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Prescription opiate deaths down; fentanyl deaths up in Ohio
Unintentional prescription opioid-related overdose deaths have reached an eight-year low and heroin-related overdose deaths are at a four-year low in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Ukrainian Fest attendees leave differences at door
Sponsors included Schwebel’s Bakery and Marco’s Pizza.

Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs
Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs

New rules could boost costs at 2019 Canfield Fair
State fire code changes would require 10 feet of clear space around food vendors, rather than 3 feet.
Post-Kevin Spacey, Old Vic 'guardians' fight workplace abuse
Post-Kevin Spacey, Old Vic 'guardians' fight workplace abuse
Mississippi city mourns 2 police officers killed in shooting
Mississippi city mourns 2 police officers killed in shooting
Carrasco, Bauer dominarte in Tribe's finale
Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Bauer combined for a five-hitter.
3rd Kavanaugh accuser has history of legal disputes
3rd Kavanaugh accuser has history of legal disputes
Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items
Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items
Ryan Blaney wins at Charlotte
Ryan Blaney has won the debut race on the roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
Ukrainian fest in Austintown unites all types of people
Ukrainian fest in Austintown unites all types of people
Kellyanne Conway acknowledges her own sexual assault
Outrage should not spill over to Kavanaugh's nomination, she added
New university training aimed at preventing sex misconduct
New university training aimed at preventing sex misconduct
Haddish and Hart lead 'Night School' to No. 1 with $28M
Haddish and Hart lead 'Night School' to No. 1 with $28M
Officials: White House not 'micromanaging' Kavanaugh probe
Officials: White House not 'micromanaging' Kavanaugh probe
AP Top 25: Ohio State up to 3, Notre Dame at 6; 5 new teams
AP Top 25: Ohio State up to 3, Notre Dame at 6; 5 new teams

Missed assignments costly as YSU falls to WIU
Penguins coach Bo Pelini lamented his team’s mistakes on both sides of the ball.
Haskins rallies unbeaten Ohio State past Penn State
The Buckeyes trailed 26-14 with eight minutes to play.

Annual Out of the Darkness walk shines light on suicide
Jessica Patrick of Girard was among those participating in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Mill Creek Park on Saturday. Patrick’s fiance, Kevin McGinnis, committed suicide earlier this year.
SPORTS DIGEST || Challenger Baseball reps to visit Curbstone
Jim Colaluca and Sam Colaluca from Challenger Baseball will be the guest speakers at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road.

Judicial candidate Chris Sammarone, won't acknowledge meeting
Christopher Sammarone, a Mahoning County Court judicial candidate, refuses to acknowledge he was at a 2014 meeting at which his father, former Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone, said “anything is legal if no one else knows about it. I have been around a long time.”
THIS WEEKEND’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Valley Christian 39, Garfield 36 POLAND Milan Square
Trumbull County Historical Society expanding into second building
The Trumbull County Historical Society announced Saturday at its Oktoberfest on the Square that it will acquire the building at 328 Mahoning Ave. N.W. as the location of its new Cultural and Education Center.
METRO DIGEST || Covettes of the Valley exhibit opens Tuesday
Corvette exhibit WARREN “Corvettes of the Valley” opens at the National Packard Museum, 1899
Browns’ Mayfield to make first start today against Raiders
No. 1 overall draft pick Baker Mayfield is set to make his debut as an NFL starter today.
METRO DIGEST || Hit-and-run crash injures motocyclist
Hit-and-run crash injures motorcyclist WARREN A motorcyclist, victim of a hit-and-run crash just
4 arrested at KSU open-carry walk
A high-profile open-carry walk at Kent State University on Saturday was far from what “gun girl” and alumna Kaitlin Bennett wanted it to be.

Changing homicide trend helps YPD
The body of a homicide victim is removed from a wooded area in Youngstown. Police say improved technology has helped investigators solve Youngstown homicides in recent years.
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games
Ball State 52, Kent State 24 MUNCIE, IND. Riley Neal passed for 402 yards and four touchdowns —
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, company settle fraud suit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, company settle fraud suit SAN FRANCISCO Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the
REGIONAL COLLEGES
REGIONAL COLLEGES Saturday’s game Cincinnati 49, UConn 7 EAST HARTFORD, CONN. Cincinnati
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP Saturday’s results
NASCAR Mystery is the appeal for Charlotte’s roval CONCORD, N.C. If there was just one race to
Westminster alumnus earns Emmy nod
Westminster College graduate Troy Jackson has earned an Emmy nomination for “Ghost Witch – Mary Black.”
Chaney Class of 1956 to meet for lunch
Chaney Class of 1956 to meet for lunch Cornersburg Chaney High School Class of 1956 will meet
History, Hollywood and voodoo all in a New Orleans cemetery
History, Hollywood and voodoo all in a ... By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW ORLEANS
LIMELIGHTS AND CAREER PATHS
Recognition Valley Industrial Trucks has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner Award from
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 23
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lethal White” by Robert Galbraith (Mulholland) 2. “Juror 3” by
Next steps in career, relationship are tangled together
Q. My boyfriend and I have lived together for three years. Since we aren’t interested in having
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Michelle Adkins and Brian Ferguson, East Liverpool, girl,
Nonviolence week to kick off Oct. 7 with parade
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown will join the celebrations for Nonviolence Week in Ohio with
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Tonika Vantillburg et al v. Jeffrey Smith et al, personal
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., regular meeting, 6844 Strimbu Drive,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v 28th Annual Lawrence County Polish Day, noon: Polka favorites for
How Sen. Flake brought the Senate back from the brink
Associated Press WASHINGTON The tension in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room was
Stars in Springfield
1. What former child star voiced Sophie, Krusty the Clown’s daughter? 2. What music superstar,
Winfrey to present literary award to author Toni Morrison
Winfrey to present literary award to author Toni Morrison NEW YORK The latest prize for Nobel
Kavanaugh situation raises a question
Opinion: The dramatic unfolding and unraveling of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination this past week
Seton III celebrates 60th anniversary
Staff report BOARDMAN St. Charles Church in Boardman recently was the site for the annual Mass
Blood Drives
today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MONDAY
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 30
Today is Sunday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2018. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Many women line up in support of Kavanaugh pick
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. As the Senate is divided on President Donald Trump’s Supreme
Drug prices going up despite Trump promise
By LINDA A. JOHNSON and NICKY FORSTER Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump made
Acting makes for impressive ‘Annapurna’
By Eric McCrea news@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse has shown they can tackle the classics as
Beer lovers, listen up: New book has some life hacks for you
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Beer snobs, turn away: Ben Robinson has some hacks
Sex-abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight ‘devil’
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the
Why you can’t always trust your map app
Here’s why you can’t always trust it Associated Press For centuries, people have relied on maps
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Shirley Winkler
Fall tours at Hocking Hills
Fall tours at Hocking Hills LOGAN Hocking Hills is offering a variety of tours for visitors this
Waterbed revival promises comfort, not sex
By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press TAMARAC, Fla. Waterbeds still elicit a wink, wink, nudge,
Aretha exhibit debuts with eye toward legacy
By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press DETROIT The Detroit museum that hosted Aretha Franklin’s
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60

New owners of Burgan Real Estate tout double-digit growth
Second-generation owners of local real-estate business say Valley is ‘Better with Burgan’
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
Laurie Hawkins et al to Patricia K. Greco, Fieldstone, Poland, $170,000.
For the Week of Sunday, September 30, 2018
Chamber program
Chamber program WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced its Lattes & Legislators
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 3 a.m. (21) Golf: Ryder Cup. 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: Shenzhen Open. 7 a.m. (Oly)
Paper’s ‘caveman caucus’ editorial reeks of sexism
Opinion: Paper’s ‘caveman caucus’ editorial reeks of sexism Your editorial con- cerning Judge Brett
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush dies at 84 CHICAGO Legendary Chicago
AREA BOWLING SCORES
AREA BOWLING SCORES amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles Justin Cowan 236-699, Lou
notices
notices baseball 14-U Youngstown Class B team — is scheduling tryouts. For more information,
youngstown homicides since 1971
1971: 31 1972: 24 1973: 39 1974: 35 1975: 31 1976: 34 1977: 28 1978: 18 1979: 29
Europe builds Ryder Cup lead behind Molinari, Fleetwood
Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood became the first European tandem to win all four matches since the current format began in 1979.
Trump urges supporters to vote in wake of Kavanaugh hearing
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday turned his embattled Supreme
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
SEPTEMBER Today — Beating Cancer with a Club for Anthony Gidaro at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Dale Snarey of Girard aced the 150-yard No. 9 at Deer Creek Golf Course on Sunday. He used a 6-iron.
SATURDAY’S OTHER MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE GAMES
Missouri State 24, Illinois State 21 SPRINGFIELD, MO. Darius Joseph blocked a 32-yard field
FBI contacts Kavanaugh’s accuser from college
Trump says investigation could be ‘blessing in disguise’ Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI
SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN CONFERENCE GAMES
No. 14 Michigan 20, Northwestern 17 EVANSTON, ILL. Karan Higdon ran for 115 yards and two
What the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation will entail
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to reopen Supreme Court
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
SEPTEMBER Today — Inaugural Run for Recovery at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd.,
GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails golf course Bedford Trails Senior League Low Gross — Chuck
Trump asks FBI to probe claims against Kavanaugh
Editorial: Last Sunday in this space we demanded an FBI investigation of a sexual assault allegation against
Despite rule changes, Steelers and Ravens expect more brutality
Big Ben expects tight, physical game
Lorenzen outduels Taillon in Reds’ shutout
The Reds’ right-hander won his longest outing in three years.
Trump may be Valley’s last hope
Opinion: General Motors CEO Mary Barra gave Ohio’s U.S. senators the brushoff when they sought a commitment
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 56, Louisiana-Lafayette 14 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Jaylen Waddle returned a punt for a
It’s time for America to do away with the death penalty
Opinion: WASHINGTON Without being aware of it, Vernon Madison might become a footnote in constitutional law