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Final: Ohio State 40, TCU 28
The unbeaten Buckeyes pulled away from the Horned Frogs in the second half.
Today's Steps Against Sigma Walk brings mental illness into light
People struggling with mental health issues have lived in shadows of shame for too long, said Hope Haney. The Steps Against Stigma Walk today in Wick Park on the city’s North Side, aimed to help them finally step into the light.
Browns plan to cut Josh Gordon
Josh Gordon's on-again, off-again career with the Cleveland Browns ended Saturday when the team announce he was being cut.
Indians clinch third straight AL Central title
Francisco Lindor and Michael Brantley connected for back-to-back homers in the first inning.
Hurrican Flo death toll rises to 11, floodwaters rising
NEW BERN, N.C. (AP) — The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers used helicopters, boats and heavy-duty vehicles Saturday to rescue hundreds of people trapped by Florence’s shoreline onslaught, even as North Carolina braced for what could be the next stage of the disaster: widespread, catastrophic flooding inland.
VanGorder throws two TD passes as Penguins build lead
Montgomery VanGorder threw two touchdown passes
Turnover helps YSU gain lead at halftime
Armand Dellovade's interception gives YSU a cushion for the second half.
360 rescued in historic N.C. town, 140 still awaiting help
“WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU,” the tweet said.
Judge denies injunction against HomeGoods project
A judge struck down a legal challenge to a project to bring a HomeGoods distribution center to Lordstown.
Sen. Sherrod Brown touts bill to help newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal
Brown expects the bipartisan legislation to be approved Monday by the Senate.
Library board takes first steps to renovate main library
Aimee Fifarek’s vision for the branch includes the restoration of historic elements, more natural light and a 21st century technology infrastructure.
Burgess helps Liberty rally past Brookfield
Migel Burgess ran for two touchdowns, threw for two more and had interception and kickoff returns for TDs.
Suspect in Poland jogger attack indicted in Portage County
The defendant faces 14 new rape and kidnapping charges involving two attacks at Berlin Lake.
Cylar, Golden Bears handle Dragons
Zane Cylar ran for two scores and threw for two more in amassing more than 300 yards of offense.
Looking into Youngstown schools' grades
Youngstown City Schools officials say looking beyond the district’s overall F grade on the state report card reveals several areas of academic progress.
Columbiana bags Bears to end skid at 3 games
The Clippers set the tone early on both lines of scrimmage as they rolled to a 49-14 victory.
‘White Boy Rick’ is fun, but misses opportunity
‘White boy rick’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for language, drug content, violence,
$1.5M settlement for Muslim workers fired in prayer dispute
A big U.S. meatpacker has agreed to pay $1.5 million to 138 Somali-American Muslim workers who were fired from their jobs at a Colorado plant after they were refused prayer breaks, a federal anti-discrimination agency said Friday.
Emmy hosts ready for fun, politics
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Michael Che and Colin Jost, typically stuck
RECORD REVIEWS
Carrie Underwood Album: “Cry Pretty” Grade: B For the first time in her career, Carrie
FDA plans meeting to discuss safety data on breast implants
U.S. health regulators say they’ll convene a public meeting of medical advisers next year to discuss new science on breast implant safety, including an independent analysis that suggests certain rare health problems might be more common with silicone gel implants.
Henri Bendel, 123-year-old luxury retailer, closes the doors
The luxury retailer Henri Bendel, which opened its doors in New York’s Greenwich Village at the end of the 19th century, is closing.
Protection order issued against cop facing sex charges
Carter is free on bond as case is pending in common pleas court.
Brian Dzenis: Penguins should get first win
Today’s game against Valparaiso has some serious stakes.
Weathersfield injection well owners appeal ruling to Ohio Supreme Court
The owners of a closed injection well on state Route 169 in Weathersfield Township just north of Niles have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to hear an appeal of an earlier ruling keeping the well closed.
Ex-Sebring water supt. convicted of reduced charge, avoids prison
James Bates, 62, former Sebring water superintendent, pleaded no contest and was found guilty Friday of one count of sending notifications to Sebring water customers seven weeks late in 2015 to tell them there were high lead levels in their drinking water.
MAHONING COUNTY | New citizens
Fourteen Mahoning County residents became U.S. citizens Thursday at a naturalization ceremony.
Ferocious typhoon plows through rain-soaked Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines’ northeastern coast early Saturday, its ferocious winds and blinding rain ripping off tin roof sheets and knocking out power, and plowed through the agricultural region at the start of the onslaught.
Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort agreed Friday to cooperate with the special counsel’s Trump-Russia investigation as he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and avoided a second trial that could have exposed him to more time in prison.
Everyone wants answers: State, feds hunt for gas blast cause
Investigators worked Friday to pinpoint the cause of a series of fiery natural gas explosions that killed a teen driver in his car just hours after he got his license, injured at least 25 others and left dozens of homes in smoldering ruins.
Local Red Cross volunteers to help with relief effort
In this image from video, residents carry cats they rescued by boat in floodwaters in Jacksonville, N.C., Friday. Blowing ashore with howling 90-mph winds, Hurricane Florence splintered buildings, trapped hundreds of people and swamped entire communities along the Carolina coast Friday.
YSU alumni group grew out of a golf foursome
Rich Denamen, Gregg Merrill, Chuck Montgomery and the late Lindsay Randall started the group in a golf foursome.
Mullen: Before it was ‘classic,’ it was just old
Why is a 20-year-old car a beater, but a 40-year-old car a classic? It’s the same car. The car hasn’t changed at all – the only thing that changed is its age.
At least 4 dead as Hurricane Florence drenches Carolinas
Blowing ashore with howling 90 mph winds, Hurricane Florence splintered buildings, trapped hundreds of people and swamped entire communities along the Carolina coast Friday in what could be just the opening act in a watery, two-part, slow-motion disaster. At least four people were killed.
Ohio River is perfect for anglers who work hard
As I write this week, the Ohio River is flooded after last weekend’s heavy rain and likely to remain
NRA Youth Sportsfest
NRA Youth Sportsfest Vienna The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club will host a
Chorus anniversary
Chorus anniversary YOUNGSTOWN The male chorus of Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave.,
Fall planting season has arrived
When fall colors begin to reveal themselves, it’s time to plant woody vines, small trees and
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Elementary school students will learn history, tour Barnhisel House next month
The Barnhisel House exhibit is open on the second and fourth Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
MVYP plans mixer
MVYP plans mixer BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals’ September Mixer is from 5:30
Wrongful-death suit filed over cop’s shooting of teen
Associated Press COLUMBUS The grandmother of a black 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Sept. 7
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Lonesome Traveler, the Concert,” 7:30 p.m.: This musical
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former
Florence deals mean blow, delivers a valuable lesson
Editorial: Some in the bull’s-eye of Hurricane Florence may have taken a modicum of solace earlier this week
METRO DIGEST || Roads closed for race
Roads closed for race YOUNGSTOWN These roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular
Home invasion
Home invasion WARREN A Northfield Avenue Northwest woman reported she was awakened at 1:18 a.m.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jessica Swagger and Connor Davis, East Liverpool, boy,
Anonymous victims
Hurricane Maria’s death toll climbed long after rain stopped Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 42.791.02 Aqua America, 2.34
As high-court justice, Kavanaugh should steer clear of Trump cases
Opinion: WASHINGTON Under the unusual circumstances surrounding his selection, Supreme Court nominee Brett
YEARS AGO FOR SEPTEMBER 15
Today is Saturday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2018. There are 107 days left in the year.
How the rich hide wealth
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords The rich are hiding trillions in wealth. You’ve probably heard
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU men’s cross country places fifth at MSU
YSU men’s cross country places fifth at MSU East Lansing, Mich. Seniors Ryan Sullivan and Alan
The Sargents are honored for 65th anniversary
The Sargents are honored for 65th anniversary
Kelly-McKnight nuptials will take place Sept. 22
Kelly-McKnight nuptials will take place Sept. 22
HOW THEY MATCH UP No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs
Kickoff: Today at 8 p.m. at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Arlington, Texas TV/radio: ABC/WNIO-AM 1390.
Miss Hornyak, Mr. McDowell to wed Oct. 14
Miss Hornyak, Mr. McDowell to wed Oct. 14
Statue some call racist is removed
Statue some call racist is removed san francisco A 19th-century statue near San Francisco’s City
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Apartment creates stir with kitchen-bathroom combo ST. LOUIS A St. Louis man is
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Bristol 6, Lordstown 3 LORDSTOWN Damion Durst lead the Panthers
PREP FOOTBALL Recaps of other Week 4 games
Boardman 21, Erie McDowell 7 Boardman Boardman scored in each of the first three quarters to
Tigers rally against Indians reliever Miller
The Indians’ sprint to another division title has turned into a crawl.
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