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Youngstown, Ohio · Youngstown(WYTV) -- This week's Hometown Hero helps parents with one of the hardest things to deal with -- a stillbirth or losing an infant at birth. The nonprofit was started by people who had that exact thing happen to them. It's a topic that no one wants to experience. "It hits you like a ton of bricks," says Leslie Johnson, vice president of Olivia's Grace. When a parent goes through stillbirth or loses an infant at birth, it's rough for everyone. Oli…See the Story
Hometown Heroes help parents by capturing love through loss
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Youngstown, Ohio · Youngstown(WYTV) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed schools and parents come up with ways to limit cellphone use in a way that works for them. In this week's Positive Parenting, a local principal and student shared their thoughts on if cellphones are really an issue. "It's just finding the balance," said Keith Edenfield, principal of Lisbon David Anderson Jr./Sr. High School. It's no secret that cellphones are a part of life for mostly everyone, includ…See the Story
Positive Parenting: Balancing cellphone use in and out of class
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FentanylDonna McAuley started A.M. WakeUpCall last spring after losing her daughter Amanda to street-laced fentanyl. She hoped that by starting her nonprofit, she could raise awareness about this now all-too-common drug. The organization is working on getting into schools to keep educating young people about the dangers of fentanyl.See the Story
Hometown Hero raises awareness about fentanyl in memory of her daughter
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Youngstown, Ohio · YoungstownYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) - Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and pregnant women could be at an even greater risk. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or have delivered a baby within one year have gone up in the past 30 years. What may seem to be normal pregnancy symptoms can overlap with red flags for heart issues, such as swollen legs and shortness of breath. Because of this misconception, d…See the Story
The risk of heart disease for pregnant women and new mothers
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Youngstown, Ohio · Youngstown(WYTV) - There's a line from the movie "Fight Club:" "We go to jobs we hate, to buy things we don't need, to impress people we don't like." It's a little harsh, maybe, but kids especially have it tough, trying to make friends and fit in. Sofia Naples, a sixth grader from Poland, wrote a song about it. Naples said the song, "Just a Nerd," is about how it's OK to not be in the "in" crowd. "Maybe you don't have a bunch of friends, but the one you…See the Story
Local pre-teen writes catchy song with strong message
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Youngstown, Ohio · Youngstown(WYTV) -- Moms spend nine months making sure they're as healthy as their baby, but what about after delivery? New moms can feel unprepared for how tough thse first few months can be. "The fourth trimester is overwhelming, and I don't think anyone can be fully prepared for it because you don't know until you actually experience it," said Dr. Megan Gray, pediatrician. After childbirth, women can go through physical and emotional challenges, yet t…See the Story
Positive Parenting: New motherhood
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Youngstown, Ohio · YoungstownDarrin Warren teaches martial arts at New Wave Tae Kwon Do in Newton Falls. For three years he taught students with Trumbull County Children Services. Warren, along with instructor Sean Gordon, operate a program called Unity Through Community. Their students work to make Newton Falls and surrounding towns a better place.See the Story
Hometown Hero works to strengthen kids’ core values
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Law · New YorkA man who shot and critically wounded another passenger on a New York City subway train may have acted in self-defense and will not immediately be charged with any crime, prosecutors said Friday. “Yesterday’s shooting inside a crowded subway car was shocking and deeply upsetting. The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing but, at this stage, evidence of self-defense precludes us from filing any criminal charges against the shooter,” said Oren Yaniv, a spokesperson for Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.See the Story
Prosecutors say New York subway shooting may have been self defense
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