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

INDIANS LIVE/Indians take Game 1 4-0

Game 1


Tens of thousands have yet to submit DACA renewals

Tens of thousands have yet to submit DACA renewals


4 Niger soldiers, 3 US commandos killed in attack in Niger

4 Niger soldiers, 3 US commandos killed in attack in Niger


Board OKs construction of second gas-fired power plant in Lordstown

Board OKs construction of second gas-fired power plant in Lordstown


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Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Court: Teen competent to stand trial in school shooting

Court: Teen competent to stand trial in school shooting


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UPDATE | Arson suspected in Powerhouse bar fire in Warren

The 4:30 a.m. fire today at the Powerhouse bar on Mahoning Avenue was apparently intentionally set.


Sessions relaunches Bush era crime-fighting plan

Sessions relaunches Bush era crime-fighting plan


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Beach Boys coming to Stambaugh Auditorium

Beach Boys coming to Stambaugh Auditorium


Mahoning Unlimited Classroom grad shares his experiences

Mahoning Unlimited Classroom grad shares his experiences


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Youngstown police use Narcan to revive overdose victim on West Side

Youngstown police use Narcan to revive overdose victim on West Side


Warren police investigating shooting inside Big Apple supermarket

Warren police investigating shooting inside Big Apple supermarket


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Hubbard police looking for endangered adult

Hubbard police looking for endangered adult


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Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 7 rundown

Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.


Technology crammed into cars worsens driver distraction

Technology crammed into cars worsens driver distraction


Clues few and elusive for motive of Las Vegas gunman

Clues few and elusive for motive of Las Vegas gunman


House GOP eyes budget passage that is key to tax debate

House GOP eyes budget passage that is key to tax debate


Mahoning County OVI Task Force announces checkpoint grant

Mahoning County OVI Task Force announces checkpoint grant


Police investigate theft from elderly victim

Police investigate theft from elderly victim


Markets Right Now: US stocks edged higher in early trading

Markets Right Now: US stocks edged higher in early trading


3 flee after botched South SIde home robbery try

A Volney Road woman told police she was accosted by three males Wednesday evening, one of them armed, while she was hanging laundry on her porch.


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Robber wounded by own gun after cab driver fights back

Cab driver fires back during robbery


Police find five bags of marijuana during traffic stop

Police find five bags of marijuana during traffic stop


Man gets prison for stabbing dog that put ’hex’ on him

Man gets prison for stabbing dog that put ’hex’ on him


US trade deficit narrows to $42.4 billion in August

US trade deficit narrows to $42.4 billion in August


Jobless claims drop 12,000 to 260,000 last week

Jobless claims drop 12,000 to 260,000 last week


Mitsubishi recalls cars twice to replace Takata air bags

Mitsubishi recalls cars twice to replace Takata air bags


MVCAP hosts first October Harvest progressive dinner

MVCAP hosts first October Harvest progressive dinner


YAFWC planning ‘Autumn Glory’ fundraiser

YAFWC planning ‘Autumn Glory’ fundraiser

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October offerings at the library


Free ladies car clinic Wednesday


‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ set for Saturday

‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ set for Saturday

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Skate Zone hosts community fest


Canfield library is site for book sale

Canfield library is site for book sale CANFIELD The Friends of the Library’s Canfield committee


WR Brown apologizes for ‘all the noise’

Antonio Brown is nearly getting as much practice at saying “I’m sorry” as he is at catching touchdowns.


Phantoms have more offense, new goalie in 2017-18

The Phantoms host the Central Illinois Flying Aces on Saturday and Sunday.


Niles council reflects on wi-fi debacle

Niles council reflects on wi-fi debacle


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Escape at Dannemora,SDRq a movie starring Ben Stiller, is seeking paid extras.


Ford, Gosling cultivate chemistry

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Harrison Ford has a running joke that he can’t


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Spotlight on German composers

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig


Indians, Yankees meet tonight in Game 1

Cleveland will have an eye on slugger Aaron Judge.


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Trumbull Family Fitness unveils plans for downtown Warren wellness center

The center is a stone’s throw from the Trumbull County Courthouse


Losing hasn’t damaged Browns VP’s confidence

Twenty games. One victory. The Browns don’t seem to be getting any better.


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Upcoming Trumbull murder trial producing added security measures

Upcoming Trumbull murder trial producing added security measures


Library identifies four finalists for executive director

Public forum scheduled for Tuesday in Austintown


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Mercy Health undergoing active shooter training

Training at St. Elizabeth was in the ER


Penguins drop home opener in overtime

The Penguins couldn’t complete the comeback on a night the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions raised the franchise’s fifth Cup banner


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Diamondbacks outslug Rockies; Dodgers are next

Paul Goldschmidt launched an early three-run homer and the Diamondbacks built a 6-0 lead.


Historic house fire

Historic house fire LEETONIA The McKeefrey Farm mansion – called the “mansion on the hill” –


Girlfriend of Las Vegas killer says he left her in the dark

Associated Press LAS VEGAS The girlfriend of the Las Vegas gunman said Wednesday that she had no


VW recalls older Touareg SUVs

Associated Press DETROIT DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling nearly 74,000 SUVs in the U.S.


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Academic Senate forgoes statement on DACA decision

Youngstown State University Academic Senate will not be issuing a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA


Man gets prison for drug possession, making meth

Staff report WARREN Matthew R. Henderson, 30, of Arthur Drive and formerly of Robert Street in


Storing summer bulbs

Storing summer bulbs From cannas to dahlias, we love our summer bulbs. Prepare your storage


‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Stage Left

‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Stage Left Stage Left Players will begin its season with “The 25th


Bikini-clad baristas serving up important lesson in free speech

Opinion: SEATTLE, WASH. Amazon, which has made this city the epicenter of a retailing revolution, is not


Trump visits Puerto Rico with a puzzling message

Editorial: Just days after Hurricane Harvey struck Texas on Aug. 25, the White House announced a massive


Hornet nests

Hornet nests If you encounter a hornet nest hanging from a tree or shrub, leave it alone if you


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Come spring ... Prune these perennials

By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Some perennials don’t fare well if pruned late


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Battle of the Sexes (PG-13) The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World


Today

Today Country Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main


Photographer uses bullet holes in timely exhibition at YSU

It’s impossible to make sense of Sunday’s mass killing by a gunman in Las Vegas. Stephen Paddock


Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Steve Vuich and The River Saints, 8 p.m.


Worst shooting, for now

Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons On one level, the horror perpetrated Sunday night by lone wolf


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Scary fun and family events this month in the Mahoning Valley

Dances Family Halloween Bash at the Old Mill: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Lanterman’s Mill, off


Pay attention to what plants are telling you

By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer When you are out walking in your garden,


MVCAP hosts progressive dinner

Staff report warren Mahoning Valley College Access Program will host its first October Harvest


“Real Estate Wars” (10 p.m., Bravo): It’s the series premiere of this show that

“Real Estate Wars” (10 p.m., Bravo): It’s the series premiere of this show that features Canfield


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,


Lynx win WNBA finals for fourth championship

Sylvia Fowles had 17 points and broke her own WNBA Finals record by grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their fourth championship


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Jeff Corwin's Skeggs Lecture recalls his life in the wild

Famed naturalist Jeff Corwin gives YSU Skeggs Lecture

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Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1247.92-0.39 Aqua America, .71


YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 5

Today is Thursday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2017. There are 87 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Puerto Rico death toll jumps to 34, including 2 suicides

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Locked out of his home and with nowhere else to go,


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, South deals NORTH xA Q 3 uJ 9 8 6 4 2 v9 7 6 w4 WEST EAST


‘Dreamcoat’ at Main Street Theater

‘Dreamcoat’ at Main Street Theater Crown Theater Productions will present the musical “Joseph and


Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON

Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON When: Today, 10-11 a.m. What: Explore the wonders of


Photo exhibition at Soap Gallery

Photo exhibition at Soap Gallery A photography exhibition titled “Shutter,” featuring works by


Transplant hydrangeas in the fall

Q. I need to transplant my hydrangea. I planted it two years ago. I didn’t leave enough room. I have


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Raspberry Pi YOUNGSTOWN The Oak Hill Collaborative has launched the next expanded round of the


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Study: 2 in 5 households struggling to afford basics

Associated Press COLUMBUS Two in 5 Ohio households are struggling to come up with enough


Senators: Still probing Trump-Russia ties

Associated Press WASHINGTON Leaders of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday that


toledo Inmate charged in slaying found dead in her jail cell

Associated Press TOLEDO Authorities say an inmate awaiting trial on a murder charge has been


St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Brandy Cella, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 3. Alejondro and


Penn State suspends fraternity

Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State has suspended a fraternity after a student


Carroll County man faces sexting charge

A township police officer, posing as a teen girl, arrested Wayne Harper


Youngstown man pleads guilty to robbing elderly Warren woman

Kenneth Hubbard faces an 11-year prison term


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Octubafest concerts will salute the brass

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University will again


One-Acts at Playhouse

One-Acts at Playhouse The Youngstown Playhouse has added a performance of its Evening of One-


Burgan Real Estate, YSU basketball team up for contest

Winners can score year’s worth of paid mortgages Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Burgan Real Estate,


Youngstown council approves a new contract with a union that delays a salary increase until July 1, 2019

City finance officials say they’re concerned about a general fund shortfall in 2018


3 locations to host annual Oktoberfest

Staff report LIBERTY Kravitz Deli’s fourth annual Oktoberfest will take place this weekend at


Council passes OVI task force grant fund

Canfield City Council gave an update on the search for a new city manager.


Trump in Vegas: ‘America truly a nation in mourning’

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Solemn in the face of tragedy, President Donald Trump visited


Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared Wednesday he never


Chemical safety nominee faces tough questioning by Democrats

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee chemical safety at the


Man runs his vehicle into South Side building

Michael Donadio, 29, of Milton Avenue faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs


Art show at Davis YMCA

Staff report BOARDMAN The fifth annual But I Know What I Like art show will open Sunday at the


Walmart, Aldi salmon buyers subsidizing N. Korea nukes?

Associated Press HUNCHUN, China For North Koreans outsourced by their government to process


Local auto dealers post increase in September sales

Local auto dealers this September sold 272 more vehicles over last September, according to data released by the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’ Association.


Ohio district cancels another high-school game

Ohio district cancels another high-school game MANTUA An Ohio school district has canceled a


Hurricanes’ impact reaches to September jobs report

Associated Press WASHINGTON Damage from two catastrophic hurricanes means the government’s


Tom Petty in last interview: Working ‘keeps me young’

Tom Petty in last interview: Working ‘keeps me young’ LOS ANGELES Tom Petty said in an interview


Business owners remain optimistic about the economy

Optimism among business owners and leaders remains high, but has shifted significantly to a more moderate level according to the recently released PNC Economic Outlook.


LOTTERies

LOTTERies WEDNESDAY’s numbers multistate Powerball 22-23-62-63-66 Red Ball24 Wednesday’s


SPORTS digest

YSU golf takes seventh in CSU invitational AURORA The Youngstown State men’s golf team finished


Woman gets wedding rings back; two people charged

Woman gets wedding rings back; two people charged


Theft by deception

Theft by deception YOUNGSTOWN Two of four people accused of scamming people by purchasing items


PREP ROUNDUP | High school results

BOYS GOLF DIVISION I SECTIONALS At Tannenhauf Qualifiers: Top four teams and four individuals