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

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.


Steelers trounce Falcons

Roethlisberger and Brown shine for Pittsburgh


Property values increase throughout Trumbull County

Northern townships saw particularly strong gains


Browns beat Ravens in OT

Greg Joseph kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime.


Columbus ends tradition of celebrating Columbus Day

City workers will have Veterans Day off instead


'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


Tease photo

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


Tuesday is the last day to register for the general election

Early voting in Ohio starts Wednesday


Tribe’s bats go silent in ALDS loss to Houston

Lindor drives in Cleveland’s only run on solo homer.


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.


Rootstown plays keep-away to beat Valley Christian

The Rovers improved to 7-0 with a 30-16 win.


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


Lumberjacks shut out Phantoms

Youngstown starts season with four losses


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


Haefke earns HOF induction

Teri Haefke has bowled 65 300 games.


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


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