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Larosa pleads not guilty in first adult hearing in murder of elderly neighbor
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the death of his elderly neighbor. I
Unemployment down in Valley, till now
The year started with many bright spots in the Mahoning Valley.
Sweetness of kids' voices to fill Christmas Eve service in Hubbard
The sweetness of children’s voices in a choir at St. Patrick Church is rivaled only by their enthusiastic participation.
Newton Falls has 90 days to produce records
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Newton Falls on the “unauditable” list.
Strangulation victim tells judge of lasting trauma before Thompson sentenced
A woman who was severely beaten in September in her Campbell home told a judge she slept with her daughter after the attack because she was afraid to be alone and she would call the jail repeatedly to make sure the man arrested for the crime was still there.
Kirkmere students get Christmas surprise on last day of school
Eyes widened and jaws dropped as Discovery at Kirkmere students filed into the school cafeteria Tuesday afternoon.
Youngstown BOE names assistant coach head football coach at East
Jerron Jenkins is the new head football coach of the East High School Panthers.
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's
2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period
2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period
Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November
Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November
Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged
Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged
No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus
No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus
Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem
Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem
Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule
Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule
Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting
Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting
15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales
15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales
Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges
Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges
US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes
US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes
Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash
Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash
Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged
Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged
Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home
Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home
Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board
Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board
Raiders rally for 10-0 startto remain unbeaten
South Range’s Matisi earned his 400th career coaching victory
South Range approves resolution in Ferenchak v. South Range
This is the first step in moving forward and putting the students above all else
Hearing’s focus was validity of bite-mark evidence in Danny Lee Hill conviction
Hill, 48, watched by video from Chillicothe Correctional Institution on Monday.
Kids make cookies for Santa
Many had a lot of flour in their hair and they dove in to make cookies for Santa
Ohio arts groups tap Naffah and Ryan
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning Valley residents have been appointed to statewide arts
Boardman school board hires new superintendent
The new superintendent follows in the foot steps of his father
City markets vacant grocery store
The city wants the former Glenwood Avenue Bottom Dollar reopened as a grocery store.
Learning to walk again
Western Reserve Orthotics and Prosthetics Centre helps patient get braces to rebuild her quality of life.
‘The Big Short’ exposes the root of the 2008 financial crisis Humor and rage
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service In adapting the 2010 financial crisis book “The Big Short:
Valley air base gets boost with firing-range funding
Editorial: In the overall scheme of things, the $9.4 million for a new indoor firing range at the Youngstown
Shippers rush to deliver gifts to millions
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. The humming is constant; a low-pitched drone from 155 miles of
Cops: Driver in Las Vegas crash had ‘stressful’ day
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A homeless woman accused of slamming a car carrying her 3-year-old
Tax break offered for those who donate to food banks
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was in town Monday to announce his support for the bill
What the new screening guidelines for pediatrics mean Children’s checkups
Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network The American Academy of Pediatrics recently
Birthdays
birthdays Actor Hector Elizondo is 79. Former TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 70. Guitarist Rick
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christofor and Jessica Callahan, Pulaski, Pa., boy, Dec.
Free screenings
Free screenings CORTLAND Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners,
Man accused in Calif. massacre to remain jailed
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man accused of buying the assault rifles his longtime
Teen is charged with inducing panic
Teen is charged with inducing panic BOARDMAN Township police Friday arrested a suspect who they
Four caught with drugs while booked into jail over weekend
Fifth person arraigned for same charge for incident last week
Third slaying victim likely was home invasion gunman, cops say
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police say a 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman were slain by a
Diabetes screenings boosted for overweight adults
By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News (TNS) More people who are overweight or obese may get
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Woman who failed to appear more than 25 time arraigned
Man arrested with her said they don't share the same attitude
Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death
Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death HEMPSTEAD, Texas A grand jury has decided no felony crime
You don’t have to pig out at the holidays
By Allie Shah Star Tribune (Minneapolis) The holiday season brings with it heightened emotions
US eases limits on gay blood donors
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and
prep roundup
prep roundup Monday’s other games GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 79, Liberty 58 BOARDMAN Krista
In partnership with the devil
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As a raker of muck, it’s my job to root out the nefarious doings and
Facebook enables viewing of iPhone animated photos
Associated Press NEW YORK The latest iPhones come with the ability to turn still images into
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.320.09 Aqua America, .71
GOP still on the hunt
Opinion: Each of the Republican presidential candidates brings something good to the race for the GOP
DeWine: JPMorgan settles for $150M
DeWine: JPMorgan settles for $150M COLUMBUS JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $150 million to
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Tonight on
US regulators slap BMW with $40M fine for safety violations
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators have slapped German automaker BMW AG with a $40
Don’t give animals as presents
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals No one in their right mind
Warren man arrested in Howland after chase
The police chief tackled the suspect, who was trying to get away after crashing into a fast-food restaurant
Ohio lawmakers question policies for truant students
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers are questioning policies that suspend or expel a
Some cardiac-arrest victims ignore warning symptoms, study finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sudden cardiac arrest may not always be so sudden: New research
lebanon Trash disaster continues
Associated Press BEIRUT Lebanon’s trash-collection crisis, which set off huge protests this
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2015. There are nine days left in the year.
Miss Universe show, host apologize for crowning mix-up
Associated Press NEW YORK The Miss Universe pageant and host Steve Harvey doubled down on the
baltimore New trial date set for officer
Associated Press BALTIMORE A Baltimore judge scheduled a retrial date Monday after the mistrial
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bill Cosby sues model over drugging claim LOS ANGELES Bill Cosby sued supermodel
6 US troops killed in Taliban suicide attack
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle
Weathersfield police issue speed citations
Weathersfield police issue speed citations WEATHERSFIELD Monday was the first day for citations
Crisis Shelter selling lottery calendars
Crisis Shelter selling lottery calendars NEW CASTLE, PA. The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County,
oddly enough
oddly enough Mystery donor drops annual $1,000 into Morgantown kettle MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
UAW brings charges against VW for refusing to bargain
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The United Auto Workers is bringing charges against
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