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Former manager accused of stealing $109K from Sharon business
The man who until last summer oversaw operations of a Swedish-owned steel fabrication plant in Sharon now faces criminal charges. Cody Rainey, who now lives in Jupiter, Florida, is accused of embezzling $109,000 from SSAB Wear Solutions on Wheeler Place when he was production manager from January 18, 2022, until his abrupt resignation in July of last year, shortly after company officials announced they would be conducting a financial audit.
Charges dropped in case against Sharpsville man
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Charges were withdrawn in the case against a Sharpsville man who had been accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. A preliminary hearing was scheduled Wednesday for Travis Cadman, 20, but charges in the case were withdrawn, according to court records. Court records...
Grand jury indicts man for hit-skip death in Austintown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — An Austintown man Thursday was indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury for a hit-skip death in March. James Stehura, 49, faces charges of reckless homicide, failure to stop after an accident and tampering with evidence, all third-degree felonies. Stehura is presently free on $15,000...
Boardman Police charge women accused of leaving kids in cars while shopping
Police have charged two Youngstown women with child endangering after police say they left their children unattended in cars while they went shopping at two of Boardman’s busiest stores. Both incidents happened on Wednesday. Officers say they found two children, 7 and 2 years old, alone in a car...
Local mall closing for good this weekend
HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – A local business will close its doors permanently this weekend. The community will say goodbye to the Shenango Valley Mall in Hermitage on Saturday. A ‘Farewell to the Mall’ event will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Some stores will stay...
Woman wounded on Youngstown's Northside
A woman was shot early Friday on Youngstown’s Northside, according to police. Officers say the victim was wounded in the arm along Raymond Street, off Wirt Street at around 3 a.m. The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment of her injury, which police say isn’t serious.
Bull Attack Kills Farmer, US Army Veteran: Officials
A 52-year-old Pennsylvania man has been killed in a bull attack on his farm, authorities said on April 30.Richard “Rick” David Joy of Scrubgrass Road, Jackson Center died from his injuries from the bull attack on April 23, according to the Mercer County Coroner's office.Rick was doing routine …
City of Hermitage helping displaced mall businesses relocate
Some local businesses are staying in the Shenango Valley after being displaced from the mall. With the Shenango Valley Mall closing this month, businesses have started to vacate their storefronts. Diann’s Sweets has moved their store to 2921 E State Street in Hermitage. They offer all kinds of treats covered...
Evaluation finds Youngstown stabbing suspect incompetent to stand trial
The evaluation recommended that Kevin Kramer, 45, be placed in treatment to see if his competency can be restored, although the evaluation also said it doubted if Kramer's evaluation can be restored.
Man urinates on kites at Boardman store
Here’s a story you’re not likely to see on one of those TV police dramas. Boardman Police say an officer was called by a Dollar General store manager on Market Street Wednesday to report damage to one of their displays. An employee told police that a white-haired, elderly...
Car collides with utility pole in Youngstown, at least one person injured
A car collided with a telephone pole Thursday evening in Youngstown near Wick Park. The one car collision occurred on the corner of Ford Avenue and Broadway. The crash caused a telephone pole to snap in half and electrical wires were down on the street. At least one person was...
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