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JJC's Brotherhood Council students help ROTC adorn Wick Ave. bridge with flags

The Wick Avenue bridge over Interstate 680 is the latest to be adorned with flags to commemorate veterans, but for five young men, those flags represent something more.

Cleveland zoo worker keynotes YSU's Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff

For Adriana De Los Santos, growing up in Youngstown as the child of Mexican immigrants was like living in two worlds at the same time.

1st-time candidate ousts mainstream incumbent in NY state senate primary

Democratic socialist Julia Salazar has overcome scrutiny of her personal life and questions about truthfulness to win the Democratic primary for a state Senate seat in Brooklyn.

Cuomo defeats former "Sex and the City" star in NY primary

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has defeated Democratic primary challenger Cynthia Nixon to win his party’s nomination for a third term.

Animal advocates to address Warren council after chain found embedded in dog's neck

Animal advocates plan to address Warren City Council members at their Sept. 26 meeting about tethering laws after a dog was removed from a yard and had emergency surgery Saturday.

Jamey Sprankle sentenced again for raping a child

Jamey L. Sprankle, 46, of Union Street Southwest, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to raping, molesting and photographing a young girl for about six months starting in August 2017.

Obama in Cleveland: Vote in November to stop Trump's radical agenda

“This is not normal what we’re seeing. It is radical.” He said a continuation of Republican control in Washington would threaten Medicaid, affordable health care, even democracy.

Global summit rebukes Trump, cheers on work to aid climate

Congressman Ryan to present $281K grant to Girard firefighters on Friday

Mahoning grand jury indicts serial rapist, man charged with stabbing daughter

Jimmy Carter: To beat Trump, Dems cannot scare off moderates

GM recalls 1.2M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem

Mahoning grand jury indicts Austintown man in his daughter's death

Dem senator tells feds about Kavanaugh 'information'

Pennsylvania sends troops, water rescue team for storm help

Amazon's Jeff Bezos to start $2 billion charitable fund

Theft and indecency alleged in Boardman Walmart episode

Alleged domestic violence leads to Boardman arrest

Cleveland airport system expected to better air traffic flow

US, Cuba to meet on mysterious 'health attacks' in Havana

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations begin

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

Scheduled guests Friday on the Louie B. Free internet radio broadcast

Olivia is now a tropical depression, more rain for Hawaii

The Apple Watch is inching toward becoming a medical device

Officials: 3 people found dead inside Ohio apartment

HURRICANE FLORENCE | Tropical bands from Florence begin lashing Carolinas

Tropical bands from Florence begin lashing Carolinas

UPDATE | Coroner identifies woman, infant killed in Dayton house fire

Coroner identifies woman, infant killed in Dayton house fire

Gunman kills his wife, 4 others and himself in California

US Sen. Brown helps secure YARS, Camp Ravenna federal funding

Silly Science Sunday is free at OH WOW!

Mill Creek Park roads closed about six hours Sunday for race

Mill Creek Park roads closed six hours Sunday for race

John Mellencamp to bring concert tour to Stambaugh Auditorium

IGS announces new natural-gas rate for Youngstown customers

STATE REPORT CARDS | How did your school do?

STATE REPORT CARDS | Youngstown City Schools grades fall

Youngstown police find suspected drugs after traffic stop

Smoke damages South Side repair shop

Auditor: multiple errors in Ohio medical marijuana program

Final South Side Summer Experience gathering is Friday

Mahoning County sees increase in bond rating

Warren police investigating third rape this month

New Panera Bread in Boardman opens Tuesday

DeWine buys Weather Channel ads ahead of hurricane

AP: Firm worked for Cordray's agency, then campaign

Ohio hospital closes psychiatric unit after regulation changes

Jacob LaRosa sentencing set for Oct. 12

Trump rejects Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico

No two ways about it

YSU wideout Zach Farrar is committed to his dual-sport career.

Adi family sells downtown Youngstown businesses

“After 8 years in downtown Youngstown, my family and I have made the decision to sell Downtown Circle and Hookah,” Musleh said in her post. “I will be joining my husband overseas as we continue our lives there.

Laid off GM Lordstown workers and others approved for training assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday $875,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to assess workforce needs after the second round of layoffs at the General Motors plant in Lordstown.

Stein time: Cards top Falcons

Sisters team up to help Canfield win easily.

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Youngstown demolishes East Side home used as a dumping site

It’s part of a plan to take down vacant structures that are used for dumping

Gordon says he is still ‘conflicted’ after tie

Even days later, Josh Gordon’s emotions remain jumbled following his first season-opening game since he was a rookie in 2012.

SPORTS DIGEST || YSU cross country ranked No. 14 in region

The Youngstown State men’s cross country team has moved up to 14th in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) Great Lakes Region poll as both the Penguins men’s and women’s teams head to the Auto Owners/Playmakers Spartan Invitational hosted by Michigan State on Friday.

Canfield officials answer questions about council terms

Two November ballot measures would allow council members to serve up to four 4-year terms, if passed.

Preps at a Glance

VOLLEYBALL Hubbard 25-25-22-25, Poland 20-17-25-21 POLAND Hannah Roose led the Eagles with 12 points and two aces.

Man escapes from Warren police cruiser for 13 minutes

A city man escaped from a Warren police cruiser early Wednesday after being arrested on a domestic-violence charge, but it only got him 13 minutes of freedom.

Additional victim in South Side child-porn case

A superseding indictment accuses Daniel Fleischer of coercing two minor victims to engage in sexual conduct which he filmed and shared with others.

Rust Belt Theater Company ‘Hollow’ takes legendary story to new places

Based on “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the play brilliantly examines social acceptance and the

'Lonesome Traveler' tells folk music's story

If You Go What: “Lonesome Traveler, the Concert” When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Orr

YSU jazz greats will gather for concert

If You Go What: Jazz All-Stars concert When: 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Ford Family Recital Hall,

Comprehensive Logistics among fastest-growing companies in U.S.

The Youngstown-based business lands at No. 4,697 on the annual list.

Struthers completes road resurfacing, sidewalk installation

Seven streets were resurfaced over the summer.

High court issues stay on Hundley execution

The Ohio Supreme Court ordered a stay on the execution of Lance Hundley while his appeal remains pending.

ABC water district plans to levy fee on home, business owners

Boardman Administrator Jason Loree shows a photo of himself in an area of the township that floods often at the ABC Water and Storm Water meeting at the township government center Wednesday.

Is fall the best time to plant trees and shrubs?

Is fall the best time to plant trees and shrubs? It depends on the type of tree, the root

Where do your pills come from?

There was a time when most prescription drugs were made in the USA. That included both brand-name

For summerlong beauty, create a cutting garden

Do you love setting fresh cut flowers on your kitchen counter top?

YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 13

Today is Thursday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2018. There are 109 days left in the year.

Disaster stories from a veteran gardener

By Barb Delision OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Back in June, I thought this was going to be

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kelly Rende and Antonio Melia, Youngstown, girl, Sept.

Time to ‘plan’ the garlic planting

Time to ‘plan’ the garlic planting What type of garlic will you plant this fall? Is your garden

WTG

Thursday Onstage “Bakersfield Mist,” 7:30 p.m., Selah Theater, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers;

Here’s why hydrangeas turn green

Q. I noticed my hydrangea flowers are turning green. Why did they do this? Is there something wrong

Correction

Correction The wrong day was listed in Monday’s Worth a Look column about a free open house

Mercy Health aims to move nursing program to Bowling Green State University

The move is being made to address a statewide shortage of nurses and increase education opportunities.

Garden Forum Flower Show

Garden Forum Flower Show When: Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. What: An autumn garden flower

“Take Two” (10 p.m., ABC): When a woman is conned out of her life savings by her fiance,

“Take Two” (10 p.m., ABC): When a woman is conned out of her life savings by her fiance, Sam and

Mulidore to welcome Babbaro to Las Vegas

Angelo Babbaro will be in good hands when he makes his Las Vegas debut next week. The Sinatra-

AT&T hiring event

AT&T hiring event BOARDMAN AT&T will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at its

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Thieves stole over $40K in rare insects, reptiles PHILADELPHIA

NIGHTLIFE

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-783-2222 Sun: Polka Party with Fred Ziwich and

MADE THE LIST

MADE THE LIST A partial list of winners of the second phase includes: Apportis LLC, Dublin,

Puerto Rico Trump comments sting amid slow storm recovery

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico President Donald Trump’s assertion that the federal

Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet

Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product’s appeal amid slowing sales.

Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products

Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health

Trump OKs sanctions for foreigners who meddle in elections

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections, acting amid criticism that he has not taken election security seriously enough.

Snell leads Rays past Indians

The Tampa Bay ace earned his league-leading 19th win as the Rays make a postseason push.

WORLD DIGEST || Boy survives after skewer pierces skull

Boy survives after skewer pierces skull HARRISONVILLE, Mo. A 10-year-old Missouri boy is

Ohio awards latest prizes in opioid science challenge

Ohio awarded another round of prizes totaling $2.4 million Wednesday in its global technology challenge seeking scientific breakthroughs to address the U.S. opioid crisis.

Some McDonald’s workers vote to strike over sex harassment

Emboldened by the #MeToo movement, McDonald’s workers have voted to stage a one-day strike next week at restaurants in 10 cities in hopes of pressuring management to take stronger steps against on-the-job sexual harassment.

US says transfer from FEMA funds won’t harm hurricane relief

Trump administration officials pushed back Wednesday against a Democratic senator’s claim that nearly $10 million from the government’s disaster relief agency was transferred to immigration enforcement.

Ohio State gets its date with ‘Little Sister’

A lot has changed since Gordon Gee’s statement went viral nearly eight years ago.

Francis calls clergy abuse summit as issue imperils papacy

Pope Francis summoned the presidents of the world’s bishops’ conferences Wednesday to a summit on preventing clergy sex abuse and protecting children, responding to the greatest crisis of his papacy with the realization that Vatican inaction on the growing global scandal now threatens his legacy.

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