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2,000-plus take part in Buddy Walk
The annual event has raised about $1 million to support people living with Down syndrome
ATVs going wrong way on ramp cause crash, injure motorcyclist
Brookfield police are asking the community for information about three all-terrain vehicles going the wrong direction on the northbound ramp from state Route 82 to state Route 62 about 10:15 p.m. Saturday that caused a crash between one of the ATVs and a southbound motorcycle in which the motorcyclist was serious injured and taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
100 years ago, US fought its deadliest battle in France
It was America’s deadliest battle, with 26,000 U.S. soldiers killed, tens of thousands wounded and more ammunition fired than in the whole of the Civil War.
2nd woman accuses Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct
Deborah Ramirez alleges the Supreme Court nominee exposed himself to her at a party at Yale
High school journalists stand up to censorship and win
Armed with a new Vermont law that protects student journalists, four high school editors have stood up to censorship and won, prompting their school to revamp its media policy.
Two Ohio motorcyclists riding together crash and die
The crash took place 40 miles northeast of Cleveland
Gothic 'House' ranks first at box office; 'Fahrenheit 11/9' lags
'A Simple Favor' came in second place
Fatal drug overdoses in Ohio up 20 percent in 2017 to 4,854
Deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers, however, are down
Look for Trump to reinforce 'America First' at UN this week
Some believe the US president will again rattle this nation's friends and foes alike
Super Walk to benefit MS patients in Valley rolls out Saturday
It will take place at the Greenway Trail in Columbiana County
Congress to consider $1.7 billion in Florence aid
Work this week will also focus on avoiding a government shutdown in 1 week
Two accusers call for prison time for Bill Cosby
His sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Monday
Most details for Thursday Kavanaugh-Ford hearing ironed out
A couple of issues remain unresolved about Thursday morning's public hearing
OSU routs Tulane in Meyer’s return
Ohio State gift-wrapped a blowout for Urban Meyer in his return to the sideline.

TEDx presenters are short in time but long in impact
The 20 presenters expounded for 10 to 15 minutes on a variety of thought-provoking themes including saving forests, handling substance and drug abuse, enduring and overcoming humiliation, taking reasonable risks, surviving the loss of a loved one and appreciating the virtues of 3-D printing.

Ohio media ask: How can we make Ohio’s communities more vibrant?
Solutions are being sought as Ohio lags behind the nation in key economic indicators.
Canield’s Baker goes from pro to coach
After a five-year, four-team odyssey in professional football, Sean Baker is taking the next step
‘Kidney for Kevin’ event to benefit transplant costs
The former golf pro at Oak Tree Country Club is on the Cleveland Clinic transplant list.

Station Square Ristorante earns prestigious wine award
Wine lovers wanting to sip from an award-winning selection need look no further than Belmont Avenue.
Valley produces six National Merit Semifinalists, 2 from Poland
Six seniors from the Valley were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.
Purple Raiders shine on defense
Mount Union forced four turnovers and turned two of them directly into touchdowns.
Giant Eagle to be used as community meet-up spot
Giant Eagle has six locations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU soccer coach to speak to Curbstone
Brian Shrum, Youngstown State University soccer coach, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road.
Westminster planetarium fall schedule announced
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College has announced the fall schedule of shows in
Marijuana museum opens in Las Vegas
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press LAS VEGAS A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable
METRO DIGEST || Career fair Wednesday
Grove City College’s 20th annual career fair is Wednesday in the IM Room of the Physical Learning Center on campus.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Home loans
Home loans POLAND Columbiana County is one of 53 counties across Ohio to be eligible for the
LIMELIGHTS AND CAREER PATHS
Shapes Unlimited, Inc. of Youngstown, a distributor of extruded aluminum fencing and window screen
MILESTONES
The Rev. Dr. Lewis Macklin II, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, has been named the 2018 Pioneer Award recipient for a lifetime of public service.

Domestic violence cases at YSU, OSU share similarities
YSU waited six days after the report on OSU’s Urban Meyer before it acted on accusations from April against one of its assistant coaches, Richard McNutt, above.
DOWN THE LANES Area bowling league scores
amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles Justin Cowan 237-643, Ken Combs 245-643, Dennis
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Apple Cider Festival, noon to 6 p.m.: Cider-making, a craft show
Golf league seeks new members
Golf league seeks new members YOUNGSTOWN The 9-hole Mill Creek Ladies Tuesday Morning Team
Don’t be afraid to test-drive your car salesperson
By PHILIP REED NerdWallet If you work with a good car salesperson, the shopping process can
SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN GAMES
No. 19 Michigan 56, Nebraska 10 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Karan Higdon ran for 136 yards and a touchdown
SATURDAY’S MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES
Iowa State 26, Akron 13 AMES, IOWA Zeb Noland threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, David
Woodward’s ‘Fear’ already a million-seller
Woodward’s ‘Fear’ already a million-seller NEW YORK Bob Woodward’s “Fear” is already a million-
PBS’ ‘Mayo Clinic’ tells of the medical ‘miracle’ in Minnesota
BY GEORGE DICKIE Gracenote It’s been dubbed “The Miracle in the Cornfields,” a place where
Garden Forum announces flower show results
Staff report CANFIELD The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area Inc. hosted its annual
A summer job was an app
Summer jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Last week, I heard a radio program where a lady
Kan. museum opens exhibit on ‘notorious’ people
Kan. museum opens exhibit on ‘notorious’ people SALINA, Kan. A museum in central Kansas is
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 3:30 p.m., township hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Juror 3” by Patterson/Allen (Little, Brown) 2. “Shadow Tyrants” by
For the week of Sunday, September 23, 2018
Kimberly Anastos to Robert E. Perkins et al, Beechwood Drive, Youngstown, $61,000. Youngstown
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Storms dump record rain in Okla. and cause death in Texas
Associated Press DALLAS A storm system has dumped record amounts of rain in parts of Oklahoma
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon Oct. 5 at Lowellville City Hall Conference Room. Lunch
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 23
Today is Sunday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2018. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Chas Sledd dba Team Sledd v. Homeworth Pantry LLC et al,
AREA GOLF LEAGUES
bedford trails golf course Mahoning Valley Mens Golf League League Chmaps — Kavon Honey (James
MVFC Saturday’s games
North Dakota State 38, Delaware 10 FARGO, N.D. Easton Stick passed for two touchdowns and ran
Travel still dangerous in flooded areas of NC
Associated Press BLADENBORO, N.C. Travel remained dangerous Saturday in southeastern North
Mahoning judge urges ‘no’ vote on State Issue 1
Opinion: Mahoning judge urges ‘no’ vote on State Issue 1 The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Keyshawn and Troy Hoke, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 21. ST.
PRO GOLF Satruday’s results
pga Woods with 3-shot lead with 1 round left ATLANTA Tiger Woods is three shots ahead and one
Introverts share travel survival secrets
Introverts share travel survival secrets By MELISSA LAMBARENA NerdWallet Travel can be busy,
Brantley’s 11th-inning single lifts Tribe
The Indians beat the Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday night to delay Boston’s bid for a club-record 106th victory.
Rosenstein’s fate could turn on which account Trump believes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could turn on
REGIONAL COLLEGES Saturday’s games
Dayton 42, Davidson 21 DAYTON Jack Cook threw for two touchdowns and Dayton picked up its first
RUNNERS, TO YOUR MARKS Upcoming walks & races
SEPTEMBER Today — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K Race/Walk begins at 10 a.m. Advance
Militants attack Iran military parade, killing at least 25
Militants attack Iran military parade, killing at least 25 TEHRAN, Iran Militants disguised
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Chad Rankin of Newton Falls aced the 156-yard No. 6 at Mahoning Country Club on Sept. 22. He used a
Supreme showdown to go down Thursday between Kavanaugh, Ford, sources say
Associated Press WASHINGTON Negotiators reached a tentative agreement Saturday for the Senate
LOCAL GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles
SEPTEMBER 30 — Beating Cancer with a Club for Anthony Gidaro at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All
Steelers defense eager to prove itself
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense are eager to play again. They’re going to have to wait an extra day.
THIS WEEKEND’S ATHLETIC EVENTS
FOOTBALL Warren Harding 38, Ursuline 7 WARREN Rutgers commit Kay’Ron Adams ran for 232 yards
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today McKinley Elementary School, 441 E. Chestnut St., Lisbon, noon to 5 p.m.
NOTICES
NOTICES baseball 14-U Youngstown Class B team — is scheduling tryouts. For more information,
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Recaps of Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 45, No. 22 Texas A&M 23 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 387 yards and
Pirates, Williams stall Brewers’ playoff push
The Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff push was slowed by a nemesis
Ed Puskas: Of wins, opossum and uniforms
There will be no 0-16 parade around FirstEnergy Stadium in January
FBI could easily investigate claim against high court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Editorial: We aren’t surprised that the “caveman caucus” made up of Republicans in the U.S. Senate intends to
Airline service now a memory
Opinion: What do you call an airport without regular commercial air service? Empty. The picture on the
Supreme Court confirmation is a maelstrom of insincerities
Opinion: WASHINGTON The current era of scorched-earth politics began five years after there was, according
Historic WWII raid lives on with Doolittle survivor, now 103
Associated Press CINCINNATI The last surviving Doolittle Tokyo Raider is still telling his World