AUSTINTOWN — The township’s governing panel is fully staffed once again. At Monday’s regular meeting of the Austintown Township Trustees, trustees Bruce Shepas and Monica Deavers announced their appointment to fill the seat left vacant…
Enbridge files counterclaim against city for Realty explosion
YOUNGSTOWN — Enbridge Gas Co. and its numerous affiliated companies, which are being sued by Youngstown officials for the deadly…
Man pleads guilty in 2025 gunfire on West Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Johnathan Spikes, 48, of Youngstown, pleaded guilty Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to discharging a firearm…
Businessman attempts to bring affordable housing
STRUTHERS — Local businessman and owner of Morgan Oil Mike Kassem hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at a…
Former McDonald mayor named to fill council seat
McDONALD — Village council has named former mayor Glen “Marty” Puckett to fill an open seat on council. Council met…
Injuries reported in weekend shootings
YOUNGSTOWN — A man was shot in the leg at the intersection of Market Street and Indianola Avenue on the…
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• POLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. today at the town hall for hiring a new full-time police department employee and culvert repairs. • POLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at the township government center. • CANFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30…
SPARTAN CHALLENGE: McDonald Village will conclude its summer park activities for children with the Spartan Challenge…
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CEMETERY TOUR: The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County joins the Oak Hill Volunteer Research…
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• McDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at the municipal…
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