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New Castle cops seeking 3rd suspect charged in triple homicide

City authorities are seeking a third suspect in the triple homicide in the city Tuesday.

Blue Line clearly involved in Girard speed cam citations, attorney claims

Atty. Marc Dann argued in a court document Blue Line Solution’s claim it doesn’t issue citations to speeding drivers is invalid because court documents show BLS cashes checks from drivers and provides customer service regarding the citations.

Girard senior hosting fund-raising walk for Huntington's Disease

A Girard High School student is raising awareness for a rare, debilitating disease.

4 Campbell cops treated with symptoms from unidentified powder

Four Campbell police officers were hospitalized Friday after coming into contact with a white, powdery substance.

Florida Panhandle medical care on life support after Michael

Prosecutors: Bill Cosby's bid for new trial is 'meritless'

12-pound lunar meteorite sells for more than $600,000

Some things to know about Ohio’s medical marijuana program

Ohioans sometime in the next two months will be able to buy and use marijuana products to treat nearly two dozen medical conditions after obtaining a recommendation from a physician. Here are a few things prospective patients should consider as the state’s medical cannabis program gets rolling.

AP-NORC Poll: Just 1 in 4 thinks Kavanaugh told entire truth

Just 1 in 4 people thinks Brett Kavanaugh was completely honest when he heatedly rebuffed charges of sexual assault and heavy drinking during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing, and Republicans and Democrats hold starkly divergent views of whether his sworn testimony to senators was credible, a poll released Friday showed.

Trump offers praise to Montana congressman who body-slammed reporter

President Donald Trump praised a Republican congressman for body-slamming a reporter last year, calling him a “tough cookie” and saying he thinks it might have helped him win election in Montana.

Mahoning County OVI has weekend saturation patrols

Train mows down crowd at India festival, at least 58 dead

Browns trade RB Hyde to Jaguars

The Browns dealt RB Carlos Hyde to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.

Feds: Child exploitation focus of Pennsylvania church probe

$215M settlement proposed in alleged USC gynecologist abuse

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1B, thanks to worsening odds

Blueberry, split-pea distribution Saturday in Youngstown

Ohio woman charged with murder for leaving infant in hot car

Ohio student’s class essay about being raped sends man to prison

Youngstown police on scene of South Side shooting

Trump praises Montana congressman who body-slammed reporter

UPDATE | Campbell cops released from hospital after encountering powdery substance

Campbell cops hospitalized after encountering powdery substance

Lane restrictions today through Saturday on US Route 224 in Boardman

Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

Mahoning County judges urge vote against state Issue 1

Mahoning County judges urge people to vote against state Issue 1

Three thefts reported at Boardman Walmart

UPDATE | Anthony Cooper, 19, charged with eight felony counts in New Castle homicides

Anthony Cooper, 19, charged with eight felony counts in New Castle homicides

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PA lawmakers leave town, clergy child sex abuse bill undone

Dozens of rescued beagles begin finding new homes

Cleveland announces gun buyback aimed at getting guns off streets

National Guard training center renamed for former president

Ohio tests new clearance idea to sell off unwanted liquor

Huge Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots lure gamblers

The Mega Millions jackpot is nearly a billion dollars, the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

Valley teams fighting for playoff lives

Playoff scenarios will begin to take shape tonight across the Mahoning Valley.

New Wilmington teen faces 7 felonies in triple homicide

A juvenile witness said 19-year-old Steven Procopio shot her mother and sister before turning the gun on her.

Poland girls tee off in Columbus today

The Bulldogs are in the state tournament for the second time in three years.

Herron making an impact for Scots’ defense

Wooster sophomore Mark Herron’s season began with a position change.

Ryan calls energy incubator lab opening ‘thrilling’

The congressman who secured funding to get the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center started and TBEIC’s board chairman both admitted they were never sure they would see this day.

Harris starts job as new WRTA executive director

The Western Reserve Transit Authority’s new executive director joins with decades of transportation experience.

SPORTS DIGEST | Cash, Olson receive preseason HL honors

Cash, Olson receive preseason HL honors INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. The Youngstown State women’s

Boardman Park seeks levy renewal with increase

Boardman Park has operated on the same 1-mill tax rate for 70 years and is the only park in Ohio to maintain millage of that level for so long, a park official says – noting that the staff and board have been “prudent stewards” of these funds.

ROUNDUP OF THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENTS DIVISION I Canton District Canfield 2, GlenOak 0 CANFIELD Ellie

Innovative Teacher grants awarded to area educators

The Turning Foundation, in partnership with The Raymond John Wean Foundation, has awarded 15 Innovative Teacher Mini-Grants.

‘HATE U GIVE’ IS A MUST

‘HATE U GIVE’ IS A MUST Film Review ‘The Hate U Give’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4)

Price pitches Red Sox to World Series

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, talks with starting pitcher Justin Verlander after the Boston Red Sox loaded the bases during the second inning in Game 5 of a baseball American League Championship Series on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rosen beat down by Broncos

Arizona’s rookie quarterback threw three interceptions and fumbled twice.

‘Halloween’ remake strays from the original

With hollow eyes and sagging cheeks, the flabby white mask of Michael Myers is horror’s great blank slate.

Several Trumbull County fire departments are applying for a FEMA grant

Trumbull County firefighters hope to get $1,816,575

Valley theater loses premier actor

The Mahoning Valley theater community is mourning the death of David El’Hatton, who was one of the finest actors in the area for several decades.

Man arraigned in Niles murder and felonious assault

Novelist thrills audience at Youngstown library with her recipe for success

Books by thriller author Lisa Gardner are on display at The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. Gardner was the guest speaker at the library’s Literary Society fundraising event Thursday.

Community celebrates end of summer with Sunset at the Park

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 22 the MetroParks Farm hosted their annual

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Builders Association to construct offices

Builders Association to construct offices VIENNA The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and

Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border

Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY As some 3,000 Hondurans made their way through Guatemala,

Family with newborn shelters at Walmart

Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Fla. Their home full of soggy furniture and mosquitoes, Wilmer

THURSDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES

THURSDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES Blue Jackets 6, Flyers 3 COLUMBUS Cam Atkinson scored twice in the

Browns CB Gaines is out with concussion

E.J. Gaines will miss Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.

Candy-free Halloween event planned

Candy-free Halloween event planned boardman Beyond Expectations South Bridge Therapy & Learning

oddly enough

oddly enough Nonnative venomous spider found living in Ore. OREGON CITY, Ore. The types of

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,

Review: Renacci didn’t properly report flight costs

Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci traveled repeatedly aboard a

Facebook dismissed from family’s lawsuit

Associated Press CLEVELAND Facebook has been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by the family of a

Death toll from hurricane increases to at least 30

Associated Press MEXICO BEACH, Fla. More than a week after Hurricane Michael slammed into the

Taliban attack kills top Afghan officials

US commander unharmed Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A high-level meeting to lay out

G League to offer $125K contracts to elite prospects

The G League will begin offering “select contracts” worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Emily Haas and Ryan Moon, Masury, girl, Oct. 17.

Fran DeWine doesn’t like some things Trump says, but is pleased with how he governs

The Republican governor nominee’s wife campaigned in Boardman

Saudi Arabia Trump concedes missing journalist likely dead

President warns of ‘very severe’ consequences if Saudis murdered him Associated Press

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield

Sex sting suspects indicted by grand jury

11 suspects arrested overall

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., neighborhood meeting, Township Green, 379

Probe opened into Pa. clergy abuse

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation of child sexual

Facebook’s election ‘war room’ sets sights on fake news

Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. In an otherwise innocuous part of Facebook’s expansive

THURSDAY AROUND THE NBA

THURSDAY AROUND THE NBA 76ers 127, Bulls 108 PHILADELPHIA Ben Simmons had a triple-double

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Twilight Zone Live,” 7:30 p.m.: Original adaptations ($13, $10

Murray, Penguins blank Maple Leafs

Matt Murray and the Pittsburgh Penguins slowed down Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Poland Schools Start with Hello

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland schools took the Sandy Hook Challenge with a Start

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Jump Start lessons benefit fifth-grade students

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com During the week of Sept. 24-28, Canfield Village Middle

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Library celebrates Deaf Awareness month

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com For National Deaf Awareness month, the Poland library kicked

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Band performs for elementary school students

The Boardman High School marching band performed for elementary students on Sept. 19 at Spartan Stadium.

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Wrestling sign-ups open for upcoming season Wrestling sign-ups for the upcoming season can be done

Children celebrate civil servants with “Paw Patrol” party

The Austintown library encouraged community engagement for its youngest patrons with a “Paw Patrol” themed party on Oct. 6.

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Boardman Park has Halloween activities for the family

Boardman Park is ready for Halloween with events happening through the month of October. The Pumpkin

Cats in need at Angels for Animals

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Angels for Animals is looking for community members to

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Boardman Park has Halloween activities for the family

Boardman Park is ready for Halloween with events happening through the month of October. The Pumpkin

Austintown senior citizen completes Panerathon race

At 90 and one half years young, Doris Stilgenbauer was determined to take part in Panerathon 2018

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Boardman Park has Halloween activities for the family

Boardman Park is ready for Halloween with events happening through the month of October. The Pumpkin

CHS soccer goes pink for annual Pink Out

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior and varsity soccer player Jad

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Boardman Community Briefs

Surviving the holidays while grieving seminar offered GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a

Library embraces STEM with robot building event

The Poland library hosted a build a robot event for children 10 and up on Oct. 11.

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Poland Community Briefs

Local Trick-or-Treat Trick-or-Treat in Poland will take place on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Have a safe

Boardman Park has Halloween activities for the family

Boardman Park is ready for Halloween with events happening through the month of October. The Pumpkin

BHS hosts annual Drum Night

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School hosted its sixth annual Drum Night

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Austintown Community Briefs

Local Trick-or-Treat Trick-or-Treat in Austintown will take place on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Firefighters visit Hilltop during Fire Safety Week

To celebrate Fire Safety Week, students at Hilltop Elementary School received a special visit from members of the Cardinal Joint Fire District on Oct. 10.

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Cats in need at Angels for Animals

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Angels for Animals is looking for community members to

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Canfield Community Briefs

Local church sponsors shoe drive Canfield Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a Soles4Souls drive to

Boardman Sports Briefs

Boardman JV football falls to Barberton The Boardman High School junior varsity team fell to

Austintown Community Briefs

Local Trick-or-Treat Trick-or-Treat in Austintown will take place on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FIVE to WATCH

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Boccieri, Rulli locked in intense battle for 33rd Ohio Senate seat

Opinion: Democrat John Boccieri and Republican Michael Rulli are likely in the most hotly contested local

In-match coaching would boost tennis, says Mouratoglou

Serena Williams’ coach says in-match coaching should be allowed in tennis to help the sport’s popularity.

OSU’s Haskins, UM’s Winovich Big Ten’s best so far

The Big Ten’s best teams so far, No. 2 Ohio State and No. 6 Michigan, have the best players on both sides of the ball at the midway point of the season.

Say it ain’t so, dietary scientists

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Say it ain’t so: Alcohol in moderation is bad for us again!

Phantoms’ late goals not enough vs. Black Hawks

The Youngstown Phantoms scored three goals in the third period

Searching for suspects

Searching for suspects YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for men who are suspects in a recent string

BOARDMAN | Park levy

BOARDMAN | Park levy The levy is a renewal with an increase. With current property values,

lottery Drawings

lottery Drawings Fast facts The combined jackpot for today’s Mega Millions drawing and

Residents should support mental health, other levies

Editorial: One of the hallmark func- tions of taxpayer-supported government at all levels has long been tending

Mayfield ready to get past ‘worst loss’ of career

Physically, he’s fine. Mentally, Cleveland’s quarterback hasn’t healed.

CLUB CALENDAR

CLUBS Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will host its second meeting at A La Carte Restaurant in

Today is Friday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2018. There are 73 days left in the year.

Today is Friday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2018. There are 73 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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