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Former Hermitage YMCA CEO headed for trial in theft case
Talks aimed at settling an embezzlement investigation into the former CEO of the Hermitage YMCA have fallen through and the case is going to trial. A district magistrate this week sent four charges filed against 41-year-old Robert States to Mercer County Common Pleas Court for prosecution. States, accused of stealing...
Zoning changes denied for villa project in Hermitage
Developer Joseph Mazzant had requested a zoning change to build 20 villas on 13 acres of land near his home near where he and his wife live. The development would be called Boardwalk Estates. "We have a major need. We have 29 people on a waiting list to get in...
Boardman couple going to prison after toddler ate THC laced brownie
A Boardman couple, convicted of child endangering after her daughter ate a THC-laced brownie, is going to prison. Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Krichbaum Wednesday handed down a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence to 21-year-old Shawna McCurdy and 25-year-old Randi Green. They pleaded guilty earlier to one felony count of...
Retired Pa. police officer gets at least 7 years for fatal crash that killed Warren man
A Sharpsville, Pa., man on Tuesday was given a seven to 10½-year prison sentence and a lifetime driver’s license suspension after being convicted of charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI for a fatal traffic crash that occurred late on Nov. 17, 2023, at the intersection of U.S. 422 and Ohio 305 in Southington.
Man admits obstructing police
A man who was found in Masury with a girl who had been reported as missing pleaded guilty recently to a charge of obstruction. Joshua M. Ocheltree, 36, of Sharon, entered the plea March 14 in Trumbull County Eastern District Court. Judge Marty Nosich sentenced Ocheltree to 20 hours of community service in lieu of 2 days in jail, a $200 fine and 1 year of probation.
Board officially decides Youngstown City administrator not returning next year
Members of the board of education for Youngstown City School District decided an administrator charged with domestic violence will not be returning to the district next year. Chivas Whipple worked at YCSD as Dean of Students and coached boy’s basketball at East High School. Whipple has been on administrative...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Youngstown
Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen in the Youngstown area. According to the Ohio Attorney General's Website, 14-year-old Stella Mahan (pictured above) is currently missing. She was last seen in Youngstown on Saturday, April 20 wearing a black hoodie and black jogging pants. Stella is...
Cops say criminal record should sink liquor license request
Ohio Division of Liquor Control held a hearing March 26 to hear Brookfield Township’s and Trumbull County’s objections to a request for a liquor license by John P. O’Brien, who has said he wants to open a banquet and event center at the former St. Bernadette’s Church in Masury.
Hometown Hero recognized for act of kindness
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – When you think of a hospital, typically the heroes are wearing scrubs and carry stethoscopes, and the magic comes in the form of treatment but sometimes caregiving happens outside of a patient’s room. Ansley Davenport works security for Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren....
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