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Real estate agent's killer grew up in abuse, served 3 tours in Iraq, awarded Purple Hearts
Attorneys for the man facing life in prison with no parole for the murder of a real-estate agent say his past military service and troubled childhood must be taken into account when he is sentenced today.
Liberty middle-schooler is trailblazer for boys
On a beautiful, exceptionally warm fall afternoon last week, the Liberty Leopards were ready for some football.
Oifield waste dumper Ben Lupo reports to prison
Ben Lupo has arrived at a Massachusetts medical facility to begin serving his 28-month federal prison term for ordering oilfield waste illegally dumped down a storm drain and into a Mahoning River tributary in Youngstown.
Some Traficant accident details clarified
Even in death, former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. is generating controversy.
Local police, residents discuss how to avoid confrontations when picked up
Mossco DuBose vividly recalled the morning several decades ago when he got pulled over while driving south on state Route 11 to pay a fine in Austintown.
3 drug incidents in less than 7 hours
In the span of 61⁄2 hours Monday, one woman was found passed out in a car and swallowed a pill when she came to, another in the throes of a suspected overdose was dropped off at a fire station, and two other people were cited after a neighbor said they just came from a drug house and were in a field where addicts often get high.
Yavorchik wants attorneys to withdraw
The lawyers for Atty. Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case, asked a judge to withdraw as his legal counsel.
Cops stop car, passenger runs, leaving 4-year-old hiding in back
Police say a child who was a passenger in a car pulled over Monday for running a stop sign tried to hide from them and asked why his father got out of the passenger’s seat and ran away.
Mother accused of snatching son outside Canfield preschool
Mother accused of snatching son outside Canfield preschool
Lordstown board to meet Wednesday, consider wage resolution
Lordstown board to meet Wednesday, consider wage resolution
Youngstown firefighters battle blaze at Howard Street home
Youngstown firefighters battle blaze at Howard Street home
Cops: Child in car watches dad run from traffic stop, asks why
Cops: Child in car watches dad run from traffic stop, asks why
UPDATE: House guest shoots homeowner on South Side this morning
UPDATE: House guest shoots homeowner on South Side this morning
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Portion of N. Schenley Ave. closed for sewer repairs
Portion of N. Schenley Ave. closed for sewer repairs
Mahoning convention and visitor’s bureau wins awards for e-newsletters
Mahoning convention and visitor’s bureau wins awards for e-newsletters
Yavorcik seeks to represent himself in Oakhill case
Yavorcik seeks to represent himself in Oakhill case
Eric Murphy and Ed O'Neill
Sept. 30, 2104 | Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown is the topic of discussion.
Suspect refuses to let Boardman cops into his residence
Suspect refuses to let Boardman cops into his residence
2 men held in fatal Mercer County mobile home heist
2 men held in fatal Mercer County mobile home heist
Little Miss pageant will be Saturday
Little Miss pageant will be Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Thrive in Grace will host a Little Miss Inner
Wolves Club installs president
Thomas Bleggi was installed as president of Wolves Club of Youngstown.
Pasta dinner will help fund liver transplant
Pasta dinner and quilt auction will support Hubbard man who needs a liver transplant.
Professional club to mark business women’s week
Business and professional women have a reason to celebrate.
Former congressman buried after a private ceremony
A public celebration will occur in the next 30 days
Officers remain on leave following officer-involved death on state Route 11
An unspecified number of officers from the Weathersfield Township Police Department remain on paid administrative leave
Thief takes necklaces and phones from Warren store but forgets to take the cash
Two masked men who robbed the Market Food Mart, 1011 East Market Street, took cell phones and necklaces from two clerks Sunday night but apparently forgot something else — the cash. It was one of two armed robberies in that neighborhood over the weekend.
Connelly: Tomlin enabled Steelers’ attitude
Mike Tomlin has failed to instill discipline in the Steelers.
Trustees approve zone change 2-1 along state Route 46
Trustees approve zone change 2-1 along state Route 46
Music of Motown
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “Live it again” is the ubiquitous marketing campaign seen
Crime statistics being released by colleges are misleading
Crime statistics being released by colleges are misleading
Land bank completes demolition program
The Mahoning County Land Bank has completed one large demolition program and is embarked on another.
Mancini’s hat trick powers Canfield
Sophomore Anita Mancini was motivated in part by her sister’s injury.
Warren veteran finally gets his due decades after service
Vietnam War veteran Thomas Ducharme, center, receives the Bronze Star from Herman Breuer, right, executive director of the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission. Looking on is U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. Ducharme, who moved to Warren from Texas and opened a restaurant called Texas Big Dog, also received nine other medals Monday at the restaurant.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin A. Kihm, 26, of 5676 Baylor Ave., Austintown,
Can mercenaries fight ISIS?
Opinion: On his Fox News show recently, Bill O’Reilly suggested using mercenaries to fight the Islamic State
Never set a deadline on death
Opinion: My friend Ezekiel Emanuel, in his typically smart, provocative and bullheaded way, has decreed that
At 50, GM Lordstown cruises steadily in fast lane of success
Editorial: Fifty years ago, Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes joined officials of the General Motors Corp. in
Road salt supply low, demand high as winter looms
Associated Press DETROIT The reward for surviving last winter’s low temperatures and record
Report: Gambling industry paid out $38B in taxes in ’13
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The gambling industry nationwide paid out a jackpot-worthy $38
Study: Recession can lead to fewer births
Associated Press NEW YORK When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in
Police videos can mislead
Associated Press BEAVERCREEK A man walks through Walmart, holding something to his ear as he
Austintown Levy Fast facts
A 0.6-mill, five-year renewal levy that will generate $156,285 annually. The levy was first passed
As its 75th anniversary approaches, “Gone With the Wind” is being celebrated as a
As its 75th anniversary approaches, “Gone With the Wind” is being celebrated as a timeless movie
Pirates savoring another playoff run
A punchline for a generation, it’s back to Buctober once again.
Austintown locals push to build community garden for students
Two groups addressed Austintown's board of education last week to propose building a community garden on school property. All parties seemed to be interested in the idea. The two groups are planning how to make the garden possible.
Barnes, Penguins look to keep improving
Youngstown State women’s basketball coach John Barnes set a new school record for victories by a first-year coach with 15.
Deal proposed regarding gay marriage
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The fate of 27 same-sex couples who married before a judge struck
Secret Service criticized over White House breach
Associated Press WASHINGTON The intruder who climbed a fence made it farther inside the White
Haney earns league’s top offensive honors
Haney earns league’s top offensive honors Indianapolis Senior Chelsey Haney has been named the
Flurry of flags killing Steelers
The Steelers were flagged 13 times for 125 yards in Sunday’s confounding 27-24 loss to previously winless Tampa Bay.
Ambien led to sleep cleaning and driving
Q. I need help getting off Ambien. I have discovered that I am driving, cleaning the house, cooking
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer AUSTINTOWN Today at 5 p.m, N.E.O. Urology Associates and Partners for Urology
Charles in charge as KC routs Patriots
Jamaal Charles proved he is back to full speed for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Buckeyes’ defense worries Meyer
Urban Meyer is troubled by four touchdown passes by Cincinnati — three of which covered at least 60 yards — in the most recent win.
Siren testing
Siren testing HERMITAGE, Pa. The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct the monthly test of the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board Levy Campaign Committee, 4:30
Dozens of possible jurors rejected
Dozens of possible jurors rejected PHOENIX Roughly a third of 300 potential jurors were
Naturopathic event
Naturopathic event BOARDMAN The Ohio Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic
YSU’s first lady elected to board
YSU’s first lady elected to board YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., holding company
Fight card set for Saturday night
Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo and Ken Sigurani will spar during the card.
Christie rallies Ohio voters near Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wants Ohio voters to make a
Microsoft to offer early look at next Windows
Microsoft plans to offer a glimpse of its vision for Windows this week, as its new CEO seeks to redefine the company and recover from missteps with its flagship operating system.
Gates ranked richest American by Forbes
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates topped Forbes’ latest list of the 400 richest Americans for the 21st-straight year.
Ohio tax break is working
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: Gov. John Kasich’s tax break for small businesses has performed as promised:
Death toll is at 23 from GM ignition switches
Associated Press DETROIT At least 23 people have died and 16 people have been seriously injured
MISSING UVA STUDENT Police say arrest in case gives lead, forensic link to ’09 case
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. A forensic clue uncovered in the investigation of a missing
EGCC grant to address skills gap
There are high-paying jobs, but they demand high skills, the college’s president says
Orders taken for Smart Choice Food
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Netanyahu: Hamas, Islamic State share creed
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS In a blistering speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2014. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Campbell police promote lieutenant to assistant chief
Staff report CAMPBELL The city’s police lieutenant has been promoted to assistant chief of
New Afghan president sworn in, paving way for a US security pact
Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan swore in Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai as its second elected
High court postpones early voting in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with Republican
Sailing They Go ... Sort Of
South Range students take to the water for annual regatta By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Crew makes 1,126-pound bowl of Hawaiian loco-moco rice dish HONOLULU A group is
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