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MVYP plans mixer

MVYP plans mixer BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals’ September Mixer is from 5:30

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Sept. 7

Elementary school students will learn history, tour Barnhisel House next month

The Barnhisel House exhibit is open on the second and fourth Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jessica Swagger and Connor Davis, East Liverpool, boy,

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 42.791.02 Aqua America, 2.34

Wrongful-death suit filed over cop’s shooting of teen

Associated Press COLUMBUS The grandmother of a black 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a

METRO DIGEST || Roads closed for race

Roads closed for race YOUNGSTOWN These roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular

At least 4 dead as Hurricane Florence drenches Carolinas

Blowing ashore with howling 90 mph winds, Hurricane Florence splintered buildings, trapped hundreds of people and swamped entire communities along the Carolina coast Friday in what could be just the opening act in a watery, two-part, slow-motion disaster. At least four people were killed.

Anonymous victims

Hurricane Maria’s death toll climbed long after rain stopped Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto

Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former

Statue some call racist is removed

Statue some call racist is removed san francisco A 19th-century statue near San Francisco’s City

Mahoning County S&P raises bond rating to AA level

With an AA bond rating, Mahoning County no longer needs to purchase bond insurance.

Mahoning grand jury indicts Pa. man charged with rapes

Shawn Wendling is indicted in Poland park rapes; Christian Sumpter is indicted in an Austintown girl’s death; and Marc Flora is indicted in the Campbell infant-stabbing.

Howland, Boardman boys soccer teams play to scoreless draw

Both teams had opportunities to score throughout the game.

Warren dog needed emergency surgery for chain embedded in its neck

Animal advocates plan to address Warren council about tethering laws after finding the dog on a 2-foot chain that also served as its collar.

Flag ceremony brings in Hispanic Heritage Month

Speakers touted representation, diversity and exposure to other cultures as hallmarks of America’s melting-pot culture.

Warren man sentenced to life in prison for rape of another young girl

Jamey L. Sprankle, 46, of Union Street Southwest, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to raping, molesting and photographing a young girl for about six months starting in August 2017.

Former Sebring water superintendent to plead today

James V. Bates, the former Sebring water superintendent charged with failing to notify Sebring water customers about high lead results in routine water testing in 2015, will enter a plea at 3 p.m. today.

Bridge dedication recognizes JJC students’ service

The Wick Avenue bridge over Interstate 680 is the latest to be adorned with U.S. flags.

Eagle Joint Fire District made changes after payroll falsifications

The Hubbard department now uses the National Fire Incident Reporting system.