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Stories published September 30, 2018

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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.


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Ukrainian Fest attendees leave differences at door

Sponsors included Schwebel’s Bakery and Marco’s Pizza.


Browns fall in overtime

The Browns couldn't hold a 42-34 lead late in the fourth quarter.


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Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs

Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs


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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


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Missed assignments costly as YSU falls to WIU

Penguins coach Bo Pelini lamented his team’s mistakes on both sides of the ball.


Detectives say finding suspects quick is key

Ron Rodway and John Perdue remember the bad old days.


Haskins rallies unbeaten Ohio State past Penn State

The Buckeyes trailed 26-14 with eight minutes to play.


Homicide evidence never gets tossed

State law says all evidence must be kept forever.


Mount Union defenders sack Otterbein

Williams compiles 3 sacks, a forced fumble in opening quarter


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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.


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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.”


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.


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.


THIS WEEKEND’S PREPS AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Valley Christian 39, Garfield 36 POLAND Milan Square


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 || Covettes of the Valley exhibit opens Tuesday

Corvette exhibit WARREN “Corvettes of the Valley” opens at the National Packard Museum, 1899


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.


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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.


Kavanaugh situation raises a question

Opinion: The dramatic unfolding and unraveling of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination this past week


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


TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games

No. 1 Alabama 56, Louisiana-Lafayette 14 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Jaylen Waddle returned a punt for a


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


Lorenzen outduels Taillon in Reds’ shutout

The Reds’ right-hander won his longest outing in three years.


Mondesi connects to lift Royals to romp over Tribe

Kluber allowed three runs in five innings


Despite rule changes, Steelers and Ravens expect more brutality

Big Ben expects tight, physical game


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


GOLF LEAGUE SCORES

GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails golf course Bedford Trails Senior League Low Gross — Chuck


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

SEPTEMBER Today — Inaugural Run for Recovery at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd.,


What the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation will entail

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to reopen Supreme Court


SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN CONFERENCE GAMES

No. 14 Michigan 20, Northwestern 17 EVANSTON, ILL. Karan Higdon ran for 115 yards and two


FBI contacts Kavanaugh’s accuser from college

Trump says investigation could be ‘blessing in disguise’ Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI


SATURDAY’S OTHER MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE GAMES

Missouri State 24, Illinois State 21 SPRINGFIELD, MO. Darius Joseph blocked a 32-yard field


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.


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings

SEPTEMBER Today — Beating Cancer with a Club for Anthony Gidaro at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All


Trump urges supporters to vote in wake of Kavanaugh hearing

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday turned his embattled Supreme


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.


youngstown homicides since 1971

1971: 31 1972: 24 1973: 39 1974: 35 1975: 31 1976: 34 1977: 28 1978: 18 1979: 29


notices

notices baseball 14-U Youngstown Class B team — is scheduling tryouts. For more information,


AREA BOWLING SCORES

AREA BOWLING SCORES amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles Justin Cowan 236-699, Lou


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush dies at 84 CHICAGO Legendary Chicago


Paper’s ‘caveman caucus’ editorial reeks of sexism

Opinion: Paper’s ‘caveman caucus’ editorial reeks of sexism Your editorial con- cerning Judge Brett


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 3 a.m. (21) Golf: Ryder Cup. 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: Shenzhen Open. 7 a.m. (Oly)


Chamber program

Chamber program WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced its Lattes & Legislators


Laurie Hawkins et al to Patricia K. Greco, Fieldstone, Poland, $170,000.

For the Week of Sunday, September 30, 2018


SENIOR CITIZENS

Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure


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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 menu

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Aretha exhibit debuts with eye toward legacy

By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press DETROIT The Detroit museum that hosted Aretha Franklin’s


Waterbed revival promises comfort, not sex

By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press TAMARAC, Fla. Waterbeds still elicit a wink, wink, nudge,


Fall tours at Hocking Hills

Fall tours at Hocking Hills LOGAN Hocking Hills is offering a variety of tours for visitors this


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Shirley Winkler


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


Sex-abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight ‘devil’

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the


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


Acting makes for impressive ‘Annapurna’

By Eric McCrea news@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse has shown they can tackle the classics as


Drug prices going up despite Trump promise

By LINDA A. JOHNSON and NICKY FORSTER Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump made


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


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 30

Today is Sunday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2018. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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


Blood Drives

today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MONDAY


Seton III celebrates 60th anniversary

Staff report BOARDMAN St. Charles Church in Boardman recently was the site for the annual Mass


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


Stars in Springfield

1. What former child star voiced Sophie, Krusty the Clown’s daughter? 2. What music superstar,


How Sen. Flake brought the Senate back from the brink

Associated Press WASHINGTON The tension in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room was


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v 28th Annual Lawrence County Polish Day, noon: Polka favorites for


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., regular meeting, 6844 Strimbu Drive,


COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Tonika Vantillburg et al v. Jeffrey Smith et al, personal


Nonviolence week to kick off Oct. 7 with parade

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown will join the celebrations for Nonviolence Week in Ohio with


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Michelle Adkins and Brian Ferguson, East Liverpool, girl,


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


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 23

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lethal White” by Robert Galbraith (Mulholland) 2. “Juror 3” by


LIMELIGHTS AND CAREER PATHS

Recognition Valley Industrial Trucks has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner Award from


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


Westminster alumnus earns Emmy nod

Westminster College graduate Troy Jackson has earned an Emmy nomination for “Ghost Witch – Mary Black.”


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


REGIONAL COLLEGES

REGIONAL COLLEGES Saturday’s game Cincinnati 49, UConn 7 EAST HARTFORD, CONN. Cincinnati


Tesla CEO Elon Musk, company settle fraud suit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, company settle fraud suit SAN FRANCISCO Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games

Ball State 52, Kent State 24 MUNCIE, IND. Riley Neal passed for 402 yards and four touchdowns —


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