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Savoring Mother’s Day
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pamela Snowden misses her late mother, Lou Fares, but
Stories published May 14, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Victim's mom testifies of ambush, beating
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Denise Johnson told jurors Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that after being beaten by a man who lived with her daughter, she passed out before waking up next to her daughter Erika Huff’s body in a burning bedroom.
City could face $16M deficit by 2023
YOUNGSTOWN If the city doesn’t make changes to its financial situation, it will face a $16 million deficit by 2023, according to a forecast given by a CPA hired by the Mayor Jamael Tito Brown administration.
Austintown trustees: Defeated police levy will return to ballot
Austintown trustees: Defeated police levy will return to ballot
Youngstown Arab-American community protests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Youngstown Arab-American community protests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Man charged with stalking Rihanna, burglarizing her home
Man charged with stalking Rihanna, burglarizing her home
Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor
Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor
Brother of school shooting suspect ready to start new life
Brother of school shooting suspect ready to start new life
Illinois governor seeks to reinstate death penalty
Illinois governor seeks to reinstate death penalty
Early results in Iraq election favor populist cleric al-Sadr
Early results in Iraq election favor populist cleric al-Sadr
WRTA will conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director
WRTA will conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director
Ohio authorities: Driver shoots deputy, dies amid police gunfire
Ohio authorities: Driver shoots deputy, dies amid police gunfire
2Deep Entertainment to serve as city’s coordinator of downtown events
2Deep Entertainment, operated by Terrill Vidale, to serve as the city’s coordinator of downtown events
Lawsuit accuses AT&T Mobility of pregnancy discrimination
Lawsuit accuses AT&T Mobility of pregnancy discrimination
Ohio transit bus driver accident-free over 1.2M miles
Ohio transit bus driver accident-free over 1 million miles
Margot Kidder, Lois Lane in the 'Superman’ franchise, dies
Margot Kidder, Lois Lane in the ’Superman’ franchise, dies
May 23 public meeting to discuss permanently closing a downtown street
May 23 public meeting to discuss permanently closing a downtown street
Mother of murder victim testifies suspect 'ambushed' her
Testimony in Lance Hundley's trial began today
Supreme Court upholds driver rights in rental case
Supreme Court greenlights driver rights in rental case
Immigration crackdown shifts to employers as audits surge
Immigration crackdown shifts to employers as audits surge
Trial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuit
Trial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuit
UPDATE | Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide
Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide
Sears: Committee to explore sale Kenmore brand, other assets
Sears: Committee to explore sale Kenmore brand, other assets
MARKETS RIGHT NOW | Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on Wall Street
Cincinnati mayor: 'We failed’ in case of teen dying in van
Cincinnati mayor: ’We failed’ in case of teen dying in van
UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide
Facebook suspends about 200 apps that may have misused data
Facebook suspends about 200 apps that may have misused data
UPDATE | Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens
Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens in Jerusalem
Man injured in Sunday night shooting in Liberty
Austintown and Youngstown police assisted in the initial investigation.
Puskas: Cavs let Celtics impose their will
The Celtics’ romp over the Cavaliers in Game 1 was a textbook example of what can happen when a passive LeBron James allows the game to run through someone else.
Beatitude House expands services
Beatitude House has traditionally served disadvantaged women and their children
30,000 honor fallen officers, including Justin Leo
Staff report WASHINGTON, D.C. As part of National Police Week this year, the names of 129 law-
Meeting set on parking at Y’town health dept.
Health commissioner to meet with commissioner today Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Erin Bishop,
METRO DIGEST | Bike to Work on Friday, autism workshop set
Warren plans events for Bike to Work day WARREN The Bike to Work Warren Committee is having its
Rehabbed WWII bomber rolling out Thursday in Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON The Memphis Belle took off from England on the morning of May 17, 1943,
Familiar faces, farewells headline Indy lineup
The throwback month is in full swing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kluber, Indians clobber Royals
Corey Kluber was handed a big lead early in the game and the rest was simple
Giants shut out Pirates, end 6-game losing streak
San Francisco turned some of those fly-ball outs into home runs
Simpson comes up big at Players Championship
Webb Simpson navigated his way through a few mistakes but not too much stress to win
Police: Members of a family bombed Indonesian churches
Police: Members of a family bombed Indonesian churches SURABAYA, Indonesia Coordinated suicide
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Miller, 23, of Rome, and Mary E. Troyer, 21,
Drive-by shooting leaves 3 wounded
Associated Press AKRON A drive-by shooting in Akron left three people wounded. Police say
Damoun Patterson signs with Steelers
Damoun Patterson signs with Steelers PITTSBURGH Former Youngstown State wideout Damoun Patterson
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Celebrate Poland is looking for arts, crafts and collectibles for the June 30
As lava oozes, Hawaii officials say rest of the island is open
Associated Press VOLCANO, Hawaii Warnings that Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could shoot boulders
Embassy opening cheered & jeered
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel is kicking off festivities to celebrate the opening of the
prep sports at a glance
GIRLS LACROSSE Late Saturday Canfield 21, Beaumont Academy 5 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Canfield
Penguins hit three home runs, beat NKU.
The Youngstown State baseball team finished off a four-win week with a 10-3 victory at Northern Kentucky
Ohio woman, 113, is now the oldest person in the US
Ohio woman, 113, is now the oldest person in the US CLEVELAND HEIGHTS A 113-year-old woman
LeBron, Cavs routed by Celtics in Game 1
Marcus Morris scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds while pestering LeBron James into a playoff-high seven turnovers
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 5 p.m., public meeting, Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Splashing near manatees puts man in hot water STOCK ISLAND, Fla. A Florida man
Capitals zap Lightning to take 2-0 series lead
The Washington Capitals scored in the opening minute of the game and twice in the last 1:02 of the second period to pull away
Austintown announces summer food program
Austintown announces summer food program Austintown The Austintown Local School District will
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Senior centers a surprising bullying battleground
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The unwanted were turned away from cafeteria tables. Fistfights
It’s past time to cure stigma of mental illness
Editorial: Mention mental illness, and far too often, the focus quickly turns to its tragic outcomes that play
For a builder, Trump shows a desire to use the wrecking ball
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons For a man who likes to brag about what a big builder he is,
Slave labor in America
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons “With President Trump, you never know.” Those were the exact
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Avengers’ overpowers ‘Breaking In,’ ‘Party’ LOS ANGELES “Avengers: Infinity War”
Today is Monday, May 14, the 134th day of 2018. There are 231 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, May 14, the 134th day of 2018. There are 231 days left in the year. Associated
Savoring Mother’s Day
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pamela Snowden misses her late mother, Lou Fares, but
Police question parents, friend of Paris attacker
Associated Press PARIS Investigators are following the trail of a 20-year-old Frenchman born
Sebring teens make entrepreneurial dreams come true with Legacy Book
“I thought this was a good way to preserve the important things,” 16-year-old Carson Rouse said