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YSU remembers: University marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

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YOUNGSTOWN — Even though one of the nation’s darkest and terror-filled days took place a few years before he was born, Alexander Rothwell struggled to hold the tears in check. “It’s still pretty emotional for me to see what happened and all of the individuals involved, and innocent bystanders. It’s hard to watch for very long,” said Rothwell, 23, a cadet in Youngstown State University’s four-month police academy program. “I’m proud to be an American, and I’m not ashamed to say that.” Rothwell, who graduated earlier this year from Westminster College in New ...

Nelly Covelli show postponed

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Nelly won’t be heating up the Covelli Centre until December. Sunday’s concert at the Youngstown arena is postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances,” according to venue operator JAC Management. The new date is Dec. 11. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. For those unable to attend in December, refunds will be available through the original point of purchase until Oct. 10.

High school scoreboard - Sept. 10, 2026

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VOLLEYBALL Lakeview 3, Niles 0 — Rylee Barnot had 10 points with three aces for Lakeview. Cecelia DeToro added 25 assists and three aces. Cady Esker led the Bulldogs with nine kills and Ella Gough led in digs with nine. Poland 3, Struthers 0 — Shaleigh Walker led Poland with 12 kills. Makenna Saville added 11 assists, eight digs and two aces and Lilly Madeline led the Bulldogs with 14 service points. Crestview 3, Newton Falls 2 — Addison Wendell led Crestview with 23 assists, 11 digs and three aces. Kerrigan Miller added 30 digs and Sophia Noling had 11 kills. Newton Falls ...

League clashes abound as teams try to go 4-0

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League play takes center stage tonight, as the fourth week of the high school football season is highlighted by the beginning of conference play for many area schools. The weekend schedule also includes several non-conference clashes between perennial powerhouses and backyard rivals. Girard (3-0) begins its defense of the Northeast 8 Conference (NE8) championship when the Indians travel to Struthers (0-3). The high-powered Indians have outscored their three opponents this year by a combined score of 142-20. Girard enters the game with a 15-game regular-season winning streak, the ...

Canfield stays unbeaten in AAC opener vs. Louisville

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CANFIELD — On Thursday, Canfield got its first crack at Louisville, the All-American Conference’s latest addition. The Leopards gave Canfield everything it could handle, but the Cardinals won 3-1 to stay unbeaten. Canfield won 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 25-22. “It took our serving, it took ...

Maplewood hands Chalker first loss

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MECCA — When Maplewood and Chalker square off in volleyball, it’s anyone’s game. Momentum can be lost in an instant if either team can get any to begin with. It came down to the final set Thursday, but the Rockets were able to fend off two late-set rallies by Chalker to hand the ...