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YPD hones skills through training role-plays at Sheridan school
Police often have to make split-second decisions that can reverberate for years, so training to make those decisions faster is key.
Mayor 'comfortable' with elections board's redistricting map; council, not so much
The Mahoning County Board of Elections is proposing a redistricting map of Youngstown that counts all of the city’s population, except those at a private prison on the East Side, and balances the number of people in each of the seven wards.
Community groups, leaders march for unity today on troubled South Side
Participants in a Holy Ground March don’t anticipate an overnight miracle of fewer crimes and more revitalization but they believe a demonstration of unity and prayer will set the stage.
As colleagues cope with Heltzel's death, replacement deadline set
Those who worked closest with Paul Heltzel at the Trumbull County Commissioners office are still reeling from his sudden death June 30, but there’s a deadline to meet in mid-August to replace him.
Belinky replacement vows new direction
Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. vowed to take Mahoning County’s probate court in a new direction after he was sworn in today as probate judge.
Northside expansion, upgrade provides more privacy, quiet to patients, officials say
Today marks a new beginning for Northside Medical Center, said Kent Brown, Northside chief operating officer at ValleyCare Health System of Ohio.
GOP convention will benefit all of NE Ohio, local politicos say
The Republican National Committee’s decision to have its 2016 convention in Cleveland will not only showcase that city, but all of northeast Ohio and the entire state to the rest of the country, local politicians say.
Belinky hearing Wednesday, Rusu assumes bench
Mark Belinky, the former Mahoning County Probate Court judge who pleaded guilty to tampering with records, could be sentenced to prison for up to 18 months at a court hearing today.
UPDATE: 623 still without power after today's tornado, storm
First Energy reported that 623 customers in Mahoning County remained without power as of about 9:15 pm. after this afternoon’s storms.
LeBron holds meetings in Las Vegas
Some of James’ representatives have met with several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers.
UPDATE | More than 2,000 Valley homes without power from storm
This house on South Raccoon Road was damaged by the storm. More than 2,000 Valley homes were without power late this afternoon.
Accident near I-680 exit ramp at Western Reserve Road
Accident near I-680 exit ramp at Western Reserve Road
Local man gets 3-year prison term for abusing girl
Local man gets 3-year prison term for abusing girl
UPDATE| Weather service en route to assess Ellsworth storm damage
Weather service en route to assess Ellsworth storm damage
July 15 deadline set for NAACP youth council bus trip to Detroit
July 15 deadline set for NAACP youth council bus trip to Detroit
Officials laud $20M upgrades at Northside Medical Center
Officials laud $20M upgrades at Northside Medical Center
Rusu sworn in as Mahoning County Probate Court judge
Rusu sworn in as Mahoning County Probate Court judge
BREAKING NEWS | Cleveland selected to host 2016 GOP convention
BREAKING NEWS | Cleveland selected to host 2016 GOP convention
Ford recalling more than 100K vehicles for safety issues
Ford recalling more than 100K vehicles for safety issues
Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Campbell
Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Campbell
Judge orders Ohio township to pay in open-meetings case
Judge orders Ohio township to pay in open-meetings case
Donald Sterling ordered to testify at Clippers sale trial
Donald Sterling ordered to testify at Clippers sale trial
4 in 10 US homes are cellphone only, skip landline
4 in 10 US homes are cellphone only, skip landline
Actor Don Cheadle begins Miles Davis movie in Ohio
Actor Don Cheadle begins Miles Davis movie in Ohio
Warrant issued for Warren man charged with assault
Warrant issued for Warren man charged with assault
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1965 will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. July 15 at Johnny’s
Autism Society will launch parent network
Austism Society will launch parent network NILES Austism Society of Ohio-Mahoning Valley in
Jeter has fond memories of playing in Cleveland
The Yankees shortstop began his first full season at Jacobs Field.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for six-year transportation bill
Congress is considering only a six-month bill
NCAA suggests contact limits for practices
The organization is suggesting football teams hold no more than two contact practices per week.
No love for country RAP
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. When Jason Brown came to Nashville to
Heltzel ‘gave his life to you as best he could,’ priest says at funeral
Trumbull County Commissioner Paul Heltzel “gave away his life to you as best as he could,” Father Lorn Snow said at Paul Heltzel’s funeral mass
Goff receives 3 years probation, 300 hours community service for brine dumping
Goff receives 3 years probation, 300 hours community service for brine dumping
MAHONING COUNty Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury last week handed up indictments against these people on these charges.
oddly enough
oddly enough Report: Buddhist monks set off illegal fireworks ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. They’ll
WorkLife qualification
WorkLife qualification YOUNGSTOWN WorkLife by Meridian, a provider of workforce wellness,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2014. There are 176 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fired YSU union chief to be reinstated
Details of Ivan Maldonado's return to employment must be worked out
Walking With Dinosaurs comes to Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday-Sunday
Walking With Dinosaurs comes to Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday-Sunday (theqarena.com),
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Blane L. Seidner, 53, of 6857 E. South Range,
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator At the Insite Group Inc. office at 611 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon,
Flying to US? Power up your electronic device
Passengers at some overseas airports that offer U.S.-bound flights will soon be required to power on their electronic devices in order to board their flights — a measure intended to enhance aviation security at a time when intelligence officials are concerned about hidden explosives, a counterterrorism official said.
Problems continue to mount for charter schools in Ohio
Editorial: The headline in Sunday’s Akron Beacon Journal, “Ohio taxpayers provide jobs to Turkish immigrants
Surplus food/free meal
Surplus food/free meal Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, frozen chicken
Finding the right ratio
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON How strong is that pina colada? Depending on
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator Dr. Martha Bruce, a member of Shenango Valley Gardeners, stands in
Scratch the lottery plan
Opinion: The Kansas City Star: A question on Missouri’s Aug. 5 ballot would extend the state lottery to
Casino revenue falls in June
Revenues for the casinos are down for the year, according to figures from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, which were released Monday.
Federalist papers are America’s DNA
Opinion: There are many ways to lose freedom — conquering armies, surrendering without a fight.
general motors recalls How switch design went wrong
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT General Motors’ deadly ignition-switch flaws emerged
Speaking on China
Speaking on China YOUNGtown Dr. Craig Seidelson from Timken Corp. speaks Wednesday at Youngstown
Youngstown social media campaign comes with risk
A new hashtag created to promote the community of Youngstown comes with some risks — as others have learned in the past.
newsmakers
newsmakers Essence Festival hits record attendance NEW ORLEANS The Essence Festival marked its
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.98 —.32 Avalon
Remedies to get rid of bikini bumps
Q. Do you have any remedies for red bumps after a bikini wax? A. Dermatologists have a name for
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Warren City Council, caucus at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7, first floor, municipal
Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting YOUNGSTOWN The ribbon-cutting ceremony for ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s $20
Vets’ coalition plans first endorsement in Ohio governor’s race
Associated Press COLUMBUS A coalition of Ohio veterans and fraternal organizations that has
birthdays
birthdays Singer Steve Lawrence is 79. Actor Jeffrey Tambor is 70. Actress Kim Darby is 67.
Cops: Couple takes child to buy, use heroin
Firefighters called police after seeing strange behavior
Prosecutor: Bombing suspect said martyrs go to heaven
Associated Press BOSTON Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told a friend a month
Tornado confirmed in Michigan
Associated Press KENTWOOD, Mich. A severe thunderstorm packing winds estimated at more than 80
Pope: Bishops must be held accountable for abuse cases
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis begged forgiveness Monday in his first meeting with
Groups oppose Mass for priest
Associated Press TOLEDO Two organizations that help victims of clergy abuse are upset that a
Delinquent accounts
Delinquent accounts CAMPBELL City officials are cracking down on delinquent water accounts.
gaza strip Israeli army launches offensive
Associated Press JERUSALEM The Israeli army said it launched an offensive operation early today
Warren councilman says about 10 people are interested in being on bike patrol
About 10 people have contacted Warren Councilman John Brown, expressing an interest in forming a new Warren Bike Patrol to monitor the Warren Greenway Bike Trail through the city.
Forensic pathologists seeks answers to 'treat the public'
Forensic pathologists seeks answers to 'treat the public'
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
“That person on the table, they don’t care about the whys and hows … I treat the
“That person on the table, they don’t care about the whys and hows … I treat the public. I treat the
Boardman’s Keller wins junior golf event
Boardman’s Keller wins junior golf event STOW Ken Keller of Boardman shot a 1-under 70 on
Journey Cafe event Thursday at North Side church
The Journey Cafe Self-Discovery Series provides a casual and safe space to explore the self in relation to place, family and purpose.
Bahrain orders US diplomat to leave
Bahrain orders US diplomat to leave MANAMA, Bahrain Bahrain ordered a top U.S. diplomat to
Stocks falter, pulling Dow back near 17,000
Associated Press NEW YORK After pushing stocks to records last week, investors turned cautious
Connelly: An open letter to Dan Gilbert
The Cavaliers owner acted shamefully after "The Decision"; He has a chance to atone for his behavior.
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