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Calif. professor IDs herself as source of Kavanaugh allegations
Christine Blasey Ford revealed herself as the source of a story about an attempted sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee
'Predator' eats up its competition at movie box office this weekend
The film earned an estimated $24 million since Friday.
FLORENCE UPDATE: Death toll from storm swells to 14
About 740,000 homes in the Carolinas remained without power today.
YSU volleyball coach to visit Curbstone Coaches on Monday
The event begins at noon and the public is welcome to attend.
Air Force commander counting on continued stability from its "twin"
When airport officials are asked about the future of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, they frequently cite the interconnectedness between the airport and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station and its Air Force 910th Airlift Wing.
Tribe hangs 15 runs on Tigers to win AL Central
The party was in full swing on Saturday. So were the Indians.

700 take steps against stigma in mental illness in Youngstown
People struggling with mental health issues have lived in shadows of shame for too long, said Hope Haney. The Steps Against Stigma Walk on Saturday in Wick Park on the city’s North Side, aimed to help them finally step into the light.
Buckeyes use late spurt to rally past Horned Frogs
Big defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones returned an interception thrown right at him 28 yards for one of No. 4 Ohio State’s three touchdowns in a four-minute span of the third quarter in a 40-28 victory over No. 15 TCU on Saturday night.

Beauty on display at Fellows flower show
The Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown’s fall flower and garden show winds up with public viewing of the plants and creations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Welsh Congregational Church may stay put for the moment
Representatives of Youngstown CityScape met with city officials and representatives from partner organizations to discuss the future of the project.
Mellencamp’s power shows in art exhibition
John Mellencamp’s upcoming art exhibition is larger than his first, a reflection of his rising stock as an artist.
SPORTS DIGEST || Terlesky golf outing moved up to today
The 3rd annual Christine Terlesky Lake Club Girls High School Golf Invitational scheduled for Monday has been moved to today due to a rainy forecast.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Boardman’s Mitchell Dunham races to the finish line Saturday at the Spartan Invitational cross country meet at Boardman High School. Dunham finished 18th in the Division I boys race.
Warriors Inc. has registration for its fall programs
An orientation breakfast will be at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 6
METRO DIGEST || Motorcyclist seriously injured
A 26-year-old Warren motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries in a crash early Saturday at the intersection of North Park Avenue and Douglas Avenue and was taken to a hospital, the Trumbull County 911 Center reported.
METRO DIGEST || Family fun at Sunset at the Farm
Mill Creek MetroParks will present Sunset at the Farm from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road. Admission is free.

Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport experiences turbulence
The drop in flights at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is putting its federal funding at risk. But officials note the airport’s charter, private and cargo flights remain, as does the airport's significance to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Debate on State Issue 1 Wednesday at Vindy, Vindy.com
Opinion: A reading of the two Op-Ed articles on State Issue 1 on last Sunday’s Vindicator Commentary page, leads to the conclusion there’s no middle ground when it comes to the push to lessen criminal penalties for drug possession. (If you didn’t read the articles, visit the links below.)
Your house’s home equity is not a piggy bank
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Your home equity could keep you afloat in retirement or bail you out in
Prison-company official takes issue with column
Opinion: Prison-company official takes issue with column The recent column “Prison Labor is Slave Labor”
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jazz All Stars concert, 2 p.m.: Five of the most accomplished
‘Panther’ costume designer celebrated in retrospective
By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press PITTSBURGH For more than 30 years, costume designer Ruth
Mangkhut heads toward China
Typhoon Mangkhut roared toward densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after ravaging across the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and heavy rain that left at least 12 dead in landslides and collapsed houses.
Audiobook features Biden conversations
An upcoming audiobook will feature former Vice President Joe Biden talking about his late son Beau with such interviewers as Stephen Colbert, Constance Wu and Aaron Sorkin.
COLUMBIANA |MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Progressive Specialty Insurance v. Jason Davis, personal
BUSINESS DIGEST || Dominion rate
Dominion rate YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Ohio announced its September standard choice offer rate
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Ronald L. Smith to Cody Doud et al, South Cadillac Drive, Boardman, $95,850. Andrew D’Apolito et
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
Canfield-based HBK CPAs & Consultants announced Clinton A. Smith has been promoted to principal in the Sarasota, Fla., office.
Ohio Statehouse ready for Halloween season tours
Ohio Statehouse ready for Halloween season tours COLUMBUS The Ohio Statehouse is preparing for
Eyeing a fridge online? Some tips before you click buy
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK They’re pricey and heavy, but online retailers are
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles
SEPTEMBER 30 — Beating Cancer with a Club for Anthony Gidaro at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All
Local Musician receives national honor
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Angela White, 25, of Austintown will receive the Founder’s Award from
Kidney Foundation to host fundraising event
Staff report The Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation will host its 8th Annual Kidney Awareness Walk
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ or ‘Game of Thrones’?
By LYNN ELBER and MARK KENNEDY Associated Press LOS ANGELES Scaling Emmy heights is tough
CORRECTION
CORRECTION James Bates, former Sebring water superintendent, pleaded no contest and was found
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. to decorate pine cones. Hostess will be Dorothy
Democrats creating a template in Texas that could be used as path to victory in 2020 election
Opinion: HOUSTON Nationally, the Democratic Party, which gave indispensable assistance (“Basket of
METRO DIGEST || Sunset at the Farm
Sunset at the Farm CANFIELD Mill Creek MetroParks will present Sunset at the Farm at the
Church bingo event has been canceled
Church bingo event has been canceled YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., 1:30 to 7 p.m. Westminster
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine members will meet for a luncheon and business meeting at 11:30
Y’town schools CEO Mohip has a year to deliver results
Editorial: There’s cause for concern but no reason to panic – yet – over the Youngstown City School District’s
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Flags of Honor tribute Veterans’ Outreach is hosting the 50th Ohio Flags
LOCAl GOLF SCORES
LOCAl GOLF SCORES bedford trails Conrail Low Gross — Barry Glenn 39, Larry Brown 41, Frank
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East, Youngstown, will meet for an executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 16
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2018. There are 106 days left in the year. Associated
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to discuss grants, administration
Justin Trinkes aced the 156-yard No. 16 at Pine Lakes Golf Club on Aug. 13. The Hubbard High School
Justin Trinkes aced the 156-yard No. 16 at Pine Lakes Golf Club on Aug. 13. The Hubbard High School
SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN GAMES
Akron 39, Northwestern 34 EVANSTON, ILL. Kato Nelson tossed two touchdown passes, Alvin Davis
Investigator: No evidence gas explosions intentional
Associated Press LAWRENCE, Mass. There’s no evidence to suggest the gas explosions that rocked
SATURDAY’S REGIONAL COLLEGE GAMES
SATURDAY’S REGIONAL COLLEGE GAMES Pittsburgh 24, Georgia Tech 19 PITTSBURGH Qadree Ollison ran
Today’S GAMES Browns (0-0-1) vs. Saints (0-1)
KICKOFF — 1 p.m. at the SuperDome in New Orleans TV — CBS OPENING LINE — Saints by 7 1/2
MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE | Saturday’s other games
South Dakota State 90, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 BROOKINGS, S.D. Taryn Christion completed 13 of 14
Mississippi agency says it won’t buy products from Nike
Mississippi’s public safety commissioner disclosed Saturday that state police will no longer buy Nike products, saying the athletic apparel maker is unpatriotic and fails to support those in uniform.
AREA BOWLING SCORES
AREA BOWLING SCORES SFlbamron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles Justin Cowan 267-678, Steve
Chiefs (1-0) vs. Steelers (0-0-1)
KICKOFF — 1 p.m. at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh TV — CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 41/2 RECORD
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games
Northern Illinois 24, Central Michigan 16 DEKALB, ILL. Marcus Childers threw for three
YSU NOTEBOOK | More from Saturday’s game at Stambaugh Stadium
McCaster reaches career milestone Early in Youngstown State’s 42-7 victory against Valparaiso on
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Saturday — Pink Ribbon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at the
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 62, Mississippi 7 OXFORD, MISS. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 191 yards and two
Plea deal raises question: What does Manafort know?
As Trump associates folded one by one over the last year under the pressure of federal investigators, there was always Paul Manafort. Until suddenly there wasn’t.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Alison Rivera and Jeffrey Mayhew, Struthers, boy, Sept.
Florence goes north; threats of floods riseSFlb
Associated Press NEW BERN, N.C. The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers
ON THE TRACKS Auto racing results
xfinity Chastain edges Allgaier for first win LAS VEGAS Ross Chastain held off Justin