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Astros victory at Progressive Field in Game 3 of ALDS series
Houston Astros ahead for keeps in Monday’s 11-3 victory at Progressive Field in Game 3 of the ALDS series

Civil-rights icon and longtime social activist visits Mahoning Valley
40 people came to Monday evening’s Mingle with Minni gathering at Flambeau’s restaurant
Brees breaks NFL's all-time passing record
Drew Brees' 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Quan Smith gave the New Orleans Saints quarterback the NFL's all-time passing record.

Substance turned a Canfield Township stream a cloudy white
As of Monday evening, officials had yet to locate the source of the substance
Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican opponent Chris DePizzo discuss differences
Rep. Tim Ryan and his Republican opponent Chris DePizzo discussed their differences in a candidate forum

United Methodist Community Centers are closing
Services were suspended effective Sept. 15 and the centers are likely to be officially closed at the end of October
Pa. animal welfare workers save 71 beagles crammed in small home
Animal welfare workers removed 71 beagles from a cramped house in rural Pennsylvania, where officials say a woman had been breeding them without a license before she died last month.

Blitz Live Poll Week 7 | Vote on the best players, games
Seven weeks of high school football action have closed, and top teams and players keep shining. Here's an offering of top games and players for you to vote on.

Social media lights up with SpaceX satellite launch
When SpaceX launched a rocket carrying an Argentine Earth-observation satellite from California, both the night sky and social media lit up.
Floods sweep away West Texas RV park, at least 4 missing
Floods sweep away West Texas RV park, at least 4 missing
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks to work at Fox company
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks to work at Fox company
Trump blasts 'terrible’ Chicago crime, but figures are down
Trump blasts ’terrible’ Chicago crime, but figures are down
Kavanaugh to attend White House event, as elections loom
Kavanaugh to attend White House event, as elections loom

'Hero Heart' adorns Dunkin cups, helps Akron Children's
Seven-year-old Preston Helmick of Howland creates art that funds care for other kids
YPD arrests pair after domestic violence incidents
YPD arrests pair after domestic violence incidents
NEW YORK CRASH | Victim texted sister as she got into limo
Roads where limo crash killed 20 are a menace, store says
UPDATE | Michael strengthens into a hurricane, menaces Florida
Michael becomes a hurricane as it heads to US
Animal welfare workers save 71 beagles crammed in small home
Animal welfare workers save 71 beagles crammed in small home
After meeting delay, Rosenstein to fly with Trump on AF1
After meeting delay, Rosenstein to fly with Trump on AF1
Funeral set for officer killed in South Carolina ambush
Funeral set for officer killed in South Carolina ambush
US stocks dip; European stocks slide on Italy concerns
US stocks dip; European stocks slide on Italy concerns
Suspect arrested in 3 Kansas City-area fatal shootings
Suspect arrested in 3 Kansas City-area fatal shootings
Preschoolers learn about apples
The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted an event for preschool students called An Apple a Day on Sept. 13.
Embroiderer’s Guild brings Christmas to August
On Aug. 21, the Embroiderer’s Guild of Youngstown hosted a create a holiday tree design event at the Poland library.
MetroParks Farm hosts petting zoo for the Canfield Fair
The MetroParks Farm ran its annual petting zoo during the Canfield Fair in the Old McDonald Barn.
PUSKAS: Browns find a way through fog to win
It was only fitting that Greg Joseph’s winning field goal was a wounded duck
Trumbull County property revaluation shows first increase this decade
Trumbull County property revaluation shows first increase this decade
COLUMBUS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for the
NFL Locals How Valley players did in Week 5
CHICAGO BEARS James Daniels, C, Warren Harding: Daniels did not play as the Bears had a bye week.
Valley boxers ready to ‘Defend the Foundation’ Saturday
A 12-bout amateur fight card is set for Saturday
The top five global concert tours for the one-week period ending Oct. 3, ranked by average box
The top five global concert tours for the one-week period ending Oct. 3, ranked by average box
Kasich blames both parties for tumult over Kavanaugh
Associated Press WASHINGTON Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the
ON THE TRACKS Sunday’s auto racing results
NASCAR: GANDER OUTDOORS 400 Elliott races to win, earns playoff berth DOVER, Del. Chase
PREP SCHEDULE
PREP SCHEDULE TODAY BOYS SOCCER Cardinal at Brookfield, 5:30 p.m. Columbiana at United, 6
RECAPS OF SUNDAY’S OTHER NFL GAMES
Panthers 33, Giants 31 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Graham Gano connected on a career-long 63-yard field
Republicans throw caution to wind with Kavanaugh
Editorial: The newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court will always have an asterisk – figuratively speaking –
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Phillip T. Graham, 46, of Warren, and Nicole A.
Joseph hits FG in OT to lift Browns over Ravens
On their third try, the Browns finally figured out how to win in overtime
Limousine crash kills 20 in NY
Associated Press SCHOHARIE, N.Y. A limousine loaded with revelers bound for a 30th birthday
Interpol president resigns amid Beijing probe
Interpol says a Chinese official who was reported missing has resigned as head of the international police agency. The update came after Beijing announced Meng Hongwei was under investigation in China.
NFL WEEK 5 Standings & Summaries
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Hold on to your Postal Service
Opinion: By Julie Bates OtherWords As a 22-year postal worker, I’ll be joining my coworkers, our
University to host conference
University to host conference clarion, pa Clarion University will host the 13th Annual NW PA GIS
Today is Monday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2018. There are 84 days left in the year. Today is
Today is Monday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2018. There are 84 days left in the year. Today is
Down 2-0 in playoffs nothing new for Indians
The Indians are very familiar with the postseason hole they’re currently stuck in
ON THE LINKS Sunday’s pro golf results
PGA Tour Tway survives playoff for first Tour title NAPA, Calif. Kevin Tway made a 10-foot
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Border Missourians get Missouri addresses ST. LOUIS A quirk in the mail delivery
Ohio to release 14,000 pheasants for hunters
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 24 public
SPORTS digest
Mike Stoops fired at Oklahoma STILLWATER, OK. Oklahoma has fired defensive coordinator Mike
MLB POSTSEASON Sunday’s Division Series games
BREWERS 6, Rockies 0 Red-hot Milwaukee completes sweep DENVER Wade Miley pitched masterfully
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
METRO DIGEST | Truck driver killed in Mahoning crash
Driver of tanker truck carrying brine killed SMITH TOWNSHIP A truck driver was killed in a crash
Two days in September spotlight the deep political divide in D.C.
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication Two days, not even a month
UFC champ could face fine, suspension for post-fight fracas
When Khabib Nurmagomedov promptly hurdled over the cage and fought with McGregor’s taunting cornermen while his own teammates ambushed McGregor in the octagon, the Russian champion and his friends might have seriously damaged careers
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Sunday’s games Toronto 7, Blackhawks 6 CHICAGO Morgan Rielly scored 19
Listing of Trumbull property-tax value changes
Townships Bazetta: up 6.3% Bloomfield: up 5.9% Braceville: down 0.6% Bristol: up 6.6%

1,000 march downtown to launch weeklong, statewide focus on nonviolence
WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Families, teenagers, young adults,
NONVIOLENCE PRINCIPLES
NONVIOLENCE PRINCIPLES Participants in Ohio Nonviolence Week commit themselves to these