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Financier Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail cell
According to Manhattan Correctional Center officials, Epstein committed suicide in his jail cell
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Lordstown Motors Corp. CEO seeks relationship with YSU
The head of the Lordstown Motors Corp., which wants to purchase the idled General Motors plant in Lordstown, and about five company officials met Friday on the campus of Youngstown State University with university leaders, including President Jim Tressel, right, as well as state Sens. Sean O’Brien and other community leaders.
State auditor’s office is ‘disappointed’ Youngstown rejected repayment proposal
The auditor’s office typically doesn’t comment about ongoing audits
Judge sentences man to 60 years for supplying drugs to young mom
John G. Simer, who supplied the heroin that killed a young mother in 2017, won’t be released from prison until he’s 100.
Man found bloody near McMyler Street and Nevada Avenue in Warren
Warren police searching for suspects after man found bloody, beaten
METRO DIGEST || SR 46 restrictions
Route 46 restrictions State Route 46 eastbound in Austintown Township is set to be reduced Monday
Verb signs off as an Austintown trustee candidate
In a letter, he said he withdrew after reviewing FCC guidelines
By LYNN ELBER
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The makers of “Supernatural” and
HBO DRAMA LOOKS AT KILLINGS THAT IGNITED THE GAZA WAR
HBO DRAMA LOOKS AT KILLINGS THAT IGNITED THE GAZA WAR By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press TEL

Valley Christian returns some size and speed
Warren Harris, left, and Tyrone Lindsey are expected to be among several key players for the Valley Christian football team this fall.
The love-it-or-leave-it vegetable Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a nutritious, easy-to-grow vegetable in home gardens known for its food and ornamental value.

The love-it-or-leave-it vegetable Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a nutritious, easy-to-grow vegetable in home gardens known for its food and ornamental value.

Growing group finds bikes, brunch good for soul and downtown
Ray Culver, with arms raised, and other cyclists in the Bike and Brunch group pause on the Silver Bridge in Mill Creek Park during a recent Sunday ride. They end each ride with a brunch downtown.
SPORTS digest
Ursuline basketball penalized by OHSAA COLUMBUS Four Ursuline boys basketball players will be
CRICKETS AND KATYDIDS
CRICKETS AND KATYDIDS When: Today, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. What: Join Ohio State University Extension
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 70 in
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Cecil Sestilio Lucci
HONOREE Residence: New Middletown Date of birth: Aug. 26, 1929, in Pacentro, Italy FAMILY
Use your herbs!
Use your herbs! This is the time of year to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Herbs should be
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 19.21 ‚àí0.91 Aqua America, 2.13
Bieber, Ramirez help Indians pull even with Twins
The Cleveland Indians pulled into a tie atop the American League Central.
Oasis of joy in a troubled world
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Twelve years ago, when I first visited the Little Sisters of the
Forest board to host lecture
Forest board to host lecture POLAND The Friends of Poland Forest are inviting the public to a
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Joseph Colonna
HONOREE Residence: Austintown Date of birth: Aug. 5, 1929, in Younstown FAMILY Parents:
NFL slaps Callaway with four-game ban for substance abuse
Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has stepped out of bounds again.
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: Fox News Sunday”: Rep. Tim Ryan,
Pesky squirrels in your garden
LINDA C. DOLAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I have enjoyed watching squirrels
How to attract pollinators
Q. I want to attract more bees to my yard to save them. Are there any flowers that bees don’t like?
Container maintenance
Container maintenance To keep annual flowers lush and to promote continuous blooming, water plants
Jack Wollitz: Throwback Thursdays have a certain allure
Two lures earned a workout this past Throwback Thursday after a long rest in a dusty corner of my fishing shop.
ON THE LINKS Friday’s pro golf results
PGA TOUR Johnson’s 67 gives him one-stroke lead JERSEY CITY, N.J. Dustin Johnson is hitting
Miss Reinholdt, Mr. Spano to wed Sept. 14
GIRARD Gerald and Theresa Reinhardt of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Music of Queen, 8 p.m.: Get ready to rock, as this touring rock
The Sabols celebrate their diamond jubilee
The Sabols celebrate their diamond jubilee
Miss Reinhardt, Mr. Spano to wed Sept. 14
Miss Reinhardt, Mr. Spano to wed Sept. 14
Vernita Provitt, Cedric Lyons plan fall rite
Vernita Provitt, Cedric Lyons plan fall rite
Mental-health summit on children set for September
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. Mike DeWine says a pediatric mental-health summit to help the
Prayer vigil
Prayer vigil YOUNGSTOWN St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., is inviting the community to a
Man accused in plotting foiled terror attack pleads guilty
Associated Press TOLEDO A man accused of plotting with his girlfriend to obtain guns and
West Virginia governor says he's moving to help shuttering hospital
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he’s asked his administration to see what it can do to prevent the closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 10
Today is Saturday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2019. There are 143 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump vows to help pass more strict gun checks
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to
N. Korea fires 2 more missiles
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea today extended a recent streak of weapons
Walmart pulls violent video displays, will still sell guns
Associated Press NEW YORK Walmart has ordered workers to remove video game signs and displays
AROUND THE NFL Friday’s news & notes
NEW YORK GIANTS Shurmur: No QB controversy just yet EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. An outstanding debut
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY Rita Peroni
HONOREE Residence: North Palm Beach, Fla. Date of birth: Born Aug. 25, 1920, in Youngstown
AROUND THE NFL Backup QBs lead Steelers past Bucs
Dobbs, Rudolph on display in 2019 preseason opener at Heinz Field Associated Press Pittsburgh
Realtor Park
Realtor Park LISBON The Beaver Creek Area Association of Realtors, the Youngstown Columbiana
By JAKE COYLE
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is, likably, a Frankenstein of
Ohio State defense wants shot at redemption
The Ohio State defense seemed to hit rock bottom in a confounding loss to unranked Purdue in the eighth game last season.
Poland Historical Society marks birthday with pride
Editorial: Given its strategic geo- political location on the western edge of the original 13 American
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS GOLF Boardman 166, AUSTINTOWN FITCH 175 at Mill Creek Golf Course BOARDMAN — Ryan Sam
Cardinals rally late to beat Bucs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Marcell Ozuna followed with a two-run homer.
Scrappers score early to down Doubledays
Seven-run inning gives Mahoning Valley its second straight win.
Scandal-ridden NRA leader digs in against gun control
Associated Press In the aftermath of the back-to-back shooting massacres in Texas and Ohio , the
Will Republicans finally disown the president’s incendiary racism?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Amidst the latest bloodshed – the worst of it triggered by a white