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Boardman's Burke Decor responds to "F" rating on Better Business Bureau
A local decor shop has been left with a pattern of complaints filed by online shoppers leading to an "F" rating on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Burke Decor's brick-and-mortar shops are Boardman-based but the company is a global e-commerce business with over one-million customers and wants shoppers to know they're working on getting this situation resolved.
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...
Warren PD holds swearing in ceremony for five new officers
On Monday, the Warren Police Department swore in five new officers. David Beavers, Jacob McAlister, Tyler Morris, Nicholas Ritchie and Ethan Toot were all sworn in as entry level officers. The police department has been on a hiring spree since late last year, and says they're always looking for the...
One injured in crash on Youngstown's Eastside
A two-car crash sent one person to the hospital in Youngstown. The crash happened just before midnight on Oak Street near McCartney Road. We're told a driver going too fast slammed into the back of another vehicle, sending their car into the woods. The driver of the vehicle that was...
SMARTS announces summer arts workshop classes
Students Motivated by the Arts (SMARTS) announced it will host 22 paired PK-12 Summer Workshops taking place over the summer. SMARTS classes are offered in five arts disciplines—visual art, music, dance, theater, and creative writing, and the programs are structured to provide two strategically paired classes that compliment each other. For example, SMARTS From Heel to Toe is a dance class focusing on Tap, and is paired with SMARTS Understanding the Power of Movement, which explores the historical and cultural significance of dance for people all over the world.
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...
YSU PD K9 Gino retires after ten years of service
After a decade on the job, Youngstown State University Police K9 has retired. The campus police department announced on Facebook that K9 Gino was given a sendoff this past weekend. Gino joined YSU PD in 2014 as an explosive detection canine as part of a grant through the Ohio Department...
Asian spot BIBIBOP’s new location in Niles is officially open. Here’s when to stop by
The wait is over; the new BIBIBOP is now open in Niles. The grand opening was such a spectacle with Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber that organizers needed two ribbons to accurately celebrate the new team at BIBIBOP. Visit the new restaurant at 5393 Youngstown Warren Road in the Eastwood Mall Complex...
Choffin Career and Technical Center hosts annual Senior Awards Gala
Choffin Career and Technical Center is hosting its annual Senior Awards Ceremony on May 13 and May 14. The ceremony takes place in the Main Commons. On Monday, students in the Academy of the Arts, YOUMed Academy and Public Safety Academy will be recognized. On Tuesday, students in the Academy...
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