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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Animals, art celebrated today on Warren's Courthouse Square

Sydney Votino loves birds. The 10-year-old brought her green cheeked conure talking parrot to Saturday’s All About Animals Art Show and Celebration in Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.


Latino fest's move was perfect timing

The move for the popular festival to Campbell has brought people from Pennsylvania while avoiding the construction closures on some of Youngstown's main thoroughfares.


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Cincinnati Zoo’s baby hippo to star in Facebook video series

The Cincinnati Zoo says its popular baby hippo will star in an internet video series


DeBartolos celebrate 71st anniversary

DeBartolos celebrate 71st anniversary

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Blitz: Friday prep football scores

Friday's area scores and more from around Ohio and Pennsylvania.


YSU survey: 46 percent of faculty less optimistic

Lower scores on a university satisfaction survey aren’t negative, but merely more accurate, a Youngstown State University official said


Boardman’s O’Horo and Forte show skills in opener

Boardman showed it was ready to dominate this season by taking down East in their opening game

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Struthers defense locks down Liberty

The Leopards didn’t run one offensive play in the third quarter.

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Portman, local officials discuss ways to fight human trafficking

Senator and local leaders, law enforcement discuss ways to fight human trafficking


Campbell’s Brown breaks up Valley Christian’s last pass to save game

Campbell had already given up one big play in the fourth quarter, but the Red Devils weren’t about to give up two.

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Congressman Ryan reaches Youngstown teachers

Practicing social-emotional learning in the classroom is what will transform schools for the better, said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th.


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Boardman officials plan safety services memorial at new fire station

Memorial at Boardman fire station will honor local police and fire, and 9/11 victims


Bengals benefit from porous Irish defense

An 85-yard catch and run put Benedictine ahead late.


PREP FOOTBALL roundup

Cardinal Mooney 21, Cleveland Heights 12 CLEVELAND Antonio Page rushed for 208 yards and passed


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Independent Niles shop is all about books

The Niles establishment specializes in used and new paperbacks, – and writing classes.


Rape conviction extends sentence to 10 years

A man who raped a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant as a result of the incident, will be off the streets for 10 years.


METRO DIGEST || Animal art show

The All About Animals Art Show and Celebration will be on Courthouse Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.


METRO DIGEST || Awaiting extradition of suspect from Fla.

Awaiting extradition of suspect from Fla. HUBBARD Police are awaiting extradition of a suspect


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Allegiant pulling out of Y-W Regional in January

Allegiant Airlines announced Friday that it would be removing their flights from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport on Jan.4. The company blamed decline in passengers. January through July passenger figures show a decline of 39 percent in the past year.


Flawed Aghanistan plan

Opinion: New York Times: If there is a compelling case to be made for deepening the United States military


Soft drinks don’t ‘feed the world’

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Coca-Cola has a new ad in which a young girl wishes to grow a


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Nancy Kearns Morris blazed trail of community leadership

Editorial: Those attending today’s memorial service at St. John Episcopal Church in Youngstown for Nancy


Pope Francis inspires Iowa church to use solar energy

Associated Press NORWALK, IOWA Church leaders in central Iowa are turning to solar power for


N. Korea fires three missiles; US says tests fail

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Three North Korea short-range ballistic missiles failed


Historians warn against rushing to take down statues

Associated Press NEW YORK It’s not just about Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The


Harvey slams Texas coast

Associated Press CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Hurricane Harvey smashed into Texas late Friday, lashing


Taylor Swift releases new song

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK You can finally shake it off: Taylor Swift has


SPORTS digest

Scrappers edge Bears after wild pitch in 5th NILES Jonathan Laureano scored the decisive run on


Trump wearing out his welcome in many venues at home, abroad

Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View President Bill Clinton went to Oklahoma City after a terrorist


Victorian Players changes name, announces season

Staff report The Victorian Players has announced that the theatre group is changing its name to


‘Wonder Woman’ director slams Cameron’s criticism

‘Wonder Woman’ director slams Cameron’s criticism LOS ANGELES The director of “Wonder Woman”


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 6:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour made in Denmark. 7:25 a.m. (NBCSN)


Murry is chairman of committee against racism

Murry is chairman of committee against racism YOUNGSTOWN The United States Conference of


Barbers mark 50th wedding anniversary

Barbers mark 50th wedding anniversary

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Amanda Ripple, Mr. Phillabaum to wed Sept. 23

Amanda Ripple, Mr. Phillabaum to wed Sept. 23

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Amanda Mirone, Michael Persing are engaged

Amanda Mirone, Michael Persing are engaged

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Kathryn Callow | Kyle Bruns

Kathryn Callow | Kyle Bruns

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Melissa Moss | Eric Gelsomino

Melissa Moss | Eric Gelsomino

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Focusing on art, not its impact ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

By JOSEPH LONGO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) A deafening, auto-tuned voice screeches


LOTTERies

LOTTERies FRIDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 17-38-42-51-65 Mega Ball11


McDonald takes control against Brookfield with long march

The Blue Devils’ Alex Cintron and Josh Celli combined for 273 rushing yards.


Tasteless mockery of trailer- park life

Opinion: By Brooke Binkowski Los Angeles Times (TNS) A new restaurant has opened in San Diego’s tony


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Friday: Six birdies, including four on the back nine, helped the Warren JFK graduate shoot a 69 in


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Babcock and Brandon Olson, Hubbard, boy, Aug. 24.


ON THE LINKS | Friday’s professional golf results

NORTHERN TRUST OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. Two swings cost Dustin Johnson the lead, and it wasn’t long


McGregor vows to stop Mayweather in second round

Floyd Mayweather weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds Friday for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made weight at 153 pounds.


Ground game, front seven lifts Howland over Lakeview

It was all about the run for the Howland Tigers in a season opener Friday night at Richard Lombardo Stadium.


VW engineer gets prison

Associated Press DETROIT A Volkswagen engineer who had a key role in the company’s diesel


Trump setting records for low presidential approval

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump started as the most unpopular new president in the


washington Trump pardons ex-Ariz. sheriff

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump spared his ally former Sheriff Joe Arpaio a


MORE PREP RESULTS FROM FRIDAY

FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Maplewood 14, Bristol 0 CORTLAND Tommy Rink scored eight goals


Trails to rails for birders, hunters

It’s impossible to prove a negative, but not finding something does not prove it is absent. For


AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s Major League Baseball games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 4, Royals 0 CLEVELAND Ryan Merritt didn’t look like a rookie ,


A cool time of year

As though televised football games aren’t evidence enough, when I reached for a hoodie Thursday


National-security aide Gorka leaves White House

National-security aide Gorka leaves White House WASHINGTON White House national security aide


Ox roast

Ox roast Poland The New Middletown Farmers and Sportsmen’s Club, 3341 E. Calla Road, will have a


Mistakes are costly for Fitch in defeat

The Falcons will wonder what could have been after a couple of missed opportunities cost them.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: x10 5 2 u10 6 4 3 2 v10 9 8 wA 9 Partner


Hallorans mark 50 years with family, friends

Hallorans mark 50 years with family, friends

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SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS

SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.


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