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Weekend crashes under investigation in Youngstown, Boardman

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Police in Youngstown and Boardsman were kept busy over the weekend with crashes that sent several people to the hospital. Youngstown police were called Sunday just before 3 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Market Street and Myrtle Avenue. Both vehicles received extensive damage and multiple people were involved in the accident. Debris littered the road after the crash, the report states. Multiple people were taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not known. A crash also was reported at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Market Street ...

Hubbard police probe theft of ATM

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HUBBARD — City police are investigating the theft of an ATM from the main lobby of Burlews Fresh Market on North Main Street A police report states a break-in alarm rang at 4 a.m. Friday and when officers arrived, they found a door to the store kicked in with glass on the floor inside. Police are reviewing video surveillance to identify possible suspects. Last month, Brookfield police responded to a similar incident of the theft of an ATM from a Sparkle Market where a window to the store was found smashed out.

Canfield brings history to life

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CANFIELD — The weekend was ablaze in gunfire, trumpets and passionate speeches at Argus Park as Argus Lodge No. 545 hosted a Civil War Reenactment. Lodge officer Chris Gillam said it used to be a regular occurrence, but this was the lodge’s first one in 14 years. People from the region ...

Library fetes nation’s past

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YOUNGSTOWN — Just a simple tour and a growing pool of knowledge were all it took for Benjamin Frayser to start a passionate trajectory. “I toured his house (in Mentor), heard stories of his life, career and personal convictions, and I was hooked,” Frayser, of Roaming Shores, ...

Austintown and Boardman police blotters for July 13

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Austintown Police activity reported July 2-8: July 8, 9:44 a.m. — Preston Hall was arrested on theft and criminal trespassing charges at Walmart. July 7, 3:29 p.m. — Laura Rice was arrested on a theft charge at Meijer. 1:20 p.m. — Theft of pliers reported at Home Depot. July 6, 6:43 p.m. — Devon Farley was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of Burkey and Orkney roads on charges of obstructing official business and falsification. 12:15 p.m. — Broken vehicle window and attempted theft from a vehicle reported at 4629 Woodhurst Drive. 7:01 a.m. — Theft of ...

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MOUNT CARMEL SOCIETY FESTIVAL: The 130th annual Mount Carmel Society festival will begin at 6 p.m. nightly Wednesday to Saturday at 102 Washington St., Lowellville. Wednesday is the Baby Doll Dance 10 to 10:30 p.m. The festival includes a bocce tournament, food, musical entertainment and a fireworks finale at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. SELF-HELP GROUP: Recovery International, a community mental health, self help group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the study room at the Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For information, call 330-747-1176. RAILROADERS TO MEET: ...