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Police release name of victim, suspect in homicide at Warren bar
Police in Warren have released the name of the man who was shot and killed at a Warren bar early Monday, as well as the man suspected of shooting him. Officers went to the Park Place 24 tavern at 2185 Parkman Road at 2 a.m. to investigate a shooting. Police...
North Jackson food pantry giving away rechargeable batteries, charges, LED bulbs
People who come to a monthly drive-through pantry conducted by a church in North Jackson this weekend will find more than food being given away. First Federated Church Pastor Jack Acri announced that in addition to groceries, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard at 10786 Mahoning Avenue will also hand out rechargeable batteries, chargers, and LED bulbs on Saturday, May 18.
Poland man accused of sending email smearing competitor for teaching job
A veteran math and science teacher is in trouble with the law for allegedly sending an email trying to smear the reputation of another teacher competing for a job with the Poland Local School District. Charges of telecommunication harassment and obstructing official business were filed in Struthers Municipal Court against...
Six juveniles in custody after allegedly spray painting property with racial slurs throughout Salem
Six juveniles were taken into police custody Saturday night after police say they were caught spray painting property throughout the City of Salem. According to a police report, police responded to the 600 Block of North Lincoln Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to eight juveniles spray painting property.
UPDATE: 19-year-old arrested for shooting death of man whose body was found in a Youngstown cemetery
A third person has been arrested for his alleged role in the 2022 shooting death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in a Youngstown cemetery. Nineteen-year-old Jacoby Maurice Walker was booked into the Mahoning County Jail late Sunday on a charge of aggravated murder. Police were able to...
Monday court hearing set for Goshen dog breeder facing 32 criminal charges
A Monday court hearing is scheduled for a Goshen Township woman indicted on 32 counts of theft for allegedly taking payments for puppies that she never provided. A 9 a.m. pre-trial is set in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for April Waidman, a breeder of English Bulldogs and Dachshunds. A...
North Jackson two-car crash injures two
Two people are in the hospital after an overnight car crash in North Jackson. Investigators say two cars collided Thursday night at North Bailey and Gladstone Roads. It’s unclear what led to the crash, but one car ended up off the road in a ditch. The driver of that...
Ravenna residents hailed for 'lifesaving' efforts after apartment fire
Two people who helped their neighbors as a fire ravaged their Hazen Avenue apartment building were recognized for their lifesaving efforts. Brittanie Larson and Christopher Taylor were given Lifesaving Awards from the Ravenna Police Department at a recent Ravenna City Council meeting. Capt. Jake Smallfield said both Larson and Taylor were instrumental in saving lives when the fire took place in the apartment where both lived.
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