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Tribe sets franchise record in win against White Sox
The Cleveland Indians set a new franchise record for consecutive wins.
Flags to be lowered Saturday in Ohio to honor Harry Meshel
In honor of former state Sen. Harry Meshel, Gov. John Kasich ordered that all American and Ohio flags at public buildings in Mahoning County and at the Ohio Statehouse be flown at half-staff Saturday from sunrise to sunset.
GM to shut down 3 more weeks
The General Motors Lordstown Complex is scheduled to have an additional three weeks of downtime scattered over September and October.
Acclaimed Taiwanese chefs pick Youngstown for first Ohio visit
Chi-wen Chen and Ching-Long Huang's acclaim as renowned Taiwanese chefs have taken them around the globe and this week, they're in Youngstown.
Case against Sebring ex-water system operator going to trial
The final scheduled pretrial hearing in the criminal case against Sebring’s former water-system operator wrapped up today with no plea agreement, so the case is headed for a jury trial Nov. 6.
TAG seizes, burns more than $332K worth of pot
The largest seizure of marijuana by the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force since 2014 was destroyed Thursday when 332 plants with a street value of $332,000 went up in smoke.
18-year-old girl's case one of Judge D'Apolito's hardest, he tells her
Judge Anthony M. D’Apolito told a Youngstown woman her case is one of the hardest he’s adjudicated in his brief tenure as a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge.
Equifax breach exposes 143 million people to identity theft
Equifax breach exposes 143 million people to identity theft
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 18
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Authorities plan expansion of naloxone access in Hamilton County
Authorities plan expansion of naloxone access in Hamilton County
Hurricane aid measure grows to $15B as Irma bears down
Hurricane aid measure grows to $15B as Irma bears down
Kasich orders flags flown half-staff in Meshel's honor
Kasich orders flags flown half-staff in Meshel's honor
Walgreens customers donate more than $10M for Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Walgreens customers donate more than $10M for American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
HURRICANE IRMA | Death toll now at 10, increasing threat for Florida
Death toll now at 10, increasing threat for Florida
Crestview schools have school supply drive for Houston students
Crestview schools have supply drive for Houston students
Youngstown police arrest 2 on misdemeanor drug charges
Youngstown police arrest 2 on misdemeanor drug charges
Youngstown man charged with possession of fentanyl
Youngstown man charged with possession of fentanyl
Trump tweets about DACA decision, says not to worry
Trump tweets about DACA decision, says not to worry
Woman charged for stealing from her elderly grandmother
Woman charged for stealing from her elderly grandmother
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 3 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Red Cross offers 'Zero to Hero' training for hurricane relief volunteers
Red Cross offers “Zero to Hero” training for hurricane relief volunteers
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Kate Millett, feminist author of 'Sexual Politics,' dies
Kate Millett, feminist author of 'Sexual Politics,' dies
Sacked: Browns rookie Garrett out weeks with ankle injury
Sacked: Browns rookie Garrett out weeks with ankle injury
Markets Right Now: Stocks edge higher in early trading
Markets Right Now: Stocks edge higher in early trading
Ohio jail supervisor sentenced for misusing database
Ohio jail supervisor sentenced for misusing database
Cleveland Police: Taco Bell employees fatally shot armed robber
Cleveland Police: Taco Bell employees fatally shot armed robber
US productivity improved at ho-hum 1.5 pct. rate in spring
US productivity improved at ho-hum 1.5 pct. rate in spring
YSU speaker series to look at fossil fuel impact
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University lecture series on energy and the environment launches
HURRICANE IRMA | Nearly 900K without power in PR, more than half Barbudans homeless, toddler dead
Hurricane Irma lashed Puerto Rico with heavy rain and powerful winds late Wednesday, leaving nearly 900,000 people without power as authorities struggled to get aid to small Caribbean islands already devastated by the historic storm. Florida rushed to prepare for a possible direct hit on the Miami area by the Category 5 storm.
AAC rivals Howland, Canfield play to a draw
The game ended in a tie but it was viewed differently by the two teams.
Valley residents worry about friends, family in Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service has recorded 185-mile-per hour-winds from Hurricane Irma
Poor grades for school districts may obscure improvements
The state has established a more rigorous scoring sta
Playoff-bound Scrappers rally past Bears
Nothing, it seems, can slow down the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
SPORTS DIGEST | Warren JFK hires Elder as baseball coach
Warren JFK has announced the hiring of Thomas Elder as the Eagles’ baseball coach. Elder replaced long-time Warren JFK baseball coach Don Lee, who retired last spring.
Mother, son arraigned in rape of girl
Also arraigned on six counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition.involving a child under 13 was Donald J. Bonetti of Campbell, and Adam J. Myers of Niles pleaded guilty to rape involving a 14-year-old girl.
Mahoning elections board rejects 2 Youngstown charter-amendment proposals
Supporters of the initiatives plan to take the matter to the Ohio Supreme Court.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | More prep results
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS TENNIS West Branch 3, Alliance 2 SINGLES — Alix Kelley (A) def. Marina
A YSU panel seeks approval of new shared governance guidelines
“This will hopefully engender a spirit of governance that will, over time, come naturally,” said YSU Trustee Ted Roberts.
Quick-response team should help with overdose epidemic, officials say
The attorney general’s office awarded Mahoning County $125,000 to help establish the team.
FALL FILM PREVIEW: Clooney holds mirror to angry America
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Most things have changed in George Clooney’s life since
Selah Dessert Theatre Season kicks off with all-female comedy
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Dessert Theatre will open its season next Thursday with the comedy
KSU Trumbull officials unveil special flag
Their friendship during her husband's deployment was like bandage flight, KSU Trumbull worker says.
Lance Hundley changes mind twice on counsel in capital case
For the second time in a month, Hundley fired his court appointed attorneys.
YSU construction projects going as planned
Trustees also approved James Yukech as associate vice president for technology and chief information officer at a salary between $145,000 and $175,000 annually.
Disc Dog’s Y-town Club competing in Austintown
Josie, an Australian cattle dog, gains her footing upon catching a disc during Ohio Disc Dog’s third week of league play late last month. The Youngstown chapter competes against teams from the U.S., Canada and Europe.
METRO DIGEST || 6th Ward neighborhood chats at Flamebeau’s
Neighborhood chats YOUNGSTOWN Councilwoman Anita Davis, D-6th, would like to extend an
Streetcorner at Dutch Village Inn
Streetcorner at Dutch Village Inn Motown music tribute band Stretcorner will come to Dutch Village
Exhibit at McDonough Museum
Exhibit at McDonough Museum “Salon de Fleurus” opens Friday at the McDonough Museum of Art, 525
Watt’s up: Steelers rookie LB jumps into starting gig
Harrison will be on sideline when Browns game begins
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Internet access COLUMBUS On Wednesday, state Sens. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, and Cliff
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS/singers “Porgy & Bess,” by Opera Western Reserve, at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000
Trump disingenuously downplays exploring opportunities in Russia
Opinion: WASHINGTON There comes a point in the unspooling of every complex political-financial-legal
Federer ousted by del Potro
So much for the first U.S. Open matchup between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Meshel funeral
Meshel funeral YOUNGSTOWN Services for Harry Meshel are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St.
NFL roundup
TEXANS Watt’s fund-raising continues to escalate HOUSTON J.J. Watt was ready to discuss his
‘Great American Trailer Park’ at Dublin Grange
‘Great American Trailer Park’ at Dublin Grange Dublin Grange Theatre, 6571 Fairground Blvd.,
Houston cleanup has little crime, lots of helping hands
Houston cleanup has little crime, lots of helping hands HOUSTON After riding out Hurricane
Courtships, mating, storing food for winter are all activities of ... WILDLIFE IN AUTUMN
By Terry Shears OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Kids go back to school. Jackets come out of
Energy companies lead modest rebound for US stock market
Associated Press Energy companies led U.S. stocks to modest gains Wednesday as the market recouped
Planting a tree now
Planting a tree now As long as you keep it watered, a new tree is a great addition to the fall
This weed is highly poisonous
Q. Is this a weed, or a fruit-bearing plant? Is it edible by humans? Birds? Kathryn from Canfield
Services sector expanded at stronger rate in August
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. service businesses grew at a faster pace in August as
A tool to alleviate poverty
Opinion: By Aditi Katti OtherWords Imagine a government-funded anti-poverty tool that encouraged people
Former Manson disciple Van Houten granted parole again
Associated Press CHINO, Calif. Leslie Van Houten, the youngest of Charles Manson’s murderous
Twomey’s art displayed at Westminster
Twomey’s art displayed at Westminster new wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s Foster Art
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: White Buffalo Woman, 9 p.m. Blue Wolf
Adding color in fall
Adding color in fall Mums are just the start! Kale, flowering cabbage, pansies and other plants
15 states, DC sue Trump administration over ending DACA
Associated Press NEW YORK Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government
Harry Meshel: Champion of Valley's working class
Editorial: There is a reason Harry Meshel, the political icon of the Mahoning Valley, was so committed to
Perennial hibiscus: A WOW in the late summer garden
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Looking for something that says “wow” in
Dali group says DNA test disproves paternity
Associated Press MADRID A paternity test has disproved a Spanish woman’s claim that she is the
Irma lashes Puerto Rico, leaves tiny Barbuda devastated
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hurricane Irma lashed Puerto Rico with heavy rain and
GOP, Dem senators calmly discuss bolstering Obama health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans and Democrats serenely discussed ways to curb premium
Heartbreak in Oregon
Associated Press TROUTDALE, Ore. A fast-moving wildfire chewing through Oregon’s forestland is
Trump overrules GOP with deal on spending, debt, Harvey aid
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump briskly overruled congressional Republicans
FEMA still focused on Harvey as Irma looms
Associated Press WASHINGTON Faced with the looming threat of dual disasters, the Federal
House passes bill to speed deployment of self-driving cars
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House voted Wednesday to speed the introduction of self-driving
NCCA FOOTBALL roundup
MEMPHIS TIGERS LB Dillon out for year with shoulder injury MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis linebacker
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Omega Masters. 3 p.m. (GC) Women’s golf:
Carrey bares soul in film about playing Kaufman
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press VENICE, Italy Jim Carrey, the comic actor who was one of
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK It (R) A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Shelby Hippo and Daniel Rice, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 5.
FAIRVIEW ARTS AND OUTREACH CENTER Method 8 to call it quits with film about cancer
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Method 8, a local film producing group that has completed hundreds of
Coyotes
Coyotes When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon. What: Soil & Water Conservation Service Educator Jason
Concerts at the Canfield Fair brought memorable moments
Chris Young was happier than usual during his concert Monday at the Canfield Fair. That’s because it
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 1:30 p.m., work session, township park, 7291 Stewart
Speed limit may be dropping on North River Road in Howland
Speed limit may be dropping on North River Road in Howland
Civil rights group wants concerts by Kid Rock canceled
Associated Press DETROIT The choice of Kid Rock as the opening act for a new sports arena in
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER MLB GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 10, Rays 6 ST. PETERSBURG Eduardo Escobar had three hits and three
Youngstown man who escaped from cruiser gets 18 months in prison
Youngstown man who escaped from cruiser gets 18 months in prison
Cubs’ Quintana outduels Cole, Pirates
Alex Avila didn’t need to hit the ball hard to get the Cubs on the board.
It’s 14 & counting for Tribe
Carlos Carrasco allowed three hits in a complete game, giving the Cleveland Indians their 14th straight win.
A month-by-month look at Fall Films
SEPTEMBER “It”: Friday “Mother!”: Sept. 15 “American Assassin”: Sept. 15 “Brad’s Status”:
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