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Man arrested after North Side drive-by shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man was arrested Saturday following a shooting on the city's North Side. A Youngstown police report states Jermaine Anthony, 33, was arrested on a charge of felonious assault after police responded to reports of gunfire near Fairgreen Avenue and Griffith Street ...

On the record: Trumbull career center

WHAT: Trumbull Career and Technical Center board meeting Oct. 8 The board: * Reported that eight board members have their three-year rotating terms of service ending in December and can be reappointed to a new term by schools boards. Districts with members whose terms are up at the end of the year are Bloomfield-Mespo, Champion, Howland, Joseph Badger, Liberty, Mathews, Niles and Weathersfield. * Accepted the retirement of Brian Foutty, innovative learning specialist, with 32 years of service, effective June 1, 2027. * Approved Lisa Kaschak as an adult electrical and industrial ...

Man arrested on domestic violence charge again

BOARDMAN — A man with a lengthy history of domestic violence charges has been arrested again. Anthony Crespo, 36, of Boardman, was arrested early Monday after police said he assaulted his girlfriend and daughter at his Paxton Road residence. Court records show Crespo faces two ...

On the record: Weathersfield Board of Education

WHAT: Weathersfield Board of Eductaion meeting Oct. 14 PRESENT: Cheryl Basista, Mark Bodo, Sam Caputo, Josh Garris and Matt Glidewell The board: * Accepted a donation of $1,500 from D. Todd Murdock to the Seaborn Elementary School teachers in memory of her husband, Fred McCandless, who was a former board of education member. * Accepted the retirement of Brenda Buckner as a cafeteria worker effective Jan. 31, 2027 with 26 years in the school district. * Accepted the resignations of Jessica Bacha and Kelley Dempsey, bus drivers. * Hired Sue Shaffer and Victoria Cherol as cafeteria ...

WRTA, Wings Over The Valley team up for toy drive

YOUNGSTOWN - Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is partnering with Wings Over The Valley to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families throughout the Mahoning Valley through the organization’s third annual Christmas Toy Drive. As a public transportation provider, WRTA plays an important role in connecting people to the destinations and opportunities that help them thrive. WRTA’s commitment to the Mahoning Valley extends well beyond its buses and routes. Through community partnerships, outreach initiatives and local engagement, WRTA strives to be a trusted ...

Mr. Darby’s donates to Valley’s First Responder Center

BOARDMAN - The owners of Mr. Darby's Vintage & Antiques got a personal tour of the Clarence R. Smith Jr. Family Mahoning Valley First Responder Wellness Center. The center serves police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel from Mahoning County and the surrounding areas. It helps first responders ...