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3,156-pound pumpkin grown in Rhode Island is being inspected for possible world record

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Rhode Island pumpkin grower appears to have broken the world record for the heaviest pumpkin, with his giant squash topping the current record by nearly 300 pounds. Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island, weighed his pumpkin Saturday at a contest in New England and is now waiting for the Guinness Book of World Records to confirm he smashed the record, set about a week earlier by a grower in England. Wallace said he’s been in contact with Guinness officials who say his record is on track to be verified. “It’s truly massive, it was a pleasure to ...

2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks

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STOCKHOLM (AP) — American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners in Stockholm, noting that their work created the theoretical foundation to better understand how consumers decide whether to save or spend, insights that make it easier for policymakers worldwide to stabilize economies after fluctuations. “The laureates’ research has ...

Pink Ribbon Tea celebrates breast cancer survivors

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CANFIELD — “She held her mama’s hand … When they got the news ... Too close to home ... When it hits close to you ...” Those are lyrics from Candace Campana’s “Pink Ink,” a song she sang Monday for about 500 breast cancer survivors at Waypoint 4180, during the 32nd ...

Funds eyed to replace inclusive playground equipment

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WARREN — Warren City Council will consider legislation at Wednesday’s meeting to apply for financial assistance to replace the city’s inclusive playground at Perkins Park and help fund more improvements to the Mahoningside area near Summit Street and Mahoning Avenue. Fourteen pieces of legislation will be introduced at the meeting. The playground legislation states that the current playground equipment and foundations need to be replaced “to provide a complete, safe, operational and compliant inclusive playground.” The legislation would grant Mayor Doug Franklin and ...

Kinsman pumpkin festival set Wednesday

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KINSMAN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: The Kinsman Historical Society will host a pumpkin festival 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kinsman Greenspace, 8287 Main St. TRUNK OR TREAT: Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles Cortland Road NE, Howland, will have a trunk or treat 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the church parking lot. THIS AND THAT CRAFTS: The Center, 114 W. Marshall St., McDonald, will have This and That Crafts 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday with Sarah Evinsky. Participants will learn basic skills while completing their own pot holder project. No previous sewing experience is needed. Cost is $50 per ...