News for November 24, 2015

Preparations under way for community dinner for hundreds at Salvation Army

The smell of slowly roasting turkeys wafted today through the parking lot of the Salvation Army of Mahoning County.

Ready, set — retailers are ready for you to go!

Deck the halls because it’s time to get out the shopping list, scan the Black Friday ads to find the perfect presents and make the holiday preparations.

MCCTC students offer low-cost hair, nail treatments at annual fundraiser

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center cosmetology student Savanna Kalna bounced among a highlighting, a haircut and a pedicure, ensuring each client got due attention.

Judge committs Honaker to state mental hospital for life

Royce Honaker, 63, who killed his wife, Donna, on July 31, 2012, at their Southington Township home, is a mentally ill person who must be committed to a state mental hospital for as long as the rest of his life, a judge has ruled.

'Love can come from hate,' McDonald mayor tells Mayors' Prayer Breakfast crowd

Early in life, McDonald Mayor Glenn W. Holmes learned “how to read” people by serving them and built a career on that ability.

Youngstown native comes home bearing gifts — for cops

Jon Howell has moved from the city, but his heart remains in Youngstown.

Alert Youngstown cops keep domestic violence fire tragedy form worsening

Police Chief Robin Lees credited the actions of two veteran officers today with keeping a bad situation on the far East Side from getting worse when a man tried to fill his home with natural gas and set a fire during an argument with a woman who also lives there.

Man with ties to terrorists arrested in France, another charged with harboring suspected ringleader

A man has been jailed after a police raid on his home in a tiny village in the Pyrenees region.

Teachers show in force tonight to protest Kimble's appointee to distress commission

Despite opposition from teachers who showed in force at tonight’s city school board meeting, President Brenda Kimble is sticking to her decision to appoint a substitute principal to the new academic distress commission.

Youngstown teachers protest board president's commission choice

OVI Task Force plans Thanksgiving Eve blitz

Browns drop Manziel to No. 3 on depth chart

From starter to third-stringer. Johnny Manziel partied his way out of the lineup during Cleveland’s bye week.

Mahoning County Salvation Army to serve 50 turkeys Wednesday

Three arrested on possession of heroin charges

US traffic deaths rise sharply after small decline in 2014

Explosion hits bus carrying presidential guards in Tunis

Man arraigned for purportedly hitting dog with a rock

Armed robbery of a pizza delivery man reported

Woman faces felonious assault and domestic violence charges

Judge: Honaker must spend the rest of his life in a state mental hospital

Mixed report in Valley's unemployment figures

Youngstown to honor Sister Jerome as Grand Marshal of holiday parade

UPDATE | Police, fire crews intervene in dangerous East Side domestic case

Police, fire crews intervene in dangerous East Side domestic case

Probe finds no fraud at MVRC

No fraudulent activity was found in the investigation of a Nov. 4 race incident at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.

House where three died in arson is torn down

Suspect could get death penalty if convicted

Heed behavioral warning signs, experts urge

Educators, parents and students need to be aware of warning signs that students might be at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Woman to be charged for being in Zoldan's house

Taken into custody on warrant for other incident

Small Town craft tour returns

NORTH GEORGETOWN Small Town Christmas, the eighth annual tour of selected crafters and their

OSU’s Elliott issues apology

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott apologized for the critical comments he made about play calling after the Michigan State game.

Irish linebacker D-IV’s top defender in district

Four Valley players and two coaches earned top all-district honors.

Manziel party video from last weekend surfaces

Johnny Manziel couldn’t make it through the Browns’ bye week without being a distraction.

Narduzzi’s intense style paying off for Pittsburgh

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The scoreboard said Pittsburgh was up 18. Coach Pat Narduzzi offered

They are more likely to be victims of violence

Young males with untreated mental illness, other issues, at highest risk of committing violence

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown outlined legislation to improve programs for homeless veterans and their families

News conference was at the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority offices

Michigan was good fit for ex-Iowa QB Rudock

Jake Rudock was scanning the country earlier this year, looking for a place to play while taking steps toward his goal of being a pediatric heart specialist.

Boardman recovers from slow start to beat Harding

The Spartans missed eight of their first nine shots, with Lauren Gabriele making their only first-quarter basket.

MENTAL HEALTH HELP

MENTAL HEALTH HELP If you are feeling overwhelmed or need some help: Mahoning County: Help

Newly elected Campbell officials take oaths of office

Mayor Elect Nicholas Phillips, a former city police sergeant, will take office Dec. 1.

Suspect in Southern Tavern shooting arraigned

Bond set at $1.2 million

Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving dinner BROOKFIELD The Brookfield Township Outreach Association Inc. is sponsoring a

YSU students repaint rock after someone paints it with pro-ISIS messages

YSU students paint the Rock with an American flag and patriotic messages

Disorderly conduct

Disorderly conduct YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man who was asked to leave a North Side party

Each Boardman middle school gets its own resource officer

Coin toss determines winner in tied race for Mecca Township trustee

Woman with 16 suspensions runs from cops

Drives car over embankment, taken into custody in home

NBC to give time to 4 Republicans

NBC to give time to 4 Republicans NEW YORK NBC agreed Monday to give four Republican

After 61 years on Courthouse Square, Gene’s Jewelers is closing by Christmas

Gene’s Jewelers is closing by Christmas, said Patricia Battista Fleeger, one of the co-owners

Niles boy, 16, to be tried as adult in killing of elderly neighbor

Jacob Larosa, 16, of Niles has a ‘lengthy history of behavior issues extending back to early childhood,’ Judge Sandra Stabile Harwood said Monday.

Commissioners hear pitch to have a senior-citizens service levy on the March 15 primary-election ballot

Cops seek suspects in shootout at playground in New Orleans

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Police sought to determine Monday what touched off a wild shootout

Mercy Health to offer healthy cooking classes

Mercy Health to offer healthy cooking classes YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown will provide

1 year after rage, Ferguson shows signs of progress

Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. A year has passed since parts of Ferguson burned in the rage

Woman arraigned after brief chase

Toddlers, marijuana, found in car

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Adele already has sold 2.3M copies of disc NEW YORK Adele’s new album, “25,” has

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2015. There are 37 days left in the year.

US issues travel warning

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans should be alert to possible travel risks, especially

Does science support EDTA?

Q. Are you familiar with EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid)? My newspaper has a large ad

Board of trustees

Board of trustees NILES The Well-Being Collaborative of Ohio, formerly the Lake to River Care

Ministers meet with mayor over fatal police shooting

Associated Press CHICAGO Amid concerns about possible unrest, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel had a

THANKSGIVING What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for

Here’s how to fight IS

Opinion: By Daryl Cagle CagleCartoons.com Pundits like to complain that there are few voices from the

“Dancing With the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): One lucky duo will be named Season 21 champions

“Dancing With the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): One lucky duo will be named Season 21 champions of “Dancing

Nestle confirms labor abuse among its Thai suppliers

Associated Press WASHINGTON Impoverished migrant workers in Thailand are sold or lured by false

YSU’s Slocum joins college basketball’s 700 club

The Penguins’ 79-69 win over North Dakota made Jerry Slocum 700-518 for his career.

college basketball Monday’s games

TOP 25 MEN No. 3 Michigan State 89, Eastern Michigan 65 EAST LANSING, MICH. Javon Bess scored

nhl roundup Monday’s games

Rangers 3, Predators 0 NEW YORK Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves in his second shutout of the

Brady calls out Ryan as Patriots stay unbeaten

Tom Brady called out Rex Ryan and then he beat the Bills — again.

girls basketball roundup Monday’s games

Lakeview 70, Struthers 63 2OT CORTLAND It took two overtimes, but the Bulldogs downed Struthers

Loew, Salinas talk boxing at Curbstone Coaches luncheon

Popo Salinas is working his way back from his first pro defeat.

New sushi bar opens in Boardman

New sushi bar opens in Boardman BOARDMAN Fushimi Sushi Bar and Restaurant, a new 4,500-square-

Poland schools have less time to seek voter approval for new school

California Palms obtains state liquor permit

“We are still in evolution. This is great news and a lot of people helped us out and we are grateful,” owner said.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John and Ypapanti Filaretou, Campbell, boy, Nov. 20.

birthdays

birthdays Country singer Johnny Carver is 75. Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is 74. Actor-

Health-care program focuses on patient as individual Person-centered

By ALEJANDRA CANCINO For The Associated Press CHICAGO Every time JoAnna James took her

Health discussion

Health discussion YOUNGSTOWN Registered dietician and community educator Bridget Lackey will

Explosive vest found in Paris raises possible link to suspect

Associated Press PARIS A street cleaner found an explosive vest similar to those used in the

Ford recalls 452K cars for fuel-leak risk

Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling nearly 452,000 midsize cars because the gas tanks

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.070.38 Aqua America, .71 XX

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus 6:15 p.m. in council caucus room, regular meeting

Despite sound bites, presidential candidates are resisting the urge to use police violence to polarize

Opinion: Are we heading back to the 1960s, when cities and campuses spiraled into chaos and conservatives won

Everyone loves same-day delivery until they have to pay

Associated Press NEW YORK Everyone likes the idea of same-day delivery. But who wants to pay for

New GM-UAW contract bodes well for the Valley

Editorial: 2For 52 years now, that axiom has gained considerable traction as an analogy equating the economic

Mill Creek MetroParks lakes to reopen next year

Public will be advised of possible risks due to water pollution

Niles starts construction of $35 million wastewater treatment plant

oddly enough

oddly enough Costume for Vt. university’s mascot turns up unharmed CASTLETON, Vt. A

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