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Dearing Wall Woman of the Year
Becky Dearing Wall, vice president and treasurer at Dearing Compressor and Pump Co., speaks at a banquet Tuesday night at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman ...
Stories published October 22, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boston atty. plans to pursue sex abuse settlements for 28 more Warren JFK victims
The $8 million settlement reached in Pennsylvania between 88 sex-abuse victims of Brother Stephen Baker did not involve any Ohio victims, but there are still 28 alleged Ohio victims with claims.
Officials: Ohio has gear, training, monitoring in place for Ebola, and no cases
Health officials sought to assure Ohioans Wednesday that the state is well prepared to handle any potential Ebola outbreaks, with increased training completed, additional protective gear purchased and more than 150 residents being monitored for any signs of infection.
Republican incumbents face Democratic challengers in Ohio Supreme Court races
Two Ohio Supreme Court justices who started serving less than two years ago face competition from a Cleveland-based judge and an outgoing state House member from Warren.
YSU faculty authorizes strike, declares no confidence in trustees, administration
The union representing about 400 Youngstown State University faculty members voted to authorize a strike and approved a resolution of “no confidence” in the board of trustees and the administration.
Warren man arrested in August murder
The U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitives Task Force arrested David R. Blackmon Jr., 47, of 1900 Deerfield Street SW, on Wednesday afternoon in the Aug. 5 murder of Mitchell Pruitt, 50.
Mahoning commissioners set for seek bids for downtown bridge replacement
The Mahoning County commissioners have taken an initial step toward next year’s replacement of the Division Street bridge over the Mahoning River in Youngstown.
1 pleads, 1 sentenced in Chicago-to-Youngstown drug ring
One man pleaded guilty in federal court and another man was sentenced Wednesday in separate heroin-distribution cases.
Garrison files complaint in House against Johnson, alleging election law violation
Jennifer Garrison, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Congressional District race, filed a complaint with a U.S. House committee contending incumbent Rep. Bill Johnson violated a congressional rule about “the inappropriate use of taxpayer funds for self-promotion” right before the general election.
ABC water, storm district to start resident utility fee soon
The ABC Water and Storm Water District continues its efforts to get up and running, with plans to start charging residents of Boardman and Canfield townships a storm water utility fee sometime next year, according to district board members.
At Hubbard library's annual sale, you can find it all
When you first step into the room, it hits you: You can have it all.
Abandoned homes to be demolished in Struthers
Several abandoned homes in Struthers will be taken down within the next month.
Hubbard, Mooney win district volleyball titles
Hubbard spotted Mantua Crestwood the first two games, but won the last three.
Mooney, Poland soccer teams to meet in district final
Mooney beat Lakeview, 2-1, while Poland beat Ravenna, 4-1.
UPDATE: 2 dead in Ottawa shootings; security tightened at Arlington, embassy
A gunman with a scarf over his face shot to death a Canadian soldier standing guard at the nation's war memorial Wednesday, then stormed Parliament in a hail of gunfire before he was killed by the usually ceremonial sergeant-at-arms, authorities and witnesses said.
Convicted SW Ohio juvenile court judge seeks new trial
Convicted SW Ohio juvenile court judge seeks new trial
YSU faculty OKs strike authorization, no confidence in trustees and administration
YSU faculty OK strike authorization, no confidence in trustees and administration
UPDATE | Pa. among first 6 states to monitor travelers from Ebola-stricken areas; other states to follow
Stepping up their vigilance against Ebola, federal authorities said today that everyone traveling into the U.S. from Ebola-stricken nations will be monitored for symptoms for 21 days.
Kasich to pick up labor endorsement in Boardman Thursday
Kasich to pick up labor endorsement in Boardman Thursday
Grandma, 65, guilty of dealing pounds of marijuana
Grandma, 65, guilty of dealing pounds of marijuana
Ohio group removes illegally placed campaign signs
Ohio group removes illegally placed campaign signs
UPDATE | Police: shots fired at 3 places in Ottawa
UPDATE | Police: shots fired at 3 places in Ottawa
Community forum is Tuesday on what to do when cops stop you
Community forum is Tuesday on what to do when cops stop you
Boardman police issue warrant for suspect in bad-check case
Boardman police issue warrant for suspect in bad-check case
Two Austintown seniors lose thousands in grandkid in jail scam
Two Austintown seniors lose thousands in grandkid in jail scam
Fed agency announces funding for rural broadband improvements
Fed agency announces funding for rural broadband improvements
Austintown educator is Ohio Department of Education’s Region 8 Teacher of the Year
Austintown educator is Ohio Department of Education’s Region 8 Teacher of the Year
Late appeal denied in Columbus Jones murder conviction
Late appeal denied in Columbus Jones murder conviction
UPDATE | North Korean detainee reunites with family in Ohio
North Korean detainee reunites with family in Ohio
State: About 272,000 Ohio voters have cast ballots
State: About 272,000 Ohio voters have cast ballots
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Pirogi class is rescheduled
Pirogi class is rescheduled YOUNGSTOWN Polska Kuchnia for October is pirogi. The class has been
Defense carries South Range to another district final
Cole Durina and Brandon Youngs provided the goals for the Raiders.
Lordstown solar installation project largest in Western Hemisphere for GM
General Motors announced the solar installation project at Lordstown on Tuesday.
ODH still reports no Ebola cases in the state
There are 159 people who had some sort of contact with a Texas nurse who was diagnosed with the virus
Bryan: YSU must get physical
Some football players give one-word answers in press conferences. Others give one-sentence answers.
Settlement with Pa. victims of ex-Warren JFK priest totals $8 million
Attorneys for 88 former students sexually abused by a Franciscan friar say the students’ claims have settled for $8 million.
Hubbard among Valley teams in controll of playoff destinies
The Eagles are first in the Division III, Region 7 computer ratings.
Cafaro headquarters, Hampton Inn plans unveiled
Cafaro Co. representatives reveal plans for new corporate headquarters in Niles and for a multi-million-dollar Hampton Inn and Suites.
Commercial business drives Campbell-based mom and pop hardware shop
As Campbell Hardware, located on the border of Youngstown and Campbell, celebrates its 20th anniversary, the business announced plans to expand to accommodate its commercial business.
Quattro’s goal, Roller’s saves propel Irish
Ursuline ended a long drought in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, thanks to Gianni Quattro and goalie Trey Roller.
Campbell City Schools community helps staff member with liver disease
Friends and family of Robert Truslow band to help raise money at a spaghetti dinner for Truslow's liver transplant.
Rock Off moving to Rock Hall of Fame
The Tri-C High School Rock Off is moving to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum this year after many years at House of Blues.
LeBron returns to Cleveland in pursuit of third title, but first with Cavaliers
Four years away from home changed LeBron James. He came back more mature, more focused, more complete — in a class by himself as a player.
Only 1 judicial candidate not recommended by Mahoning Bar
The bar’s members highly recommended four sitting judges
YSU golfer Pluchinsky places second in event
YSU golfer Pluchinsky places second in event Kettering Youngstown State men’s golfer Brandon
3 arraigned in drug trafficking, child endangerment in Campbell
Staff report CAMPBELL Three adults purportedly involved in a drug trafficking and child
WHO: Ebola vaccine trials to start next year
Associated Press GENEVA The World Health Organization is pressing the search for an Ebola
2 charged with felonious assault, abduction for incident in Champion
One man was arraigned Monday on felonious assault and two felony counts of abduction, while an arrest warrant was issued for a second man on the same charges relating to an incident on Damon Street in Champion early Saturday.
Reality TV star from Youngstown to appear at Thursday campaign event
She’s supporting the Democratic nominee for secretary of state
The state treasurer touts his record during his first term on the job
His Democratic challenger said the incumbent made ‘the office work for him’
Mahoning auditor candidates spar; Betras blasts Meacham's emails
County commissioner blasts Meacham campaign fundraising emails to county workers on their county accounts.
US expands Ebola checks at airports
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fending off demands to ban travel from Ebola-stricken West Africa,
Dearing Wall Woman of the Year
Becky Dearing Wall, vice president and treasurer at Dearing Compressor and Pump Co., speaks at a banquet Tuesday night at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman where she was named Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club's “Woman of the Year." The honor comes during National Business Women’s Week.
Kevin Connelly: Steelers must believe
For the first 28 minutes Monday night, they were the same, unwatchable Pittsburgh Steelers.
Steelers made most of opportunites in stunning 73-second span
The bounces and big plays piled up so quickly, even the Pittsburgh Steelers were stunned.
Tiffin Columbian, Shelby combine for 165 points in OT shootout
Tiffin Columbian’s Cliff Miller ran for 516 yards on just 25 carries in Friday’s game with Shelby. Yet it was a short gain that didn’t even count in the stats that was his biggest carry of the night.
nba roundup | Tuesday’s preseason games
Jazz 105, Thunder 91 OKLAHOMA CITY Enes Kanter scored 27 points to help Utah. Kanter made 12 of
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other events
DISTRICT SOCCER BOYS DIVISION III Champion 2, Warren JFK 0, suspended CHAMPION Mike Arnold
Top five cabernet taste test
Top five cabernet taste test Drinks columnist Brian Fry recently sat down and tasted 15 cabs from
Nittany Lions set to face record-setting Ohio State offense Saturday night
Penn State coach James Franklin says one of the biggest challenges he faces in his job is meeting high expectations of a huge fan base.
nfl news & notes
Dallas Cowboys: The team released defensive end Michael Sam from the practice squad Tuesday, another
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games
Maple Leafs 5, Islanders 2 UNIONDALE, N.Y. Phil Kessel scored two goals to lead Toronto. Nine
Bumgarner, Pence power San Francisco in Series opener
Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants put a sudden stop to the Kansas City Royals’ perfect postseason roll.
It costs how much?
It costs how much? $1,768. That’s how much you’ll need if you order the “Glamburger” at the Honky
oddly enough
oddly enough New Mexico man’s error costs him thousands on bill ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A New
METRO DIGEST || Died of heart attack
Coroner says man died of heart attack WARREN The Trumbull County coroner ruled that Elbert
spaghetti dinner
spaghetti dinner Truslow family The past year has been a financial struggle for Robert Truslow
Widow sues over accident
A widow sued an aluminum extruder concerning the industrial accident that killed her husband.
IS fighters seize weapons meant for Kurds
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State group fighters seized at least one cache of weapons
Officers on paid leave after fatal shooting
Associated Press SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio Authorities say two police officers are on paid leave after
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Heidy Diaz and Emanuel Alvira, Youngstown, twin boys, Oct.
Youngstown Shrine Club hall upgrades completed
Improvements include a renovation to the hall’s bar with the addition of large-screen televisions
Total CEO killed in Moscow runway crash
Associated Press MOSCOW Christophe de Margerie, the charismatic CEO of Total SA who helped
Man confesses to 7 killings, police say
Man confesses to 7 killings, police say GARY, Ind. Police say an Indiana man has now
Fatal crash
Fatal crash WEST FARMINGTON A Hiram man died in a single-vehicle accident on state Route 88 in
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Christopher Lloyd is 76. Actor Derek Jacobi is 76. Actor Tony Roberts is 75.
Poll: Voters expect Republicans to take control of the Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two weeks before Election Day, most of the nation’s likely voters
Warren man posts bond on four child pornography charges
Warren man posts bond on four child pornography charges
Valley unemployment down 2.4 percent
Valley unemployment went down in September, but 4,000 workers dropped from the labor force between September 2013 and September 2014.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson Township Zoning Appeals board, 5 p.m., 10613 Mahoning Ave., North
A list of alternative Halloween events:
A list of alternative Halloween events: Niles: Eastwood Field will host a trick-or-treat event
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS mahoning county marriage licenses Matthew J. Romeo, 24, of 9342 Woodworth Road, North
Tablets given to teachers, students to follow in coming weeks
Tablet purchase was made over the summer
General motors rankings
General motors rankings GM’s rankings in the Solar Energy Industries Association’s “Solar Means
Staples probes possible data breach
Associated Press NEW YORK Staples is looking into a potential credit-card data breach and has
Former Washington Post editor guided coverage of Watergate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ben Bradlee, the hard-charging editor who guided The Washington Post
EAG highlights property inventory, future plans
Economic Action Group has 10th meeting featuring downtown's property owners
McDonald’s CEO outlines changes
McDonald’s CEO outlines changes NEW YORK McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson said Tuesday the company
ASK MR. KNOW-IT-ALL Tom Selleck joins the family business
Q. There was a Coldwell Banker Real Estate ad on television. The voice sounded familiar to me. My
Keep Ryan, Johnson and Joyce in Congress working for area
Editorial: Despite its significant population losses over the years, the Mahoning Valley is indeed fortunate
‘Constantine’
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee LOS ANGELES Welsh actor Matt Ryan wasn’t a big reader of comic
American freed
Associated Press WASHINGTON American detainee Jeffrey Fowle has been released from North Korea,
Television shows released on DVD this week include:
Television shows released on DVD this week include: v “Peewee’s Playhouse”: Few Saturday morning
2 local companies featured in emissions report Minimizing methane
The Environmental Defense Fund, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group, released a report that highlighted companies that developed technologies and services for the emerging methane mitigation industry.
Big-city dining experience
Calling all foodies! Brothers in Food tasted signature dishes at the CA Restaurant in Boardman