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Stories published September 16, 2017

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

Video on dads to be shown Tuesday before panel discussion

The Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue On Racism and the Mahoning Youngstown Infant Mortality Coalition is inviting the community to view the video “Dads Do Matter” and to attend a panel discussion involving participants in the video.


Getting taste of outdoors today at Boardman Park celebration

Three-year-old Ella Francis’ aim was to have as much fun as possible, and in more ways than one, she hit the mark.


Austintown BOE candidates field questions at forum today

Two candidates running for Austintown Board of Education participated in a question and answer event Saturday afternoon at Upper Room Ministries, 4009 Elmwood Ave.


YSU routs Central Connecticut State

Ma'lik RIchmond plays at the end of blowout win.


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Ma'lik Richmond enters game against CCSU

Ma'lik Richmond has played his first downs of football since 2014.


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Nicks’ performance was as good as gold

Stevie Nicks recently said she doubts Fleetwood Mac will ever make another album.


YSU running over CCS

YSU has four rushing touchdowns through a half of play


McCaster's career run has Penguins ahead

Tevin McCaster's longest run has Youngstown State up on Central Connecticut State


Ma'lik Richmond dressed for football team against Central Connecticut State

Ma'lik Richmond is in uniform on Saturday.


Society digest

society digest


YSU appeal of allowing Richmond to play Saturday denied

Look for Ma’lik Richmond to be with Youngstown State University’s team today against Central Connecticut State University.


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Poland’s rapid start too much for Howland

The undefeated Poland High School football team had just put the finishing touches on an impressive 30-7 win over Howland when head coach Ryan Williams was asked where this puts the team.


Steubenville rallies past Boardman

Boardman has come a long way in a single offseason, but there’s more work to be done if the Spartans wish to become a state powerhouse.


Ohio introduces new opioid prescription guidelines for acute pain

Mahoning County officials hope new prescribing guidelines will help curb area epidemic


Lakeview’s defense bends, but does not break against Hubbard

Zach Rogers was 14 of 23 for 206 yards, including a 36-yard TD pass to Noah Olejnik.


Youngstown library debuts new career/job center

Center aims to help individuals and potentially organizations in training and preparing for jobs


Campbell police seize 56 pot plants

Charges are expected Monday after police served a search warrant at a city home and discovered a suspected marijuana-growing operation.


Royal letdown: KC ends Tribe’s streak at 22

The Indians can return to clinching their division and playoff preparations. Their historic winning streak is, well, history.


Youngstown schools expand after-school program for K-8

Dinner and a healthy snack as well as busing home will be provided by the school district and it’s all free to families.


Turnovers ruin Mooney’s upset bid vs. SVSM

The Cardinals rallied from a 21-0 deficit, but ran out of time.


Canfield student pens second book

Vince Patierno is a junior at Canfield High School. His second book, “This Is Not Real Life,” will be published in December.


Shatner discusses ‘Khan’ and new projects

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES As “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” marks


Record Reviews

Foo Fighters Album: “Concrete and Gold” Grade: B+ When it was learned the Foo Fighters had


After long hiatus, actress Michelle Pfeiffer is back in ‘Mother!’ As sharp as ever

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK When Michelle Pfeiffer first read Darren Aronofsky’s


Man facing federal charges of selling fatal dose of drugs to Warren woman

John G. Simer II, 38, of Maryland Avenue Northeast in Warren was arraigned Friday in federal court on charges he sold heroin that resulted in the overdose death of a Warren woman March 20.


Bankruptcy heads off sheriff sale on former Warren Packard Electric buildings

Maximus III Properties, the Girard company that owns the former Packard Electric facilities on Dana and Griswold streets, has filed for bankruptcy, heading off two sheriff’s sales for the properties.


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Trans chief of women’s program seeks to help all

Megan List, assistant professor and newly appointed Women’s Initiative director at Youngstown State University, talks about what makes her new position special to her.


MA’LIK POLL

Opinion: MA’LIK POLL Should Ma’lik Richmond play for YSU versus Central Connecticut University today? Take


Baptiste’s 5 TDs rocket Rams to win

Lowellville unable to hold onto early lead


MORE PREP RESULTS

FRIDAY’S RESULT TENNIS MARLINGTON 5, WEST BRANCH 0 SINGLES — Lettie Mitchell (M) def. Marina


Steelers’ Dupree clear, Tuitt questionable vs. Vikings

Pittsburgh defensive end Stephon Tuitt’s left biceps is healing and he may be ready to play against Minnesota on Sunday.


Dangers linger as Florida recovery picks up momentum

Associated Press MIAMI Nearly a week after Hurricane Irma walloped Florida, the recovery


Planetarium shows will take guests into space

Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The Westminster College Planetarium season opens Sept. 30 with


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Open interviews Shepherd of the Valley is having open interviews at its communities in Poland, 301


METRO DIGEST || Locked out

Locked out YOUNGSTOWN The co-owner of Extreme Machines of East Dennick Avenue reported Friday


Buckeyes look to fix problems vs. Army

Ohio State players likely will be a little cranky when Army visits for the first time this afternoon.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


ODDLY ENOugh

ODDLY ENOugh Fowl play: Dutch man imprisoned for stealing plastic duck THE HAGUE, Netherlands


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Home invaders can drive you batty

“Scott! There’s a bird in the house!” I was still in bed, and Linda’s voice sounded urgent, but not


Canine Carnival set in Boardman

Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman Park will host a Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival, a free family-


YPD finds 358 pills, gun, while checking suspicious vehicle

Two taken into custody


MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin Kline, 26, of 3980 Fox Haven Drive,


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK Q 9 3 uA 10 7 v7 3 2 wA K 10 Right-hand


ON THE LINKS | Friday’s professional golf result

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE FOREST, ILL. Marc Leishman has a short memory when it comes to golf,


Gun show

Gun show West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, will have a gun


Popular Lake Erie fish are plentiful

Walleyes and yellow perch, the two species that contribute to Lake Erie’s acknowledgement as one of


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The orchestra, led by


State unemployment rate up in August

Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in August 2017, up from 5.2 percent in July 2017.


Reds’ solo homers spill Pirates

Cozart went deep twice


A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week:

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week: Tiawan Clinkscale,


New firefighters

New firefighters YOUNGSTOWN Four new firefighters will be sworn in at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the


YSU hosts short-handed CCSU

The Penguins are 1-1 entering their final non-conference game.


Harvey sends US industrial production down most in 8 years

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. industrial output plunged 0.9 percent in August, the most in


Deliberations stretch on in Slender Man case

Deliberations stretch on in Slender Man case Jurors were still trying to decide whether a


S&P 500 tops 2,500 mark as tech and bank stocks climb

Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks edged higher Friday as technology companies and banks


UN condemns N. Korea’s ‘provocative’ missile test

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North Korea’s


Lawsuit alleges guards arranged fights in jail

Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal lawsuit alleges that guards in an Ohio juvenile detention


Judge says Sessions can’t deny grant money for sanctuary cities

Associated Press CHICAGO Attorney General Jeff Sessions can’t follow through – at least for now


Vatican diplomat recalled amid child-porn investigation

Associated Press VATICAN CITY A high-ranking priest working in the Vatican’s embassy in


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 16

Today is Saturday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2017. There are 106 days left in the year.


Saturn spacecraft makes fiery, final dive

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies


Nicole Vlad and Dr. Evan Wray will marry

Nicole Vlad and Dr. Evan Wray will marry

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Meghan Welsh, Tommy Cichon to wed next week

Meghan Welsh, Tommy Cichon to wed next week

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Kaylie McMurray | Dylan Nielson

Kaylie McMurray | Dylan Nielson

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Hrybiniaks mark 50th anniversary

Hrybiniaks mark 50th anniversary


Bunishes’ golden anniversary is celebrated

Bunishes’ golden anniversary is celebrated

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Tara Yacovone | Brad Ward

Tara Yacovone | Brad Ward

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Audra Jones and Charles Olesky are engaged

Audra Jones and Charles Olesky are engaged

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Massillon 42, Ursuline 13

Massillon 42, Ursuline 13 MASSILLON The Tigers’ passing tandem of Aiden Longwell-to-Austin


Banged-up East captures first victory

Golden Bears’ defense took charge in the second half


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

AREA SCORES Akron SVSM 27, Cardinal Mooney 21 Alliance 49, West Branch 46 Austintown Fitch 35,


SPORTS digest

YSU soccer team falls to Wright State Dayton The Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped


Expert declares qualified end to water crisis in Flint

Associated Press DETROIT An expert who has warned about dangerous lead levels in the drinking


US businesses increase stockpiles

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. businesses increased their stockpiles in July, but at a slower


Commandment signs popping up across Pennsylvania township

Associated Press NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. To Shawn Teamann, posting a sign of the Ten Commandments


Fitch ground game chews up winless Harding

Jakari Lumsden, Joey Zielinski and Randy Smith all rushed for at least 100 yards.