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South Range rolls past Smithville 49-28 and heads to the regional semifinals

South Range rolled past Smithville 49-28 on Friday night and moves on to the Division VI, Region 21 semifinals.

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South Range's playoff opener by the numbers

49-28
final score over Smithville
5
touchdowns for quarterback Nick Toy
49-14
South Range's lead through three quarters
10-1
South Range's record

Sources: WKBN.com, The Vindicator, Your Sports Network

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YSU BasketballOhio State pulls away late to beat Youngstown State 89-65 in ColumbusIf you follow the Penguins, Friday was a close one for a half. Ohio State beat Youngstown State 89-65, with Andrija Jelavic scoring a career-high 21 points and John Mobley Jr. leading the Buckeyes with 25. A 13-0 run in the middle of the second half, started by Amare Bynum's free throws, broke the game open.Today’s editionRead ElectionsMahoning County voters reject the developmental disabilities levy, and the board weighs its next moveIf you voted on Issue 4, here's the result: Mahoning County voters rejected the 2.4-mill levy for the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 45,783 to 41,639. It would have brought in $15,522,964 a year for five years.Friday’s editionRead Getting AroundA downtown Struthers intersection closes Monday for the last phase of a water main projectIf you cut through downtown Struthers, plan ahead. Aqua Ohio starts the final phase of its multi-year, $5 million water main replacement Mon., Nov. 9, and the intersection of South Bridge and State streets closes during construction hours for three to four weeks. WKBN reports the work could take up to a month.Friday’s editionRead Health CareSharon Regional suspends all hospital services, and its emergency room has already closedIf you rely on Sharon Regional, plan on going somewhere else. Tenor Health announced Wednesday that the hospital is suspending services as it "undertakes a restructuring." The emergency department closed at 7 p.m. Wednesday after what officials called an unexpected staffing shortage. Administrators also dismissed most employees after telling them payroll funds for Friday's payday have not been secured.Thursday’s editionRead City HallYoungstown water customers face a double-digit rate increase in JanuaryIf you get a water bill from Youngstown, expect a bump. Water Commissioner Harry L. Johnson III told council's public utilities committee Wednesday that the city will pass along about one-third of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District's bulk water increases. He called the preliminary figures 15% in January and 9% in 2028, and said the final rate will be decided in about two weeks.Thursday’s editionRead High School FootballGirard hosts Cardinal Mooney in a playoff rematch on FridayIf you're heading to Friday's game, get there early. Undefeated Girard (10-0) hosts Cardinal Mooney (8-3) on Fri., Nov. 6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Mooney ended Girard's season in last year's regional championship, and this year's winner gets bragging rights in the Valley and a trip to the regional semifinal.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • TourismTourism had an economic impact of roughly $1.1 billion on Mahoning County in 2025, according to a biannual study shared by the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

    Tourism had an economic impact of roughly $1.1 billion on Mahoning County in 2025, according to a biannual study shared by the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Director Tara Mady shared details with county commissioners this week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Vindicator

  • HowmetEmployees at Howmet Aerospace in Niles are worried about forced payment plans after a company error led to overpayments of more than $10,000 in profit-sharing checks between 2025 and this year.

    Employees at Howmet Aerospace in Niles are worried about forced payment plans after a company error led to overpayments of more than $10,000 in profit-sharing checks between 2025 and this year. Lab technician Brandy Cowger said the Thanksgiving week deduction is "about 66 percent of my paycheck."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WFMJ

  • Water bidsFour bids were opened Friday for the first phase of Youngstown's wet weather facility project, and Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co.

    Four bids were opened Friday for the first phase of Youngstown's wet weather facility project, and Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co. of Youngstown has the apparent low bid at $2,187,690. The engineer's estimate was $4,323,825.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Vindicator

  • Road closureEducational Highway in Champion Township is now expected to stay closed until Nov.

    Educational Highway in Champion Township is now expected to stay closed until Nov. 25, not Nov. 5, for a bridge replacement that began Sept. 8. If you drive it, follow the posted detour: north on State Route 45, west on Champion Avenue and south on Research Parkway.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WFMJ

  • SalemUniversity School beat fourth-seeded Salem at Sebo Stadium on Friday.

    University School beat fourth-seeded Salem at Sebo Stadium on Friday. Salem was down by four with 54 seconds left and could not get closer. The matchup stood after an appeals court sided with the OHSAA and kept Cleveland Glenville out of the playoffs while the association investigates player eligibility.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Review, WYTV

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    Ohio State closes strong to beat YSU

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  6. Salem News5 hours ago

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South Range cruises into the semifinals; YSU falls in Columbus

Plus, tourism brought roughly $1.1 billion to Mahoning County and a Champion Township road stays closed longer.

The TLDR

  1. South Range rolls past Smithville 49-28 into the semifinals
  2. Ohio State pulls away late to beat YSU 89-65
  3. Tourism brought roughly $1.1 billion to Mahoning County in 2025
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