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Flock Cameras Face Scrutiny Across Towns
Politics
— 3d
Flock license-plate cameras are facing growing scrutiny: Manchester, Connecticut, voted to remove its 18 devices, while residents and advocates elsewhere are pressing for information and raising privacy and misuse concerns. Police and company representatives defend the technology as a crime-solving tool, as communities including Youngstown and Monroe County hold public discussions about its use.
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Ohio State hosts Marshall after Mobley’s 25-point outburst
Jake Diebler
— 5d
Ohio State defeated Marshall in Columbus, with the Buckeyes building on an 89-65 win over Youngstown State and Marshall coming off a loss to Toledo. Andrija Jelavic’s strong interior play and John Mobley Jr.’s scoring were key storylines heading into the matchup.
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Wright State Ends Youngstown State Season, 2-0
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Wright State beat Youngstown State 2-0 in a Horizon League women’s soccer quarterfinal, advancing to face Milwaukee. Elsewhere, teams headed into their regular-season finales with conference stakes on the line: Colorado College needed a point for its first outright Mountain West title, San Diego State had a chance to claim the Pac-12 crown, and Pacific and Penn were set to close their campaigns against San Diego and Yale.
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Model Train Shows Planned Across Three States
Lifestyle
— 4d
Train and model-railroad events in Buffalo, St. Cloud and Austintown offer displays, collectibles and activities for hobbyists and families. Highlights include a Buffalo show with more than 400 tables, St. Cloud’s vendor and children’s play area, and the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s 2026 open house featuring updated layouts and a working roundhouse.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 9h
Youngstown State routs Hiram 99-26, records 25 steals
Sports
— Nov 3, 2026
Youngstown State’s women opened the 2026-27 season with a 99-26 win over Hiram, overcoming a slow start as Hayden Barrier led the Penguins with 17 points. The YSU men also won their opener, rallying in the second half to defeat St. Bonaventure 79-71 behind Linus Holmstrom’s 26 points.
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Jared Kim
The men's comeback win behind Holmstrom was a solid way to open the season too.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Youngstown State Ranked Fifth in FCS Playoff Poll
Sports
— Nov 3, 2026
Youngstown State football is ranked No. 5 in the latest FCS playoff committee standings after a comeback win over North Dakota, keeping the 7-2 Penguins in contention for a top-eight seed. Three YSU women’s soccer players also earned All-Horizon League honors, with junior Makkas named to the first team and seniors Bultel and Felder selected for the second team.
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YSU football routs Murray State, basketball tops Buffalo
Sports
— 6d
Youngstown State’s women’s basketball team pulled away from Buffalo for an 86-62 win, while the Penguins’ football team beat Murray State 62-35 for its sixth straight victory, fueled by a record-setting 423-yard passing performance from Beau Brungard.
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Elena Vasquez
Beau Brungard throwing for 423 yards is impressive and helped secure that sixth straight win.
Fatal Crashes Under Investigation Across Three States
Auto
— 5d
Authorities are investigating fatal crashes in Barboursville, West Virginia, and Millsboro, Delaware; the Delaware collision killed a 71-year-old driver and left three others seriously or critically injured. In Youngstown, one person died in a Saturday rollover crash, while a separate wrong-way crash killed 31-year-old Burgundy Gooden and injured two others.
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College Women’s Basketball Season Opens
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Air Force opened its season with a 66-45 win over Denver, while Youngstown State began with a 99-26 rout of Hiram; both teams are set for home games Saturday. Brown fell 81-56 to Army in its home opener, despite promising performances from first-year players.
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Andrew Powell
White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Youngstown-Area November Events Scheduled Across Venues
Politics
— Oct 29, 2026
November brings a packed schedule of Mahoning Valley events and new book releases. A commentator also decries the flood of negative midterm-election ads, while emphasizing a commitment to vote.
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Chad Gable Scores Surprise Pinfall Over CM Punk at Ohio WWE Event
CM Punk
— Oct 30, 2026
Chad Gable pinned CM Punk in a surprise non-title win at WWE’s Oct. 29 live event in Youngstown, Ohio. Punk showed respect afterward by raising Gable’s arm.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Water Rate Hikes Planned, Approved Across Regions
Environment
— Nov 3, 2026
Youngstown expects a double-digit water-rate increase in January amid rising wholesale costs, alongside proposed annual sewer hikes, while Kewaskum has sought approval for a 3% water-rate increase. Arizona regulators approved new rates for Global Water’s Santa Cruz utility, projected to add about $2.3 million in annual revenue and $2.68 per month for a median water customer.
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Youngstown State Volleyball Sets Ace Record in Win
Sports
— Oct 15, 2026
Youngstown State swept Cleveland State in their weekend volleyball series, closing it with a 3-1 road win. The Penguins set a school record with 16 aces in a Horizon League match and dominated the final two sets.
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Valor Energy agrees to $3.6 million Youngstown computing site acquisition
Tech
— Oct 19, 2026
Valor Energy has agreed to acquire an 18-megawatt computing facility in Youngstown, Ohio, for $3.6 million and plans to convert it into an AI data center. The project could benefit from the site’s existing power connection, but its completion and timeline remain uncertain because the deal, financing, permitting and further construction are still pending.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 9h
Ohio AG Candidates Contrast Experience in Youngstown Debate
Keith Faber
— Oct 19, 2026
Ohio attorney general candidates Democrat John Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber debated in Youngstown, each arguing that his experience best qualifies him for the job. Kulewicz emphasized decades of legal practice, while Faber highlighted his public service and experience managing a large state agency; they also discussed issues including consumer protection and opioid overdoses.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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23-Team Florida Bowling Event Features Ranked Teams
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Youngstown State went 4-1 in Friday’s Baker matches at Destination Florida, including wins over ranked Tulane, Nebraska and UAB. Tulane finished 2-3 in Friday’s Baker play, while Niagara went 3-2 that day and 2-3 in Saturday’s traditional matches.
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Neil Young Sues Trump Over $10M Song Use
Donald John Trump
— Oct 26, 2026
Neil Young sued Trump 47 Committee for $10 million, saying it played "Rockin' in the Free World" at an Oct. 12 Youngstown rally and broke a 2020 promise not to use the song without his license.
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Chris Dalton
Trump's team had already agreed not to use the song, so ignoring that and playing it anyway was asking for trouble.
Media Outlets Announce Music, Arts Giveaways
Entertainment
— Oct 27, 2026
Radio stations in Youngstown and Cincinnati are offering contests for Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets. WCPO’s giveaway is for two tickets to the Nov. 21 performance in Cincinnati, while WHOT-FM’s contest runs Nov. 2–8 and is subject to eligibility rules.
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Bhavdeep Singh-Led Team Wins SBSSU Volleyball Title
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University’s two-day volleyball tournament ended with Bhavdeep Singh’s team taking the title, while Wheeling secured a spot in its conference tournament and aims to preserve its second-place division seeding. Dayton and Youngstown State are also heading into key conference road matches, with YSU carrying a four-match winning streak into games against the league’s top two teams.
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Video Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building Collapses
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for
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Grants and public sessions boost several women’s golf programs
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
Women’s golf programs are expanding support and access through new funding and public opportunities: Chicago State received a $2,000 grant, Yass Golf Club’s beginner clinics received equipment funding, and Youngstown State is reopening indoor practice sessions to the public to raise money for its team. The initiatives support student-athletes and help more women and community golfers develop their games.
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College Volleyball Teams Complete Two Reverse Sweeps
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
Tufts and Eastern Michigan each rallied from two sets down to win five-set volleyball matches, defeating Springfield and Kent State, respectively. Immaculata is set to host Gwynedd Mercy and Central Penn in a doubleheader, while Youngstown State will host Northern Illinois for two matches after winning four of its last five.
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Former Ohio Candidate Pleads Guilty in $460K Fraud
Finance
— Oct 15, 2026
Youngstown businessman Brandon Kovach pleaded guilty to five felony charges for misusing $460,000 in investor funds for personal expenses. He must deposit $8,000 toward restitution, with sentencing scheduled for April 2027.
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Ohio Sheriff Identifies Three Trump Rally Assault Suspects
Donald John Trump
— Oct 21, 2026
Ohio authorities have identified three men suspected of assaulting a female protester at President Donald Trump’s Oct. 12 rally in Youngstown, and investigators are arranging interviews after the woman filed a report seeking charges. The county prosecutor says the evidence received so far indicates misdemeanor assault, not a felony; any charges will depend on the investigation and applicable jurisdiction.
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Men Face Charges in Five U.S. Incidents
World
— Oct 18, 2026
Several people across the country face multiple charges in unrelated incidents, including alleged police pursuits, assaults, drug possession and domestic violence. In Youngstown, police said one pursuit involved a 6-year-old child left in the fleeing car; in Greenwich, a man was charged after allegedly assaulting a woman while a juvenile witnessed the incident.
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 10h
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