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Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for 2 convicted of 1988 murder, wants lie detector tests

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, who will travel to Columbus today to oppose parole for two Trumbull County men convicted of a 1988 Weathersfield Township murder, has proposed a novel idea to the Ohio Parole Board.


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Boardman man named state’s Young Dem of Year

The Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman called him his ‘right arm this last election’.


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Poland grad shares real-life “Wonder” experience

The Poland students are learning an anti-bullying lesson from “Wonder” book.


Warren man could get 400 years in prison in rape case

Keion L. Stella, 35, of Dunstan Drive Northwest, is now being held on $1 million bond on Trumbull County charges and $500,000 bond in Mahoning County for crimes authorities say he committed over four days last month, including 22 rapes against three females while holding a gun.


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Eighth-grade fun at Ursuline High

More than 100 students from 12 elementary schools attended the Ursuline High School’s Eighth-Grade Day.


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


YSU professor’s husband asks for revocation of no-contact order

In October, Christopher Barzak’s husband said Barzak punched him twice.


Man pleads guilty to rape, sexual battery of juveniles

Prosecutors will recommend 25-year sentence for the Youngstown man.


Doctor who was gunned died in surgery, police say

He was a graduate of YSU and Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.


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Positive behaviors earn prizes in Y'town schools

Jenna Kent, center,William Holmes McGuffey Elementary second-grader, shows off her Y-Bucks with school counselors Danielle Mordocco, left, and Lindsay DeVecchio. The Y-Bucks are earned by Youngstown elementary students for showing responsibility and leadership.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high-school building, 13910 Mahoning


Hubbard man faces charges after passing out, causing accident

Jonathon Smith faces drug charges


‘48 Hours’ interviews

‘48 Hours’ interviews WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and others were


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Leonard and Gina Heeter, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 13.


Police find shell casings

Police find shell casings YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating after finding 39 shell casings