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YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 5

Today is Monday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2018. There are 56 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Elizabeth Hoover and Michael Fedor, Salem, girl, Nov. 3.


Campaigning for midterms winds down

Associated Press WASHINGTON No longer reluctant to speak out, former President Barack Obama


Jewish nurse: I treated mass-shooting suspect out of love

A Jewish nurse who treated the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect says that he saw confusion but not evil in the man’s eyes, and that his own actions stemmed from love.


NAFTA 2.0 could draw some jobs back to US, but at what cost?

President Donald Trump insists his new North American trade deal will deliver a victory for U.S. factory workers by returning many high-paying jobs to the United States. Maybe.


Police: Woman in viral rant against 2 others faces charges

Authorities say a white woman in North Carolina whose racist rant against two black women having car trouble in an affluent area is facing charges she communicated threats and misused the 911 network.


Synagogue shooting worst of many hateful attacks in October

Kevyn Perkins stopped cold when he saw the letters scrawled on the door to his dorm: “N----- go back” it said, inked in messy red marker. First he was blinded by confusion. Then rage.


Governor’s race to drive good voter turnout for this election

Officials say local turnout could be best for a governor’s election since 2006


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St. E's Youngstown ER busier after Northside closure

Before Northside’s closure, St. Elizabeth’s could rely on the Gypsy Lane facility in instances of heavy emergency room traffic.


Liberty and Girard look at possible water deal with Trumbull County

The aim is to reduce water rates for residents on the northern end of Liberty Township.


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Families make and see preserved memories at Model Train Open House

Dominic Fabiilli, 3, of Canfield, watches a model train go by with his dad Dominic Fabiilli Sr., at the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s open house in Austintown Saturday. The event continues from noon to 6 p.m. today, and Nov. 10-11 and Dec. 2-3.


No suspects in two Youngstown shootings

Police have no suspects in separate shootings Saturday in Youngstown that left one man dead and another in critical condition in the hospital.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Shopping and yoga

Namaste in the YO and the Youngstown Flea announced they will have a collaborative event Nov. 11 in the Watson & Tressel Training Site at Youngstown State University.


METRO DIGEST || Food-safety course

Food-safety course NEW CASTLE, PA. Penn State Extension Office Lawrence County will offer a


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. of Mahoning County Probate Court has been recognized


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Boardman Park event had families on the hunt

David I. Diaz, 8, of Campbell takes a cellphone picture during a scavenger hunt Saturday morning at Boardman Park. The iSpy Nature Success After 6 Scavenger Hunt sent participants into the park to find and photograph 26 items to try to win prizes.


How not to inherit mom’s timeshare

By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Timeshare owners James and Barbara Ruh enjoy their annual vacations in


MAHONING CO.

MAHONING CO. STATE SENATE (33rd) yJohn Boccieri (D) yMichael A. Rulli (R) STATE REP (58TH)


TRUMBULL CO.

TRUMBULL CO. COMMISSIONER XFrank S. Fuda (D)* YNiki Frenchko YMary E. Williams (R) AUDITOR