Leavittsburg News

The cost is $6. There is no need to preorder or get out of the car. Just drive to the front of the church and your meal of baked stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes and green beans will be ready.

World War II veteran and bricklayer Mike Marinelli of Warren has been helping build a brick wall this week that will surround the perimeter of a memorial to honor all veterans.

Brandi Bosley of Leavittsburg can remember a time, only a few years ago, when she could make almost $200 in tips waiting and busing tables on a Friday night.

FOOD BANKS Some places in Trumbull County to get help with food needs: - Emanuel Community Care Center, 2 N. State St., Girard, 545-4301. - Warren Family Mission, 361 ElM Road N.E., Warren, 394-5437. - St.

PICKING TIPS n Pick strawberries that are plump, firm, and fully red in color, not orangish.

' As gas prices continue to set record highs, police officers are parking their cruisers and area businesses are looking for ways to cut back on fuel consumption.

GEORGE DJELIC Age: 47 Home: Warren Service: - U.S. Navy, petty officer, 1979-1985 - Army National Guard, corporal, 1985-1987 - U.S. Army, sergeant, 1987-1992 Family: Sister, brother-in-law and two nieces ...

A Leavittsburg man was sentenced to 11 years behind bars Thursday for his role in a November shooting death in Warren. via Tribune-Chronicle

Mary Pearl Gorman Dodson, 80, of Champion died of pneumonia Saturday morning, April 12, 2008, at Hospice House in Poland. via Tribune-Chronicle

' Three of four men sworn in Thursday as city police officers are military veterans, and bring the police department to nearly full authorized strength. via Vindy.com

A 28-year-old former Leavittsburg man remains free on $10,000 bond after pleading guilty Tuesday to six counts of a second-degree felony stemming from authorities finding Internet photos of underage children ... via Tribune-Chronicle

“We're doing things the right way with the new facility. We want to get more kids into college. Female pole vaulting is where it's at.”

Rick Steele is a former pole vault state champion from the former Braceville High School. via Tribune-Chronicle

Richard L. Cartwright, 79, of Bazetta, died at 12:33 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital. via Tribune-Chronicle

By BOB COUPLAND Tribune Chronicle SOUTHINGTON - Township trustees say they will wait for feedback from residents concerning sewage options. via Tribune-Chronicle

“TO NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE TO DO THINGS THAT YOU NORMALLY DO, IT'S VERY DISTRAUGHT, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO SOMEBODY HANDICAPPED, I THINK IT'S MORE HORRENDOUS THAT SOMEBODY WOULD DO THIS.”

A senseless act of vandalism leaves a disabled Leavittsburg woman without any way to get around. via 33 News Youngstown

“I'll have a better relationship with my children”

' Shane DeSmith says he's had it with street life after being tortured over a $50 drug debt. via Vindy.com

“LABOR RATES ARE NOT CHEAP NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO, EVEN BUYING USED PARTS ARE NOT CHEAP, I'M SURE THAT PARTICULAR PERSON JUST DOESN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO DO IT, SO WE'RE MAKING THE OFFER TO DO IT.”

A follow up to a story we brought you last night, about a disabled Leavittsburg woman whose specially-equipped van was destroyed by a vandal. via WYFX-TV Youngstown

' A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection to the weekend torture of a Leavittsburg man. via Tribune-Chronicle

During his seven hours of torture, Shane DeSmith said he was: Tied to a chair in a basement; Hit in the head with a beer bottle; Beaten with a 2-by-4 board and a sledgehammer; Burned with items heated by a blow ... via Tribune-Chronicle

Here's a quick look at some hometown heroes over the years. GEORGE "SONNY" HORNE - ' Born and raised in Niles. via Tribune-Chronicle