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YSU loses in OT

The Penguins forced overtime on Tevin McCaster's 1-yard TD with 1:23 to play.


Penguins and Bison head for overtime

YSU and NDSU are going for overtime


YSU, NDSU traded touchdowns, still tied after three

Bison, Penguins trade touchdowns and remained tied.


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Kinsman officers to raise money for Shop with a Cop

The officers of Kinsman Township Police Department will be waiting tables at Times Square Restaurant, 8078 Main St., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 23.


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Family dog emerges alive and happy from wildfire aftermath

Jack Weaver, who was filming the scene for his parents, captured the moment on his phone in a video that's gone viral on Facebook


Bison tie YSU at halftime

A field goal with three seconds left has the Penguins and Bison tied.


Boardman's annual fire open house today last at current station

Boardman Township Fire Department had every available firefighter on duty Saturday, but not necessarily for putting out flames.


Patterson's TD puts YSU up on NDSU

Damoun Patterson's touchdown catch marks two firsts


Art, beer, memories powering Cortland's first Oktoberfest today

For Daynelle Sanner, this weekend’s Cortland Oktoberfest, the first of its type in the city’s history, has a three-fold purpose: a very personal memorial, a celebration of art and, of course, beer.


Volunteers from Valley, beyond build Phase I of inclusive playground in Canfield

Nearly 200 volunteers from all over the Mahoning Valley and beyond erected Phase 1 of the progressive play space Friday and today.


Weinstein expelled by Academy

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been revoked by its board.


Rescued hostage says abductors killed daughter, raped wife

Former hostage Joshua Boyle said upon arriving back in Canada that the Haqqani network in Afghanistan had killed his infant daughter and raped his American wife during the years they were held in captivity.


Twitter gives Senate names of 201 accounts in Russia probe

Twitter has handed over to Senate investigators the profile names, or "handles," of 201 accounts linked to Russian attempts at influencing the 2016 presidential election.


Another appeal in the fight against HB 70

Youngstown City Schools Board of Education will appeal a court’s denial of a permanent injunction in its fight against House Bill 70, said Brenda Kimble, board president

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Lakeview the top dog after beating undefeated Poland

Lakeview’s football team knew they did something special Friday night


Right place, right time for Wildcats’ Kopnicky

All that was missing was a little slow motion and the familiar sounds of NFL Films.


Valley’s 2 U.S. reps greatly differ on tTrump's Obamacare decision

Rep. Tim Ryan called it ‘a shameful act of sabotage’


Youngstown natives’ vineyard OK, but area in need

The Policy Vineyard, owned by Youngstown natives, which produces Casa Piena wine in Yountville, Calif., has been spared by the wildfires.


Page turner: Cardinal Mooney edges Harding on late TD, PAT

Antonio Page’s 1-yard TD and Andrew Philibin’s PAT kick were the difference.


Bison up next for Penguins

No. 2 NDSU is unbeaten.


2 companies will pitch efforts to sell medical marijuana in Youngstown

There are only two dispensary licenses available in Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.


NAACP celebrates 100-plus years

Youngstown leaders and community members celebrated more than 100 years of the NAACP standing up for civil liberties at Friday’s Freedom Fund Banquet.


After slow start, Cardinals fly over Bears

Canfield shut out East, 24-0.


Gaffigan in film to be shot here

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Comedian Jim Gaffigan has joined the cast of “Them That Follow,” the


The Boss creates a new performance template Springsteen on Broadway

By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK After checking off all the rock-star superlatives in


Hip-hop act Migos is coming to Covelli

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Migos, the Georgia-based hip-hop trio, will come to Covelli Centre on


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Land contract legislation will help protect residents, fight blight, officials say

Legislation targets problem that has caused headaches for local leaders


MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

BOYS GOLF In the Division III state tournament at the Ohio State University Scarlet Course,


Youngstown council to weigh buying former St. Vincent DePaul dining hall

The property would be used for development related to the amphitheater project.


Poland Township police arrest suspects in check fraud scheme

Police say four men cashed fraudulent checks at PNC branches


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Austintown schools have second active-shooter training this year

Just under two weeks since the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Austintown police gave Austintown Local Schools their second round of ALICE Training this year.


Judge orders separate trials for Infante/Nader

The judge agreed to a motion filed by Infante’s defense attorney, John Juhasz, who argued that if both men were tried together, he might be unable to cross-examine Nader – who could refuse to testify.


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Jack Zizzo comes home to share his craft

Jack Zizzo is taking over The Draught House kitchen. His Space Kat restaurant will have something for everyone. The Youngstown native traveled all over the country to learn different cooking styles.

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washington Trump’s blow to health law jolts politics, consumers

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s abrupt move to cut off federal payments to


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Teams report first progress against wine country wildfires

Associated Press SANTA ROSA, Calif. A fifth day of desperate firefighting in California wine


Not what it seems

I’ve taken pride in my observation skills over the years, trusting my senses to relay information


Taylors mark 60 years with a family cookout

Taylors mark 60 years with a family cookout

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Alyssa Balog, Ethan Weist to marry Nov. 24

Alyssa Balog, Ethan Weist to marry Nov. 24

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Amanda Gerber | Ryan Marlin

Amanda Gerber | Ryan Marlin

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100th Anniversary of Apparitions celebration

100th Anniversary of Apparitions celebration YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to join Saturday’s


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Jessica Provenzale, Canfield, boy, Oct. 12.


BMW recalls SUVs

Associated Press DETROIT BMW is recalling more than 85,000 SUVs in the U.S. because a mat that


49ers release LB NaVorro Bowman

The San Francisco 49ers cut ties with one of the few remaining links to their last run of success when they released linebacker NaVorro Bowman on Friday.


METRO DIGEST || Road work on Wick Avenue

Road work on Wick Avenue YOUNGSTOWN Wick Avenue between Westbound Service Road and Madison


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Applications accepted BOARDMAN Applications for sheet- metal worker apprentice openings will be


Stenhouse makes most of playoff spot

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was all over the scoreboard at Charlotte Motor Speedway.


Trump applies chaos strategy to health care, Iran nuke deal

Associated Press WASHINGTON Unable or unwilling to completely erase his predecessor’s signature


Man in critical condition after one-car accident in Struthers

Staff report STRUTHERS A one-car accident Friday night on East Midlothian Boulevard has left a


Man found on Cohasset with gunshot wound to back

Police believe he was shot somewhere else


So many tax lies, so little time

Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords In most cases, it’s best practice to cut through the media noise and go


Was Las Vegas shooter using gambling to launder money? A lot points in that direction

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Now the media are just taunting us with their tall


Well-rested Dodgers welcome weary Cubs

The Cubs and Dodgers are back for a rematch of last season’s NL Championship Series.


Las Vegas gunman targeted responding police, fuel tanks

Associated Press LAS VEGAS The gunman who sprayed more than 1,000 bullets into a Las Vegas


Family returns to Canada after five years in captivity

Family returns to Canada after five years in captivity TORONTO U.S.-Canadian couple Caitlan


‘Wiped out’ Francona aching from October ouster

Terry Francona’s emotions remain raw. The rest of him is just tired.


No. 9 Ohio State is looking to keep rolling on trip to Nebraska

The ninth-ranked Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) beat Nebraska by 59 points last year in Columbus.


Danielle DeChellis | Lance Ronghi

Danielle DeChellis | Lance Ronghi

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Kara Vitus | Nicholas Varga

Kara Vitus | Nicholas Varga

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Amelia Mitzel | Michael Lower

Amelia Mitzel | Michael Lower

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US retail sales surge – most in more than 2 years

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans increased their spending at retailers last month by the


Brittany Housel | Hugo Mendez

Brittany Housel | Hugo Mendez

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GM Foundation gives to five local organizations

GM Foundation awarded $110,000 in grants to five local organizations on Friday.


Trump won’t pull out of ‘worst’ Iran nuclear deal for now

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Friday angrily accused Iran of violating


It’s time to watch your feeders

I’m often asked, “Is feeding birds really necessary?” The simple answer is no. We feed birds because


Judge refuses to lift freeze on Trump grant policy

Associated Press CHICAGO A federal judge in Chicago on Friday denied a request by the U.S.


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Record Reviews

Pink Album: “Beautiful Trauma” Grade: C- Things are not as perfect as they might seem in the


Pope: Catholic guide needs an update on death-penalty issue

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis marked the 25th anniversary of a landmark compilation


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU football, 7 p.m.: The Penguins host North Dakota State in a key


Social Security recipients will see 2 percent boost in 2018

Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Brown: JFK Jr.’s college application for sale was stolen PROVIDENCE, R.I. Brown


Hubbard woman gets makeover on “Live with Kelly and Ryan”

Samantha Reid will be on the show Monday


CCW/CHL class

CCW/CHL class Niles The Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third St., will have a


Man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide for fatal crash

Prosecutors will recommend three-year prison sentence


Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown


Youngstown schools administrative offices begin move out of West Wood Street

Will become home to Youngstown Early College


AROUND THE NBA

AROUND THE NBA Friday’s preseason games Cavaliers 113, Magic 106 Playing without LeBron James,


ON THE LINKS Friday’s professional golf results

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS’ SAS CHAMPIONSHIP. CARY, N.C. Jerry Smith, David McKenzie and Gibby Gilbert


MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY marriage licenses Robert T. Gaps, 40, of 380 Cranberry Run Drive,


Facebook posts allowed in trial

Facebook posts allowed in trial WARREN An order allowing the defense and prosecution to use


5 arraigned on felony drug charges

Four arrested by YPD, one by state patrol


Keuchel, Astros take ALCS opener

Dallas Keuchel dominated the Yankees again, striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings.


SPORTS digest

Former Struthers, KSU hoops star Beachy dies STRUTHERS Bonnie Beachy, who starred with the


Syracuse stuns No. 2 Clemson

Eric Dungey threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns and Cole Murphy kicked a tiebreaking field goal.


The time is right now to ban gun bump stocks

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: We’re relieved congressional Republicans appear ready to consider a limited form of


PREP FOOTBALL Recaps of Friday’s other games

Austintown Fitch 20, Erie McDowell 0 AUSTINTOWN After a scoreless first quarter, Austintown


Celebrating a season of pride for MLB’s Tribe

Editorial: Sure, hopes ran high as the Cleveland Indians entered the 2017 Major League Baseball season on the


AROUND THE NHL Friday’s games

Blue Jackets 3, Rangers 1 COLUMBUS Artemi Panarin and Seth Jones scored to rally Columbus to a


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