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Young leukemia survivor awarded shopping spree at Burlington

The family of a young cancer survivor received a surprise $500 shopping spree Thursday afternoon at Burlington department store.

JAL pilot admits being almost 10 times over alcohol limit

A Japan Airlines co-pilot arrested after failing a breath test shortly before a London to Tokyo flight pleaded guilty Thursday to being almost 10 times over the legal limit for alcohol.

Days after synagogue massacre, online hate is thriving

A website popular with racists that was used by the man charged in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre was shut down within hours of the slaughter, but it hardly mattered: Anti-Semites and racists who hang out in such havens just moved to other online forums.

Many faiths join to honor Squirrel Hill victims tonight at Temple El Emeth

Gerard Kelly and Kate Fitzgerald of Girard came away from Thursday’s Interfaith Vigil for the Pittsburgh Tree of Life victims with a sense of hope.

Mahoning adoptions join 3 boys to forever families today

Two families celebrated the addition of new members during the fifth annual Adoption Day ceremony at the Mahoning County Probate Court.

Federal fugitive crashes in Austintown today

A fugitive who officials said eluded capture for two years crashed his vehicle this morning trying to flee U.S. Marshals in the township.

Ryan, DePizzo square off in tonight's congressional debate

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said he’s delivered for the 13th Congressional District during his 16 years in the House while his Republican challenger Chris DePizzo said the incumbent has failed the area.

OSHP identifies two who died in I-76 crash

Flooding prompts postponement of Ohio cross country meets

Violence plagued West Virginia prison before Bulger killing

Neil Young acknowledges he and Daryl Hannah are married

Congressional debate under way in Leavittsburg

Trump to troops: Treat migrants' rocks as rifles

President Donald Trump says he told the U.S. military mobilizing at the Southwest border that if migrants try to throw rocks at them, the troops should act as though the rocks are “rifles.”

Shayla Adams indicted in March shooting death

Google employees walk out to protest treatment of women

Board again sidelines Gov. Kasich’s order on Lake Erie algae

Board again sidelines Kasich’s order on Lake Erie algae

Another NASA spacecraft runs out of steam, 2nd this week

Death penalty possible in killing of Vietnamese tour leaders

JR Smith wants Cavaliers to trade him if he's not playing

'Batman,' 'Star Trek' TV collectibles to be auctioned

Man struck and killed by train in Salem

2 Pa. trick-or-treaters wounded when gunfire erupts on street

School bus driver finds Pa. boy dead of hit-and-run at bus stop

UPDATE | Two-vehicle crash kills two on Interstate 76

Two-vehicle crash kills two on Interstate 76

Michigan picks schools to share $25M for security upgrades

Trump expected to announce plan to deny asylum

NASA astronauts to undergo centrifuge training at Ohio base

NASA astronauts to under centrifuge training at Ohio base

Local prayer vigil tonight for Pittsburgh synagogue victims

Lawsuit against Ohio judge over transgender names dismissed

Truck spills fuel on I-80 after mishap

Report: Boardman youth charged after assaulting and threatening dad

Trump says border troops could reach 15,000, surprising Pentagon

Massachusetts US Senator to campaign for Ohio Democrat

Man shot in both legs in a car at Oak Hill and West Myrtle

Two stores were robbed at gunpoint by two men Wednesday

Cafaro Co. offering Howland location for USDA federal building site

Newton Falls man killed in single-vehicle accident

Campbell gets its offense going vs. Ridge

The Campbell boys soccer team’s offense was in a bit of a rut entering Wednesday’s Division III regional semifinal against Mineral Ridge.

ODNR permits company to operate injection well in Brookfield

The day that the state permitted a company to operate its injection well in Brookfield Township is a “day we were hoping would never happen,” said Dan Suttles, a Brookfield trustee.

Early scoring paces Hubbard in semifinal win

Hubbard senior Mike VanSuch might have experienced a bit of deja vu after scoring in the opening minutes.

Food pantry fulfills a need

The new pantry is now fulfilling what was a need at Youngstown's Volney Rogers Elementary School.

Morgan adds experience, scoring for YSU

Devin Morgan is going to try and pick up where he left off at YSU.

Boardman teachers turn grant funds into global-awareness project

With the help of a $5,000 grant from the Turning Foundation, students in Boardman will have the opportunity to increase their global awareness without leaving the classroom.

Ed Puskas: No shock Durkin was fired

People finally noticed Maryland football and it was for the worst possible reason anyone could imagine.

Warren man convicted of 2 counts of kidnapping, felonious assault

A Trumbull County jury found Harold Travis Jr. guilty of six of eight charges, including felonious assault and kidnapping and could get up to 46 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 19.

Mayfield gets first-hand look at coaching chaos with Browns

Baker Mayfield’s baptism with the Browns is complete.

Former Extrudex execs plead not guilty in worker’s death

A federal grand jury indicted the execs for allegedly covering up the death of a worker six years ago caused by unsafe machinery.

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won’t rock you, but Rami Malek will

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive

Warren father indicted in injuries to child 9 weeks old

33-year-old David T. Smith Sr. is accused of endangering the infant Oct. 1, Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 15, and assaulting her Oct. 6-7.

Model train club begins series of open houses with several additions

The steel mills once at the center of life in the Mahoning Valley are still at the center of one of the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s train layouts.

Penguin City Beer taps in to city’s spirit

If You Go What: Penguin City Beer tapping party When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Cedars West End,

Struthers library gets interior facelift

New additions include workspace for teenagers and tablet stations for young children.

GM offers buyouts to 18K workers after posting strong profit

GM reported a $2.5 billion third-quarter profit.

Niles: Release from fiscal emergency possible in January

The final decision to remove Niles from fiscal emergency will rest with whoever is elected state auditor in Tuesday’s general election.

METRO DIGEST || Fatal crash in Warren Township

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Palmyra Road and Melgren Drive in Warren Township.

DJ Durkin fired one day after reinstatement

DJ Durkin’s return as Maryland’s football coach lasted one day.

‘Ice and snow, take it slow’: ODOT readies for winter

Snow plow trucks lined up, awaiting inspection at the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Canfield post. ODOT had its winter readiness event Wednesday to show reporters the equipment and explain its plans to combat snow and ice.

Trump returns to an old formula

Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Midterm elections are approaching. The first major election since

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Raisin in the Sun,” directed by Carla D. Gipson, Hopewell Theatre, 702

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Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Katie Costello announced

“Law and Order: SVU” (10 P.M., NBC): The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a

“Law and Order: SVU” (10 P.M., NBC): The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a family is

Saudi Arabia will cover up savage death of journalist

Editorial: The law in Saudi Arabia is what the ruling royal family says it is, which is why that country’s

high schools

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Hall of Famer McCovey dies at age of 80

Willie McCovey died Wednesday. He was 80.

Calhoun, players say YSU basketball culture has changed

The young are leading the young on the Youngstown State men’s basketball team.

Toledo beats Ball State in error-filled game

Toledo beats Ball State in error-filled game TOLEDO Bryant Koback had two first-half touchdown

First-year coach plays long game at Pitt

Jeff Capel considered the quick fix, but opted for something else.

ohio state buckeyes at a glance

Last season: 25-9 (15-3 Big Ten Conference). Who’s gone: F Keita Bates-Diop, F Jae’Sean Tate, G

OL Kyle Long may go on injured reserve

Chicago Bears right guard Kyle Long has a tendon injury in his right foot, and the team is deciding whether to put him on injured reserve.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Robert and Maureen Kime, Canfield, boy, Oct. 30.

Federal judges order Ohio to allow purged voters back in

Federal judges on Wednesday ordered Ohio to allow voters who had been purged for not voting over a six-year period to participate in this year’s election.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2018. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All

Trump kicks off rally blitz with grievances, immigrant fears

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press ESTERO, Fla. President Donald Trump on Wednesday kicked off

LOTTERies

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Pot amaryllis now

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NIGHTLIFE

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Mighty Mighty River Saints, 8 p.m.

Mayor, YNDC award $150,000 for city’s REVITALIZE Youngstown program

The grant is awarded by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to honor the best neighborhood stabilization efforts in the country

Steelers planning to get aggressive

The Pittsburgh Steelers were bullied the last time they faced the Baltimore Ravens.

New-look Buckeyes to get started

With so many new faces, the expected rebuilding year might be this year instead.

Rocktopia’s triumphant homecoming

Randall Craig Fleischer had to be overwhelmed with happiness at the sold-out audience that greeted

Tribute to military focus of symphony concert

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to the men and women of America’s military

Fabulous ferns - From dinosaur’s diet to modern gardens

By Eileen W. NOVOTNY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer intern CANFIELD Imagine fantastical

Helping our common home with simple selections

By Katie Shipka Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Trash, estimated at 250 million tons

Cast superb in Stage Left Players’ ‘39 Steps’

When there’s a chill in the air, head to Lisbon for a thrill on stage. That’s where the Stage Left Players are presenting “The 39 Steps.”

Library plans book sale

Library plans book sale EAST PALESTINE The Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library

Second Harvest helps start mobile pantry

Second Harvest helps start mobile pantry YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning

WTG

Thursday Onstage “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.,

Winter mulching

Winter mulching As the weather begins to chill and the ground freezes, mulching helps reduce the

Sharing gardens with deer

Q. How do I keep the deer from eating my tulips? Roland from Canfield A. Bulbs are a great

Preserve Boardman park with yes vote on tax levy

Opinion: Preserve Boardman park with yes vote on tax levy If you have the luck to live in Boardman, you

nba roundup | Thursday’s games

Nets 120, Pistons 119, OT NEW YORK Spencer Dinwiddie made a 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in

Walking With Woodpeckers

Walking With Woodpeckers When: Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. What: Take a walk with Naturalist Nick

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