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Running for autism
David Deeter, a science teacher and track and cross country coach in the Maplewood School District, qualified to run in the Boston Marathon, which is ...
Stories published March 19, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Famed nun of movie 'Dead Man Walking' to speak in Warren Monday
Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States,” will talk about the death penalty at 7 p.m. Monday at John F. Kennedy High School, 2550 Central Parkway SE.
Ex-con asks Youngstown council to remove convictions from job apps
Ex-con asks Youngstown council to remove convictions from job apps
Mathews school board reaches agreement with nonteaching workers
Mathews school board reaches agreement with nonteaching workers
Family in Texas deadly wreck settles some cases
Family in Texas deadly wreck settles some cases DALLAS (AP) — The family of a North Texas teen who
25th annual I-X Indoor Amusement Park opens Friday in Cleveland
25th annual I-X Indoor Amusement Park opens Friday in Cleveland
Probe looks for anomalies in Seattle chopper crash
Probe looks for anomalies in Seattle chopper crash
Free help offered Saturday for health care insurance signups
Free help offered Saturday for health care insurance signups
Starbucks CEO says company is just getting started
Starbucks CEO says company is just getting started
Ben Lupo brine-dumping plea set Monday in federal court
Ben Lupo brine-dumping plea set Monday in federal court
Israel unleashes air strikes on Syrian targets
Israelis unleashes air strikes on Syrian military posts
Report: Pa. fish and game merger would save millions
Report: Pa. fish and game merger would save millions
Mediation attempted in civil-rights suit against Youngstown
Mediation attempted to civil-rights suit against Youngstown
NYC fire department settles discrimination lawsuit
NYC fire department settles discrimination lawsuit
Butcher Danny Catullo and FedEx
March 20, 2014 | Danny Catullo of Poland butcher shop Catullo Prime Meats
US files charge against Toyota, $1.2B penalty
US files charge against Toyota, $1.2B penalty WASHINGTON (AP) — The government announced a $1.2
DeWine meets with Valley police chiefs
DeWine meets with Valley police chiefs BOARDMAN Ohio Atty. General Mike DeWine joined the
Assault reported in Campbell
Assault reported in Campbell CAMPBELL — Police are investigating a report of felonious assault
Campbell police investigate reports of gunfire
Campbell police investigate reports of gunfire CAMPBELL — City police investigated reports of
Renowned physicist is Thursday’s Skeggs lecturer
Michio Kaku’s latest book, released last month is No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list
Malaysia: Files were deleted from flight simulator
Malaysia: Files were deleted from flight simulator KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Investigators are
Youngstown police arrest Sharon man on rape and kidnapping warrants
Youngstown police arrest Sharon man on rape and kidnapping warrants YOUNGSTOWN — A man police said
Autopsy confirms man bled to death in car
Autopsy confirms man bled to death in car PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania medical
Port authority approves $420,000 to attract daily air service
Port authority approves $420,000 to attract daily air service VIENNA The Western Reserve
Warning Russia, Biden says US will defend allies
Warning Russia, Biden says US will defend allies VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Issuing an outright
Ukraine officials denied Crimea entry; base taken
Ukraine officials denied Crimea entry; base taken SEVASTOPOL, Crimea (AP)— Authorities in Crimea
Man seeks to withdraw murder-for-hire plea
Man seeks to withdraw murder-for-hire plea WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A Florida man is seeking to
Trial ordered in strangulation murder of woman
Trial ordered in strangulation murder of woman ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man has been ordered to
Lupo will enter new plea to charge of violating the Clean Water Act
Lupo will enter new plea to charge of violating the Clean Water Act CLEVELAND Ben Lupo, who is
Man arrested in Feb. 21 robbery at Gypsy Lane Family Dollar
Police arrested a man at a Robinwood Avenue home at about 2:20 p.m. Monday on a warrant in the robbery of a North Side Family Dollar Feb. 21.
YPD reviewing arrest of cop in Austintown
The Youngstown Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is looking into the arrest of a city officer in Austintown.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Tax service sets rummage sale day
Tax service sets rummage sale day BOARDMAN Liberty Tax Service will host its third annual
Order spring pond fish through April 18
The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for fish to stock local ponds through April 18 during its spring fish sale.
Gun, ammo found in arrest at North Side home
Police found a gun and several types of ammunition after arresting a 19-year-old man on a warrant at about 4:35 p.m. Monday at a North Side home.
Woman arrested after man knocked unconscious by coffee cup
Police arrested a Ravine Avenue woman early Wednesday after she was accused of throwing a coffee cup at a man, hitting him in the forehead.
Ellwood City man died of broken neck
A man who was found dead outside a neighbor’s house Sunday afternoon died of a broken neck, Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle, Pa, reported.
Wal-Mart to start buying used video games
Wal-Mart plans to start buying used video games from shoppers at stores in a move that goes after the bread-and-butter business of GameStop.
Semi crashes tie up traffic on I-680, SR 82
OSHP and Youngstown police increasing presence on I-680
$17M for proposed Valley improvements in state budget
Youngstown Business Incubator, Youngstown State University, Stambaugh Auditorium and others would benefit
Niles’ Stout emerges as top Strongman
He turned to the sport three years ago to fill the void from no longer playing lacrosse.
As voting deadline nears, Youngstown council hasn’t seen city’s budget
Council must approve the spending plan by March 31
Worth the wait: YSU wins opener
YSU beat Eastern Michigan in the first game at its new softball stadium.
Aldridge, Scott earn All-Ohio honors
LaBrae’s Peyton Aldridge and Wellsville’s Nate Scott are first-team All-Ohio selections.
New Castle survives scare
The unbeaten Red Hurricanes will play in the PIAA Class state final Saturday night.
Veterans service agency has 1st female director
VSC to increase social media presence - reach more veterans
Pittsburgh routs YSU baseball team
Pittsburgh scored four runs in the first inning and five in the third en route to a 12-1 victory.
Macy’s hosts Boardman Park donation program
Until March 31, shoppers at the Boardman Macy's can donate to Boardman Park.
Trumbull officials celebrate getting more than minimum of demo money
The $3.2 million will allow the county to knock down another 250 of the county’s most-blighted homes
SPORTS DIGEST || Trumbull coaches banquet is Monday
Trumbull coaches banquet is Monday HOWLAND The Trumbull County Coaches Association will hold its
'Crawl for Cancer' event set April 4 in downtown
Youngstown State University’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers organization is hosting the event
Appeals court in Youngstown orders judge to resentence wife killer Wellington
An appeals court ordered a judge to resentence a killer in accordance with the law that was in effect at the time of the slaying
Cheryl Waite now unopposed for 4th appeals judgeship term
The challenger cited an ‘unexpected health issue’ as her reason for withdrawing
U.S. magistrate recommends $200,000 payment order
A U.S. magistrate recommended a man, whose whereabouts are unknown, be ordered to pay nearly $200,000 for leased photocopiers and accessories.
Running for autism
David Deeter, a science teacher and track and cross country coach in the Maplewood School District, qualified to run in the Boston Marathon, which is April 21, using the race as a way to help promote understanding of autism and raise money for research. He is with daughters Saleen, 13, left, who has autism, and Shelby, 14.
Manningham returns to New York Giants
Warren Harding High graduate Mario Manningham, one of the Giants’ most productive receivers from 2008-2011, will rejoin the team.
N.C. State begins March Madness by ousting Xavier
Given a second chance, T.J. Warren put on a show in the NCAA tournament.
METRO DIGEST || YSU gets award
YSU gets award Youngstown For the third-consecutive year, the Ohio Department of Health has
Penguins bounce back against Stars
Pittsburgh recovered from a dismal weekend sweep at the hands of Philadelphia by jumping on Dallas early.
Pipeline leaks thousands of gallons of oil
Associated Press CINCINNATI Environmental authorities and cleanup workers raced Tuesday to clean
Putin signs treaty to add Crimea; 2 killed are takeover’s first fatalities
Associated Press MOSCOW In a gilded Kremlin hall used by czars, Vladimir Putin redrew Russia’s
Program to focus on great Valley women
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Founding Mothers: Great Women in Mahoning Valley History” will be
Leak found in gas main at blast site
Leak found in gas main at blast site NEW YORK A gas-main leak has been found at the site of the
Media seeking unfettered coverage of Obama
Associated Press DENVER The Associated Press is seeking to broaden independent news coverage of
News helicopter crashes, killing 2
Associated Press SEATTLE A news helicopter crashed onto a street and burst into flames Tuesday
Health care flaw
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some of America’s best cancer hospitals are off-limits to many of
Home Savings and Loan’s Bevack to retire
Gary M. Small, who most recently served as senior executive vice president — chief banking officer for S&T Bank in Indiana, Pa., will succeed Bevack
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown Administration Building,
Failing schools on the bubble
Opinion: Natchez (Miss.) Democrat: Employees at the Mississippi Department of Education are probably praying
Consumer prices increase 0.1 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cheaper energy kept U.S. consumer prices in check last month,
Series helps artists thrive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Arts Mean Business, a four-part professional development series
Passed-over vets receive Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON They were heroes who didn’t get their due. On Tuesday, 24 mostly
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Francis extends global reach with his down-to-earth style
Opinion: Francis extends global reach with his down-to-earth style I read an article about Pope Francis
High praise
High praise Chef Michael Symon was quoted in Food Network Magazine calling the Mo-Fo burger the
School leader pleads not guilty in bribe case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A school superintendent and grounds director have pleaded not guilty
BUSINESS DIGEST || Networking event
Networking event WARREN There will be a networking event for local business owners in Trumbull
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James W. Kidd Jr., 39, of 3326 Dorset Ave.,
METRO DIGEST || Girard seeking roofing bids
Girard seeking bids girard The city will advertise for bids April 4 to replace the roof on the
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com:
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z”: PlayStation
Thailand gives radar data 10 days after Malaysian plane went missing
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Ten days after a Malaysian jetliner disappeared,
Valley logs blockbuster success in push to raze blighted homes
Editorial: Kaboom! Expect that ear-piercing sound to intensify throughout the Mahoning Valley in coming
Albany notches first NCAA tournament victory
D.J. Evans scored 22 points, including two clinching free throws with 12.6 seconds left, to lead Albany to its first NCAA tournament victory.
James scores 43 as Miami edges Cavaliers
As shot after shot dropped through the net, it became clear LeBron James was going to have one of those special nights.
Grueling drills helped Indians’ Allen develop mental toughness
In just one season at High Point University, Indians reliever Cody Allen felt what mental toughness means.
Winter is winding down, time to brighten up brunch
Family Features As winter winds down and the thaw of spring arrives, celebrate the season with a
An ultimate wine food experience
An ultimate wine food experience A recent tasting offered four incredible older vintage wines and
Browns officially add WR Hawkins
The Browns stripped a rival of a quality player. Call it a free agent fumble.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q: Who are the two men in the car in the Sonic Drive- In commercials? -- J.B., Clinton, Mo. A:
Irving hopes season isn’t over after injury
Kyrie Irving managed to find a silver lining — and a sliver of hope for the Cavaliers’ playoff chances — while dealing with his latest injury.