Bishop opposes bill
Bishop opposes bill
YOUNGSTOWN —Bishop George Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has voiced his opposition to legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th. The bill is called Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act (H.R. 3312).
In a statement released by the diocese, the bishop said, “This act is based on the mistaken belief that greater access to contraception reduces abortions.” In addition, some contraceptives might induce abortion, he said. Bishop Murry encouraged support for another bill before Congress, the Pregnant Women Support Act (S. 1032, H.R. 2035), which makes adoption tax credits permanent, provides grants for ultrasound equipment, increases funding for domestic-violence prevention programs and ends discriminatory practices against women in the health-insurance industry.
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Suspect surrenders
WARREN — A man wanted in a double homicide on Colt Court on Sunday morning turned himself in to the U.S. Marshal Service about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Michael L. McDonald, 25, of Lener Avenue Southwest, walked up to the back of the Warren Police Station on Franklin Street Southeast with members of his family and Atty. John Fowler.
He was taken to the Trumbull County Jail, authorities said. McDonald was wanted in the shooting deaths of Donte Broadus, 31, and Mocha Jones, 25, both of Warren. They were found dead of gunshot wounds near Jones’ apartment in the Colt Court apartment complex.
Water main breaks
YOUNGSTOWN — The main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County closed Tuesday evening because of a water-main break on Commerce Street downtown.
The library was among the customers who were without water because of the break that was reported about 5 p.m. Tuesday.
City water-department crews responded and were trying to determine the source of the problem. The lack of water affected people in the eastern part of downtown, water crews said. The number of customers affected wasn’t available.
Traffic was blocked on South Avenue at Boardman Street and on Federal Street and Commerce, both at Walnut Street, to allow workers to address the problem.
Air-show information
VIENNA — All free tickets have been distributed for this weekend’s “Thunder Over the Valley” air show, featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial- demonstration team.
If you have a ticket but want more information about the air show Saturday and Sunday, go to the Web sites www.youngstownairshow.com or thunderoverthevalley.com.
Niles school levy
NILES — The city school board, meeting in special session Tuesday morning, unanimously voted to place a 4.6-mill renewal levy on the November ballot. The levy would generate $1.3 million in revenue, according to Linda Molinaro, board treasurer. Superintendent Rocco Adduci said the revenue would continue to fund school operations.