohio Police say they’ve received reports of individuals dressed as


Gordon’s return on hold: Browns WR to enter rehab

Josh Gordon isn’t going back on the field until he gets a tighter grip on his life.


oddly enough

oddly enough Missouri students won’t be sanctioned for video about slaves FAUCETT, Mo. Some


notices

notices BASEBALL Glaciers — Any players who want to play 9U baseball for Glaciers next year


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Community Health reaches deal to sell 4 of its hospitals YOUNGSTOWN The parent company of


‘Deepwater Horizon’ Thrilling, terrifying retelling of disaster

REVIEW ‘DEEPWATER HORIZON’ Grade: Three stars out of four Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell,


Local farmer co-op cafe opens on the North Side

Cultivate: A Co-Op Cafe, selling locally grown and produced food, celebrates its grand opening Saturday.


Trump goes after Clinton – Bill Clinton

Associated Press NEW YORK Donald Trump says he took the moral high ground at the first


Peace in Colombia looms

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Colombia continues to make its way toward the end of a bloody, now 52-year-


Firefighters hailed as heroes after shooting

Associated Press TOWNVILLE, S.C. When two volunteer firefighters rolled up to an elementary


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2016. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Blood Moon Farm, 7 p.m. to midnight: The Canfield Fairgrounds


Lawmakers press Wells Fargo CEO for details

Associated Press WASHINGTON Angry lawmakers heaped another round of blistering criticism on


Overriding of veto draws rebuke from White House

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House lashed out at Congress on Thursday, a day after


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Poland Township trustees, 8 a.m., special meeting to discuss police personnel,


High court to hear case on offensive trademarks

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is taking up a First Amendment clash over the


GOLF

GOLF Ryder Cup Today’s Pairings At Hazeltine National Chaska, Minn. Yardage: 7,628; Par:


Analysis gives clearer picture of deadly violence in Chicago

Associated Press CHICAGO Chicago had 91 homicide victims in August, the deadliest month in the


Carter: US will sharpen ‘military edge’ in Asia

Carter: US will sharpen ‘military edge’ in Asia SAN DIEGO Defense Secretary Ash Carter said


Israel pays its respects to Peres

Associated Press JERUSALEM Thousands of Israelis flocked to parliament Thursday to view the


Pence’s puzzling visit to Leetonia

Opinion: The planning of the Republican vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence visit to Leetonia High School


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO SFlbTOday 8:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Ryder Cup. 10 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint


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MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS

The Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Frank Montalvo, 48, of Erie


States sue to block ceding control of internet system

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Three conservative states are suing the Obama administration in


Meet Alicia Machado

Opinion: By Fabiola Santiago Miami Herald He called her “Miss Piggy” and “Miss Eating Machine” because


What does your car know about you?

Associated Press DETROIT Your car knows more about you than you think. Newer cars that


Valley gets help to fight statewide drug epidemic

Editorial: Some state legislators in Columbus, including Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman,


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STEM stations make learning fun

The Austintown library is introducing a new station for the children to get involved with STEM activities.

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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group If you or anyone you know is interested in


Kristen Shepherd and Daniel Crish will marry Oct. 8

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


Haley Harmon, Adam Magana plan October rite

Haley Harmon and Adam Magana, both of Boardman, plan to be married Oct. 22. Miss Harmon is the


Poland students earn AP Scholar awards

Eight students from the Class of 2016 and 13 from the Class of 2017 at Poland Seminary High School


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Police and fire departments battle to raise money

The Boardman police and fire departments got together for the third annual Battle of the Badges charity softball game on Sept. 12 at the Boardman Field of Dreams baseball field.

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CVMS seventh-grade football is victorious over Struthers

The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team defeated Struthers 34-20 on Sept. 21

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CVMS students are in the presence of greatness

Canfield Village Middle School students were standing in the presence of greatness on Aug. 30.

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Mikoviches celebrate 66 years together

John Mikovich and Doris Napolitan Mikovich of Austintown celebrated their 66th anniversary on July 8


STEM + ME2 hosts open house

In preparation for the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Valley STEM + ME2 Academy hosted two open

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Vukovich-Koch engagement announced

Joe and Patti Koch of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their son, Joseph Koch Jr. of


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Poland church carnival brings families together

Poland United Methodist Church hosted a Family Funday Carnival on Sept. 17 for everyone to enjoy.

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Danielle Downie, Scott Johnson set to be married

Alex and Christine Downie of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Danielle


Inspiration comes to Fellows Riverside Gardens

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens welcomed artist

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BUMC hosts ham loaf sale

BUMC hosts ham loaf sale The Boardman United Methodist Church, located at 6809 Market Street, will


Board president receives honor

The Austintown Local School administration recently announced that its own School Board President,

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Adrienne Misko v Paul Nowoczynski

The Duquesne Club was the setting of the wedding and reception for Adrienne M. Misko and Paul J.


MCCTC students tour Vallourec Star

Engineering students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center had the unique opportunity

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POLICE CALLS

Sept. 6 Warrant: Police arrested Jeffrey Maldonado, 23, of Garwood Drive, Canfield, on a warrant


Canfield Community Briefs

CUMC to host caring for those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s event Canfield United Methodist Church


Brooks brings home the bronze

By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com Austintown School District is one of 3,762 schools to receive


Canfield Sports Briefs

Cardinals’ basketball youth skills academy to be Nov. 1 The Canfield High School boys’ basketball


Interactive stations bring families to the library

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library had the grand opening of

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Artist brings inspiration to Fellows Riverside Gardens

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens welcomed artist

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