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Stories published September 23, 2017

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

Senior driving, road safety topics for Tuesday crime-watch meeting

The speakers will be from the Traffic Safety Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol.


Former steelworkers share memories of the job at labor museum event today

It’s been slightly more than 40 years since the job Phill Datko loved was suddenly over, and even though he still laments the loss, he remains grateful for what it provided.


Home-grown goodies, sunshine greet Mahoning Ave. fest visitors today

Jay Coy of North Jackson brought his organic home-grown fresh veggies, including heirloom tomatoes and Italian green beans, and Mother Nature brought the sunshine to the third annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest today, making it a pleasantly warm day for festival visitors.


Trump's Twitter tirade against NFL players drawing harsh rebuke from owners, players

President Donald Trump used Twitter Friday to slam Sen. Rand Paul and other Republicans who might oppose the GOP's last-gasp effort to topple the Obama health care law.


Prominent Mahoning Valley philanthropist Anthony Lariccia dies at 71

Mr. Lariccia said he was "deathly afraid of materialism. ...I avoid mansions and Mercedes."


City police probe death of 62-year-old man as homicide

City police probe death of 62-year-old man as homicide


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Mooney forces four Boardman turnovers in victory

The Cardinals (2-3) forced four turnovers, including two with their back to their own end zone.

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Youngstown, other Valley schools, have high rates of students on Medicaid

Slightly more than 80 percent of Youngstown City School District students receive health care through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program – the highest percentage in Ohio.


At least 2 ICE detainees remain on hunger strike at CoreCivic's prison on Hubbard-Youngstown Road

Non-participants placed on lockdown, detainee’s wife says


Canfield jumps on Struthers early to go 5-0

Canfield needed less than a minute to take over Friday night’s marquee matchup with Struthers.

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Total domination by Western Reserve offense, defense

Western Reserve quarterback Dominic Velasquez threw for 248 of his 251 yards in the first half, including all three of his passing touchdowns.

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Girard council to decide fate of medical marijuana ordinance Monday

Girard city council may vote to overtuen Mayor Melfi veto.


Blue Devils’ ground game tames Tigers

Cintron gained 165 yards.


UAW moves to combine locals to save GM money

Leaders of the local United Auto Workers unions are hopeful the difficult move to combine two unions will benefit the future of General Motors Lordstown.


Car show memorializes MCCTC grad

A tearful Zach Signore, an MCCTC senior student and event coordinator, said the event was the best way to memorialize Bowers. “Tommy was all about car shows,” Signore said.


Slow start, key dooms Hubbard

Howland’s William Hines recovered a bad snap in the Hubbard end zone for a touchdown.


No details on death investigation at YSU

Officials at Youngstown State University Friday refused to provide many details about a death investigation on campus.


‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ returns to Fairview

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN When “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” opened on Broadway in 1995, the infectious


Local coffee roaster visits Peru to connect with growers

Matt Campbell went to Peru not just to get some good coffee for his coffee shops, but to also create relationships with the coffee growers.


ODOT projects in Mahoning, Trumbull counties next week

Work begins Monday in Sebring


Complaints lead to prostitution sweep

The chief said prostitution and drugs are linked, and all of those arrested have prior criminal records.


Boardman zoning to launch new online records system

MyGov system will make zoning records easily accessible to the public.


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Hurricane disasters prompt Poland students to help

Poland's high school mascot roamed the lunchroom at Dobbins Elementary where students came together to raise $475 that will go to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. They were rewarded with a special lunch Friday with high-school football players and cheerleaders..


Danielle George, Michael Bernard to wed in October

Danielle George, Michael Bernard to wed in October

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Surging Cardinals rally past Pirates

Rivero blew his second save


Around the Horn

Around the Horn Friday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 8, Yankees 1 TORONTO


MLB STATISTICS

MLB STATISTICS STANDINGS american league East Division WLPctGB z-Boston8964.582— New


Remish, Raiders top Warriors to stay perfect

After a slow start, South Range running back Peyton Remish scored three touchdowns in the second quarter.


PREP FOOTBALL roundup

Ursuline 28, Warren Harding 24 WARREN Warren Harding (0-4) outgained Ursuline (2-3) 364-226 but


SPORTS digest

Poland football tickets on sale starting Monday POLAND The Poland High School Athletic


Man crashes into back of Warren Giant Eagle in suicide attempt

Man crashes into back of Warren Giant Eagle in suicide attempt


Gun show

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


Kyle Busch takes pole in second NASCAR playoff

Larson also will be in front row


Does the N. Korean H-bomb threat push US closer to war?

Associated Press WASHINGTON Would exploding a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific, as North Korea


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Garrett close, but not quite ready to return

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett might be close to making his NFL debut.


METRO DIGEST || Man found dead by relatives

Man found dead YOUNGSTOWN Police said a 62-year-old man was found dead inside a home on Dorothy


Not-guilty plea

Not-guilty plea STRUTHERS Raymond Beatty, 28, a Poland Township road department employee who


Local ministry seeks donations for Puerto Rico relief

Templo Fuente de Gracia is taking donations of money and supplies to aid in disaster relief after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico.


Spate of overdoses in Trumbull County continue

There were 15 overdoses in the county from overnight Thursday into Friday


Good wood – and bad

Show me a log in the lake or a branch near the bank and I see a target at which I will pitch a


ON THE LINKS | Friday’s pro golf results

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ATLANTA Justin Thomas hit a 5-iron to 6 feet for an eagle on 18th hole at the


21 states notified of election hacking

Associated Press The federal government Friday told election officials in 21 states that hackers


Trump’s hiring order stalls

Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons While the headlines scream DACA, DACA, DACA (Deferred Action for


We all deserve great health care

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Want good quality, lower-cost health care for your family. And –


Trump weighs options as travel ban nears its expiration date

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is weighing the next iteration of his


It’s time for watchers to pay fair share

According to the preliminary results of the recently released 2016 National Survey of Fishing,


BRIDGE

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Steelers’ Harrison itching to play again

Aging linebacker did not see action against the Vikings


Families hold out hope for news of missing in the Mexico quake

Associated Press MEXICO CITY Hope mixed with fear Friday on a 60-foot stretch of a bike lane in


Energy leads US stocks indexes to a mostly higher finish

Associated Press A listless day on Wall Street finished with U.S. stocks eking out small gains


Public shaming likely, but GOP wary of new laws after Equifax

Associated Press WASHINGTON Prospects are good for a public shaming in the Equifax data breach,


Little Big Town heads back on tour after Ryman gig

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Every time country vocal group Little Big


UNLV looks to get creative against No. 10 Ohio State

Runnin’ Rebels won’t provide much of a measuring stick


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Luncheon canceled YOUNGSTOWN Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Youngstown/Warren Regional


2 more arrested in teen’s shooting

Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio Police have arrested two more 14-year-old boys in connection with


Trade panel

Associated Press WASHINGTON Low-cost solar panels imported from China and other countries have


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Cherelle Conner and Nicholas Bell, Youngstown, boy,


Steinbeck-Starkey wedding date set

Steinbeck-Starkey wedding date set


Shana Wilson, Jim Schuler set date for Dec. 23

Shana Wilson, Jim Schuler set date for Dec. 23

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Eva Colwell, Jordan Diana to wed in October

Eva Colwell, Jordan Diana to wed in October

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Jessica Donlon, Louis Lee set wedding date

Jessica Donlon, Louis Lee set wedding date

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Gennaro, Miller plan nuptials for mid-October

Gennaro, Miller plan nuptials for mid-October

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Krukowskis mark 50th anniversary

Krukowskis mark 50th anniversary

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Smiths host garden party to celebrate 50th

Smiths host garden party to celebrate 50th

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Amanda Calko, Joseph D’Ulisse plan fall wedding

Amanda Calko, Joseph D’Ulisse plan fall wedding

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YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 23

Today is Saturday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2017. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Anthony Rapp thrilled about new show

IF YOU WATCH What: “Star Trek: Discovery” Where: CBS All Access When: subscription streaming


Illegal immigration trumps any other issue, including a hurricane

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication During the campaign, Donald J. Trump made lots of


Dam failing as scope of Puerto Rico’s disaster becomes clear

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican officials rushed to evacuate tens of


GOP using ‘strong-arm tactics’ on redistricting, Democrats say

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Senate Democrats say Republican legislative leaders are stymieing


Mazda 6 recalled; wiring short can knock out power steering

Associated Press DETROIT Mazda is recalling more than 60,000 midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada


GOP’s Obamacare repeal all but dead; McCain deals blow

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. John McCain declared his opposition Friday to the GOP’s last-


Obama campus assault guidance gets scrapped

Obama campus assault guidance gets scrapped WASHINGTON The Trump administration Friday


Mendes gives $100K for quake relief

Associated Press Shawn Mendes has launched an online fundraiser to help those affected by the


Unprecedented disasters call for international aidSFlb

Editorial: The late summer of 2017 may well go down in the annals of Western Hemisphere weather history as


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Fall Fire Fest, 7 p.m.: Come listen to live music, feel the warmth


Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the


Friday’s College Football games

Virginia 42, Boise State 23 BOISE, IDAHO Kurt Benkert threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns


HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS | More results from Friday’s events and today’s schedule

FRIDAY’S RESULTS TENNIS lakeview 3, ashtabula lakeside 2 Singles — Anna Garvin (L) def. Kailin


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