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Danny Lee Hill wants new trial, saying key witness recanted 1986 testimony in torture, killing
Attorneys for Danny Lee Hill have asked in a 419-page document for a hearing where witnesses and evidence can be presented to dispute evidence presented at his 1986 trial – including testimony about bite marks found on his 12-year-old victim’s body.
Ex-YSU chief accused of using vehicle for personal use
High mileage and fuel fill-ups throughout Ohio “would lead a reasonable person to believe” that former Youngstown State University Police Chief John Beshara “was using his Jeep for personal use other than travel to and home from work,” an internal investigation report said.
Youngstown school board president lobs profanity at board member
Tuesday’s city school board meeting was shorter than those of the recent past but no less lively.
Mich. businessman files petitions for part-time benefits for November ballot
A Grand Rapids, Mich., businessman is spearheading a charter-amendment initiative in Youngstown to require employers to give part-time workers increased rights such as health care benefits and equal hourly wages as full-timers.
Summer Festival of the Arts, other events set for July 9-10
The 18th annual Summer Festival of the Arts is July 7-10 focusing on diverse selections of art on the Youngstown State University campus and downtown Youngstown.The 18th annual Summer Festival of the Arts is July 7-10 focusing on diverse selections of art on the Youngstown State University campus and downtown Youngstown.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day Wednesday at Covlli Centre
Because an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse and exploitation each year, the Area Agency on Aging 11 is hosting Elder Abuse Awareness Day Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Covelli Centre.
Austintown trustees seeking financials on 2 possible levies
Austintown trustees have asked the Mahoning County auditor for revenue information about two potential township levies.
Farmer's market returns to Magic Tree Pub & Eatery on Wednesday
Farmer's market returns to Magic Tree Pub & Eatery on Wednesday
Larry David returning with more ’Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Back for a ninth season after a five year break
Slain pregnant woman's family objects to convict's release
Slain pregnant woman's family objects to convict's release
Charter-amendment initiative would require employers to give part-time workers increased rights
Charter-amendment initiative would require employers to give part-time workers increased rights
UPDATE | Police: Suspect shot amid reported shooting at Wal-Mart
Police: Suspect shot amid reported shooting at Wal-Mart
Feds charge Warren man with dumping fracking waste into Mahoning River tributary
Feds charge Warren man with dumping fracking waste into Mahoning River tributary
Obama urges Congress to reinstate assault weapons ban
Obama urges Congress to reinstate assault weapons ban
Police on scene of 'reported shooting' at Wal-Mart in Texas
Police on scene of 'reported shooting' at Wal-Mart in Texas
Obama: Anti-Muslim rhetoric from Trump 'not America we want'
Obama: Anti-Muslim rhetoric from Trump 'not America we want'
Court upholds net neutrality rules on equal internet access
Court upholds net neutrality rules on equal internet access
Navy helicopter crashes in Virginia; 3 crew members uninjured
Navy helicopter crashes in Virginia; 3 crew members uninjured
2017 National Defense Authorization Act prioritizes C-130 upgrades at YARS
2017 National Defense Authorization Act prioritizes C-130 upgrades at YARS
Authorities: 2 children die in house fire in central Ohio
Authorities: 2 children die in house fire in central Ohio
Trump says he is revoking Washington Post credentials
Trump says he is revoking Washington Post credentials
Two sobriety checkpoints planned over Fathers Day weekend
Two sobriety checkpoints planned over Fathers Day weekend
Three charged at drug house for stealing grill from city park
Three charged at drug house for stealing grill from city park
YWCA preview party and art show begin
YWCA of Youngstown’s 34th annual Women Artists: A Celebration! is scheduled to start Friday.
Run of the Mill foot race scheduled
MCDONALD The 15th annual Run of the Mill one-mile foot race will take place at 5:45 p.m. June 29.
Michu Meszaros, diminutive performer who played 'ALF,' dies
Also appeared in films, including "Big Top Pee-wee" and "Freaked"
Janet Waldo, voice of Judy Jetson and Josie, dies
Actress, who appeared on such sitcoms as "I Love Lucy" and "The Andy Griffith Show," died Sunday at age 96
Youngstown community mourns Orlando shooting victims
Attendees call for tolerance, gun reform.
Large crowd attends first meeting with new MetroParks board members
Shipka and Frey vow to look into position eliminations
Youngstown council to consider law to make it illegal to sit, lay down or loiter downtown
The mayor says he’s seeing an increase in people loitering and drinking alcohol during the day
Kelly eager to ignite 49ers
The 18th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft says the transition from Jim Tomsula to Chip Kelly “has been a good one.”
Carrasco’s early mistakes propel Royals to victory
Rookie helped turn three double plays against Indians
James, Irving go off to keep Cavs alive
James and Irving became the first teammates to score 41 points in an NBA Finals game as the Cavaliers pulled within 3-2 and sent their best-of-seven series back to Ohio.
Board recommends law license suspension for candidate for 11th District Court of Appeals
The Board of Professional Conduct of the Ohio Supreme Court has recommended a 1-year law-license suspension for Atty. Ron M. Tamburrino of Rock Creek
"Rocking Fatherhood"; is a guide to staying cool for new dads
Before parenthood, Chris Kornelis rocked it as a music writer
Poland man biking his way across the U.S.
Graduates of Poland’s 1976 class will be hard pressed to make a more impressive entrance to their 40-year reunion than their former classmate Billy Gogesch
Penguins rebound from shaky start to win Stanley Cup
Six months to the day after coach Mike Sullivan took over, the Penguins are champions again.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough California judge who had sex in chambers wins re-election SANTA ANA, Calif. A
Five things to note after the Tony Awards Sunday. The broadcast drew 8.73 million viewers, up 35
Five things to note after the Tony Awards Sunday. The broadcast drew 8.73 million viewers, up 35
Furloughed safety forces among eight Niles recalls
Furloughed safety forces among eight Niles recalls
Trumbull GOP chairman files suit over former secretary’s ‘stranglehold’ on party Facebook pages
The Trumbull County Republican Party chairman, Randy Law, has requested an injunction against the party’s former secretary
A Campbell business submitted the apparent lowest proposal to demolish buildings at two ex-Wick Six businesses
The work should start in mid-August and take up to four months to finish
Youngstown plans to relocate its health department from a Mahoning County building to the city hall annex late next year
The city is paying $173,000 annually in rent to the county
Witnesses: Gunman had used gay dating app, visited club
Los Angeles Times (TNS) ORLANDO, Fla. The gunman who attacked a Florida gay nightclub had
Pre-K program comes to JCC
A pre-kindergarten at the Jewish Community Center combines academics with fun
A tough Oakmont requires players to learn its pitfalls
Considering the U.S. Open is held at different courses — this is the record ninth time at Oakmont in the last 89 years — USGA executive director Mike Davis is perplexed by those who show up on Monday as if it were any other week and then play no more than two practice rounds
Killer likely a ‘homegrown extremist’
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The gunman whose attack on a gay nightclub left 49 victims dead
My Alzheimer’s fight: No quitting
Opinion: By Bill Lyon The Philadelphia Inquirer In the winter of 2013, with the February cold bone deep,
Fiery Trump, sober Clinton at odds over attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump vowed Monday to impose a broad ban on immigration from
Hospital interviews
Hospital interviews AKRON Akron Children’s Hospital is conducting an interview day, from 9 a.m.
Youngstown wants to limit the amount of garbage a customer can put curbside without charging an additional fee
The most the city will charge is a $200 fee for exceeding the garbage limit
‘Living American flag’
‘Living American flag’ BOARDMAN Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, 6505 Market
Antibiotic-resistant superbug in US
Mayo Clinic News Network The gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of
Trump is a fighter
Opinion: NEW YORK If there is one explanation for Donald Trump’s success it is this: Unlike most
Voinovich set aside politics in addressing area’s needs
Editorial: As one of the most popular officeholders in Ohio’s history, Republican George V. Voinovich easily
Funeral scheduled for Voinovich
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city will have a public viewing for former Republican U.S. Sen.,
Two committees working to fill high-level Trumbull job openings
A committee of four has narrowed the search for a new controller for the Trumbull County sanitary engineer’s office
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.32—.17 Aqua America, .71
Fairway Ford expands with new used-vehicle business
The owners of Fairway Ford in Canfield have made their first expansion with a new used-car lot.
McDonald’s to move to Chicago
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s is moving back to Chicago and taking over the old home of
Is diversity always a plus?
Opinion: However great the shock of the massacre in Orlando, it is only a matter of time before we start
Beheading of Canadian hostage confirmed
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Philippine officials confirmed Tuesday that Abu Sayyaf
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2B
Seattle Times (TNS) Microsoft said Monday that it will buy professional networking site LinkedIn
Rape sentence appalls juror
Rape sentence appalls juror PALO ALTO, Calif. A juror who helped convict a former Stanford
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Today’s All-Star Games
What: The 13th annual Bill Sferra Softball Classic Mahoning and Trumbull County High School Senior
Business Digest ||
Realtors group plans fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors is
Fire damages home
Fire damages home WARREN A Cape-Cod-style home at 2525 Jackson St. SW sustained $20,000 in
Shooter worked for security firm tainted by blunders
Associated Press LONDON The security company that employed the shooter in the Orlando nightclub
Judge Dellick wins national award
Judge Theresa Dellick will receive the Sandy Hook Promise Champion Award Wednesday in Washington.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Southern school board, special meeting for an executive session to discuss
New PSAs draw attention to new accounts that are helping disabled residents
New PSAs draw attention to new accounts that are helping disabled residents
Gas prices spike in Ohio as summer season begins
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio motorists surely have noticed that the cheap gas prices from
Orlando shootings Those who died
The City of Orlando has released names and ages of victims of the nightclub shooting whose next of
Mahoning interested in using Trumbull hovercraft, but discussion continues
Trumbull, Mahoning discuss a possible collaboration between the counties on use of the Trumbull hovercraft
Good Samaritan amendment will provide immunity from drug possession charges
Amendment will provide immunity from drug possession charges for those who seek medical care
Aging asphalt causes delays
Blame it on the rain. Or is it because of the aging asphalt at Texas Motor Speedway that drivers prefer?
Pens fans enjoy spending spree
Pittsburgh Penguins fans were out shopping Monday looking for Stanley Cup Championship gear, and retailers are holding their breaths for big numbers throughout the week
Amber Alert issued for 3 missing Idaho kids
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Law-enforcement officials have issued an Amber Alert for three
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GAME 6: WARRIORS VS. CAVALIERS AT QUICKEN LOANS ARENA IN CLEVELAND, THURSDAY AT 9 P.M. TV/RADIO:
GAME 6: WARRIORS VS. CAVALIERS AT QUICKEN LOANS ARENA IN CLEVELAND, THURSDAY AT 9 P.M. TV/RADIO:
York recalls Pens’ first time with Cup
Jed York has distinct memories from when the Pittsburgh Penguins won their first Stanley Cup 25 years ago
around the horn | Monday’s other MLB games
Nationals 4, Cubs 1 WASHINGTON Max Scherzer retired the first 16 batters he faced and threw