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US Attorney: Sentence well-deserved in Lupo oilfield dumping case
Ben Lupo’s sentence of 28 months in federal prison and fine of $25,000 for ordering illegal discharges of oilfield waste down a storm drain and into a Mahoning River tributary in Youngstown are well-deserved, a U.S. Attorney said.
Powell gets about 13 years for Detroit-to-Warren drug op
A Warren man charged in a major drug distribution conspiracy has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison after his guilty plea.
Officials confident WR port authority will survive
Close to four hours of meetings put the commissioners from Mahoning and Trumbull counties and members of the Western Reserve Port Authority in a good mood Tuesday afternoon.
Anti-fracking activists submit enough signatures to get measure on ballot again
A group of Youngstown activists hopes the fourth time is the charm after seeing the Community Bill of Rights defeated three times at the polls.
2 demolitions to create more parking downtown
Two more downtown buildings will be torn down to make way for additional parking.
Good teaching trumps tech devices for student learning, expert says
Most teachers likely would agree that Padlets, Google forms and other tools have aided in their lesson plans, but no type of classroom technology should usurp means to enhance students’ abilities to learn, a technology expert stresses.
Youngstown schools gets $400K for after-school programs
The city school district received $400,000 in additional grant money for after-school programs that focus on literacy and college and career readiness.
Brother of Ponzi-scheme mastermind pleads guilty
A Warren man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court here to 12 counts of wire fraud and money laundering for his role in the $20 million Ponzi scheme he and his brother carried out in 2007 and 2008.
GOP chooses Williams to face Cantalamessa in November election
GOP chooses Williams to face Cantalamessa in November election
Ohio archbishop urges prayer for traditional marriage
Ohio archbishop urges prayer for traditional marriage
BREAKING NEWS: Ben Lupo sentenced to 28 months in prison, fined $25K
Lupo sentenced to 28 months in prison
UPDATE | Power outage affects 2,600 South Side homes, businesses
Power outage affects 2,600 South Side homes, businesses
Prosecutors may appeal bail granted to Philadelphia officers
Prosecutors may appeal bail granted to Philadelphia officers
Warren police treat man's death as possible homicide
Warren police treat man's death as possible homicide
Commemorative JFK coin draws hundreds to US Mint in Philly
Commemorative JFK coin draws hundreds to US Mint in Philly
Ohio Dem gubernatorial candidate lacked driver's license
Ohio Dem gubernatorial candidate lacked driver's license
Warren man sentenced to 12 years 11 months on federal gun, drug charges
Warren man sentenced to 12 years 11 months on federal gun, drug charges
7th Buddy Walk fundraiser for Down syndrome is Saturday
7th Buddy Walk fundraiser for Down syndrome is Saturday
Dog vests to be bought with funds raised for slain Pa. police dog
Dog vests to be bought with funds raised for slain Pa. police dog
Cortland Banks partners with YNDC on $300K mortgage-loan program
Cortland Banks partners with YNDC on $300K mortgage-loan program
90-year-old Ohio man gets 4 years in wife's 'mercy' killing
90-year-old Ohio man gets 4 years in wife's mercy killing
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1965 has begun making plans for its 50th class reunion in
Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival begins Thursday in Courthouse Square
The timing is right for a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band to perform in Courthouse Square.
Manziel gets first reps with Browns’ starters
Johnny Manziel took a planned trip one slot up the depth chart. There’s no telling how long No. 2 will stay No. 1.
Study: Few Hispanic roles in top Hollywood movies
By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer A new study shows that less than 5 percent of actors in
The Kendrick brothers have formula for success Bible Belt filmmakers
By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. It’s the Hollywood ending every
Gordon leaves practice for appeal hearing
Josh Gordon got back on the field before the NFL stopped him.
Poll: Ohio largely forgives LeBron
Many of the negative feelings for LeBron James have been wiped away following his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer.
Fitch levy won't be brought up for a few years
District hopes three key systems in need of repair can hold on until then
Anti-frackers are back for the fourth time with a charter amendment
Supporters of a plan to base the number of wards in Youngstown on population are looking to get on Nov. 4 ballot
Forgotten meth lab bottle yields four-year prison term
Justen Warner of Sebring forgetfully left the meth lab bottle in a convenience store.
$751M — Mahoning's visitor spending up 12.9% last year
Visitors are big business in Mahoning County, according to a Tourism Economics report.
New Lordstown plant manager named
Steve Notar Donato is the new General Motors Lordstown Complex plant manager effective Aug. 1.
2 states carry on executions with strong sedative
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Despite a shortage of lethal-injection drugs, two of the nation’s
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v St. Vincent: Tonight on “Late
Mayor: Water now safe to drink again
Associated Press TOLEDO Two days after warning some 400,000 people in Ohio and Michigan not to
Ohio judge accused of punching estranged wife
Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge accused of biting and punching his wife as they drove through
Put congressional reps on alert during their summer vacation
Opinion: Put congressional reps on alert during their summer vacation Congress has done one of the few
History program
History program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Young Leader’s Advisory
Ghost of Nixon, 40 years on
Opinion: WASHINGTON Forty years after he slunk out of office, Richard M. Nixon retains the capacity to
Union claims Valley Care has ‘covert’ plan to fire LPNs
Trumbull Memorial says the hospital is moving toward a different staffing model for nurses
Wal-Mart website to customize shopping
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart, in its latest bid to compete with nemesis Amazon.com, is
Avalon Holdings has bigs plans for hotel
Resort and Spa expected to make site a year round destination
Flash floods damage more than 30 homes
Flash floods damage more than 30 homes MOUNT BALDY, Calif. When the skies opened up with a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.57 —.20 Avalon
newsmakers
newsmakers Freed’s ashes removed from rock hall exhibit CLEVELAND The remains of the deejay
ebola US government had role in drug given to 2 aid workers
Associated Press Two American aid workers infected with Ebola are getting an experimental drug so
Academic distress commission proves its value to Youngstown
Editorial: From Superintendent Connie Hathorn to the Youngstown Board of Education to the Youngstown City
Israel, Hamas accept cease-fire
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel and Hamas on Monday accepted an Egyptian cease-fire proposal
birthdays
birthdays Actress Loni Anderson is 69. Singer Rick Derringer is 67. Singer Samantha Sang is 61.
Schedule Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival
Thursday 4 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting ceremony, main entrance across from Comfort Inn 6 to 11 p.m.:
Australian aboriginal remedy for mosquito bites
Q. Years ago, on a hike in an Oregon forest, I was complaining about the itch of a mosquito bite. A
Cuba abuzz over news of US travelers program
Associated Press HAVANA News that the U.S. government quietly contracted young Latin Americans
‘Health at Home’ workshop is set
‘Health at Home’ workshop is set BOARDMAN Humility of Mary Health Partners will offer a one-hour
Charge accusing man of Purple Heart falsification goes to grand jury
More than a dozen military veterans attended a hearing for a man charged with falsifying discharge papers to receive Purple Heart license plates.
oddly enough
oddly enough Cops: Drunk got in police car with officers in back seat PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh
Bob Evans to donate to Akron Children’s
Bob Evans to donate to Akron Children’s YOUNGSTOWN All Bob Evans restaurants in Mahoning,
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2014. There are 148 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2014. There are 148 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
wwi centennial Former enemies unite for ceremony
Associated Press SAINT-SYMPHORIEN, Belgium Separated by only a small patch of yellow daisies
ODE extends EdChoice deadline to Sept. 5
The scholarship allows students from underperforming schools to attend participating private schools
Trumbull County magistrate headed to Indiana to be administrative law judge
Atty. Jason Earnhart, a magistrate in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court since 2007 and an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor for seven years before that, is leaving to become a U.S. administrative law judge in Valparaiso, Ind.
Trumbull Board of Developmental Disabilities extends its superintendent’s contract
The Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities has approved a 5-year extension of the contract of its superintendent, Edward J. Stark.
Ohio man killed in crash of paraglider is identified
Associated Press QUINCY, Ohio Authorities have identified the Ohio man killed when the
Former commissioner Stern set to enter HOF
David Stern will be enshrined Friday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
NY doctor: ‘Odds are’ patient doesn’t have virus
Associated Press NEW YORK A man who recently visited West Africa and had a high fever and
Fundraiser planned
Fundraiser planned youngstown A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30
Penn State looking for linebackers
Penn State lacking linebackers is like a carpenter running out of nails.
Campbell City Schools promotes healthy eating, physical activity through new course
The semester-long strength and weight training course will begin in the fall.
Youngstown to install two splash pads including one in an area with the city’s lowest juvenile population
The park is popular with kids on the East Side, the city’s park and rec director said.
Penguins are 21st in preseason coaches poll
Penguins are 21st in preseason coaches poll YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team
Tiger’s caddie waits, like everyone else
Woods’ agent says it’s too early for doctors to decide if he can play this week.
Columbiana County ESC receives STEM grant
The project will serve more than 7,000 students in eight school districts
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, rescheduled summer quarterly
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mohammad K. Lababdeh, 47, of 909 Cook Ave., Boardman,
Phantoms golf outing dazzles
Auction combines spirit of Cleveland, Pittsburgh teams
Ursuline valedictorian uses graduation money to help local charity
Ursuline valedictorian uses graduation money to help local charity
De La Cruz blast powers Scrappers
Juan De La Cruz hit a three-run home run in a 4-1 victory over the Vermont Lake Monsters.
‘Really nice guy’ sworn in as Trumbull commissioner
There’s still uncertainty about the way the Trumbull County Democratic Party selected Mauro Cantalamessa to serve as county commissioner, but he was sworn in Monday morning and began his duties.
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