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Driver of truck carrying brine killed in Mahoning crash
His identity has not been released pending notification of his family
Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Tennessee Dems
Music superstar Taylor Swift announced Sunday she’s voting for Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her long-standing refusal to discuss anything politics.
Ick factor: NYC so far turns up nose at food-scrap recycling
New Yorkers are so far turning up their noses at the city’s ambitious organics collection program, which has stalled because not enough people are participating in the often-smelly chore of separating out all those table scraps, spoiled meat, rotten vegetables and cut grass.
No Columbus Day in Columbus: City to honor veterans instead
The largest city named for Christopher Columbus has called off its observance of the divisive holiday that honors the explorer, making a savvy move to tie the switch to a politically safe demographic: veterans.
Fla. governor says storm could become Category 2 hurricane
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has gotten a little stronger and is next expected to dump heavy rains over western Cuba in the coming hours before it makes its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Stomping out hate: 1,000 march downtown to launch weeklong, statewide focus on nonviolence
Families, teenagers, young adults, grandparents and people of all colors walked down Wick Avenue through downtown Sunday in the city’s Eighth Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally that kicked off Ohio Nonviolence Week through Saturday.
Property values increase throughout Trumbull County
Northern townships saw particularly strong gains
'Venom,' 'Star' combine for biggest Oct. box office ever
Those two films alone raked in more than $120 million this weekend
Kasich predicts good year for Democrats after Kavanaugh debacle
The Senate leader said the chamber will not be irreparably harmed
Limousine blows stop sign, crashes, kills 20
It is the deadliest traffic accident in at least a decade in the U.S.
Ravenous Baltimore defense next for Browns
Baker Mayfield faces a major challenge in his first home start today as the Browns host the Ravens.
Madrigal Christmas dinner and show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Christmas Madrigal Dinner and Show, performed by Tapestries of Ohio,
Blaney tries to move in NASCAR title hunt
Ryan Blaney hopes to stamp himself a contender in the next round of the playoffs.
‘Walking Dead’ star Andrew Lincoln will try his hand at directing
If YOu Watch What: Season 9 premiere of “The Walking Dead” When: 9 p.m. tonight Where: AMC

Essential ingredients of Plaza Donuts will stay the same
New owners of Plaza Donuts plan new drinks, locations and donut types.
The eighth annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally is today
It’s the kickoff event for Nonviolence Week in the Mahoning Valley
Mount Union extends winning streak to 20
Mount Union showed a little bit of everything during its 63-7 win over Wilmington on Saturday.
Mooney’s Kennedy kicks game-winner for YSU
YSU football team stood by Zak Kennedy and the senior kicker rewarded that trust.
Teachers and students take on summer STEM programs
Thirteen area students saw how area transportation plans are executed. A Canfield teacher used some summer vacation to learn more about STEM.
JetBlue will offer fewer frills on its cheapest tickets
JetBlue will offer fewer frills on its cheapest tickets NEW YORK JetBlue is following the lead
Trump fails to keep Rx promise
Opinion: As he celebrates U.S. Senate confirmation of his nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the U.S.
Apple, Firefox tools aim to thwart Facebook, Google tracking
Apple, Firefox tools aim to thwart Facebook, Google By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW
The Vindys in Packard show
WARREN Youngstown-based rock band The Vindys, with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2,
Pope OKs study of Vatican archives into McCarrick scandal
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has authorized a “thorough study” of Vatican
Classic horror film with Valley ties turns 50
Staff report “The Walking Dead” – which begins its ninth season tonight – is one of television’s
Shipwreck may be oldest found in Lake Erie
Associated Press TOLEDO Shipwreck hunters who spent eight days this summer unearthing and
Special FBI team helping probe deadly South Carolina attack
Associated Press A special FBI team that investigated the slayings of five police officers in
Charges rare for Hollywood figures in year since Weinstein
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The #MeToo movement has sent dozens of once-powerful Hollywood
Corn dogs and cows: Woman visits all 88 county fairs in Ohio
Associated Press FINDLAY Lexa Kessler is making an 88-county dent in her bucket list. The 24
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Detroit freeway could be renamed for Franklin DETROIT Officials in Detroit are
For the Week of Sunday, October 7, 2018
Brenda S. Rhodes et al to Suzanne R. Morgan, S. 15th St., Sebring, $92,500. Karen Bella to
Steelers, Falcons eye urgent Octobers after September slide
Atlanta has blown 3 fourth-quarter leads
Grand opening
Grand opening CANFIELD A grand opening for Studio Pump, located at 5231 S. Canfield-Niles Road,
Banksy artwork self-destructs just after $1.4 million sale
Banksy artwork self-destructs just after $1.4 million sale LONDON Art prankster Banksy has
Limelights and Career Paths
RECOGNITION The Ohio Association of Realtors board recently awarded Darlene Mink-Crouse of the
John Glenn’s suburban Maryland house sells for $1.3 million
John Glenn’s suburban Maryland house sells for $1.3 million BETHESDA, Va. The suburban Maryland
Mini museum rooms on display in Tennessee are dollhouse scenes
Mini museum rooms are dollhouse scenes By AMY MCRARY Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Nicholas Fall Festival, noon to 7 p.m.: Homemade Greek food,
Youngstown schools CEO should not keep his bonus
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich’s office sent the following email in response to the Sept. 16 editorial
WASHINGTON
Opinion: WASHINGTON The descent of American capitalism into a racket is being greased by professed
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jasmine Anderson and Willie Jones, Youngstown, boy, Oct.
MORE BIG TEN FOOTBALL
No. 15 Michigan 42, Maryland 21 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Shea Patterson threw for a season-high 282
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
George Woitek of Youngstown aced the 156-yard No. 6 at Mahoning Country Club. He used a 6-iron.
Issue 1 meets a ‘Serial’ force
Opinion: Over the next 30 days leading to the November elections, the best battle might not involve names
SPORTS digest
Hannon to speak to Curbstoners Beaver Township Bob Hannon, the radio voice of Youngstown State
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 7
Today is Sunday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2018. There are 85 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Farmers National Bank v. Jesse Wooten, money. docket
Bishop Nevels honored Saturday at McGuffey Centre fete
Bishop Nevels founded two churches during his many years in ministry.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 4:30 p.m., special session with executive session with the
Blue ribbon winners announced
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of Youngstown recently hosted its annual Flower Show at
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Fortnightly IV will meet at 7 p.m. for a program presented by Rosemary Antonucci,
MORE MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE FOOTBALL
North Dakota State 56, Northern Iowa 31 CEDAR CITY, IOWA Easton Stick had two scoring runs and a
Haskins leads Ohio State over Indiana
The Buckeye’s quarterback threw for a career-best 455 yards and six touchdowns.
Fatal shooting
Fatal shooting WARREN Warren police say they responded to gunshots at 805 W. Market St. at 4:15
Show empathy, not disdain for victims of sexual abuse
Opinion: Show empathy, not disdain for victims of sexual abuse Despite years of victim advocates trying to
Provide feedback on Youngstown schools in a school quality survey
Youngstown City Schools seek parents’ views
AREA BOWLING
AREA BOWLING amron lanes St. Christines Men — Joe Ray 263-726, Chuck Sanor 238-680, Nate
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Mignonette Garden Club will meet at noon at the Canfield Library, W. 43 Main St., in the
1st Grow Ohio cannabis crop is growing
Columbus Dispatch Along a wide meander of the Muskingum River southwest of Zanesville where the
COLUMBUS DAY
COLUMBUS DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Salem Library to host craft class Monday
Salem Library to host craft class Monday SALEM A Halloween-themed decorated gift bag and
AREA GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming scramble
OCTOBER Today — Youngstown State women’s golf annual outing at Youngstown Country Club. The format
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s recaps
Miami (Ohio) 41, Akron 17 AKRON Kenny Young had two rushing touchdowns and one receiving, Brad
MONDAY
MONDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Elks Lodge 305, 824
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
OCTOBER Today — Third annual Pumpkin Pie 5K at Columbiana High School, 700 Columbiana-Waterford
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxililary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails. Austintown AARP 4339
Panera Bread offers Pink Ribbon Bagels
Staff report Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, recently launched its
Amazon has lots of questions for Columbus, others in chase for HQ2
Columbus Dispatch A portion of Columbus’ pitch to lure Amazon’s second headquarters and the 50,000
LOCAL GOLF SCORES
LOCAL GOLF SCORES mill creek golf course Mill Creek Ladies Play of the Day (best score on
YSU NOTEBOOK More from Saturday’s game at Stambaugh Stadium
TARGETING Senior defensive end Tyler Sims was ejected for targeting in the second quarter of
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 65, Arkansas 31 FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 334 yards and four
REGIONAL COLLEGES Saturday’s football games
Pittsburgh 44, Syracuse 37, OT PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh’s Darrin Hall, an Austintown Fitch
AROUND THE NHL | Saturday’s games
Canadiens 5, Penguins 1 PITTSBURGH Paul Byron scored two goals and added an assist, leading
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Friday Columbiana 48, Wellsville 12 WELLSIVLLE Jake Cross
Poetry for people who hate poetry
But you don’t hate it. At least that’s what I hope you’ll discover as you read this column. I