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Former Hubbard Township police chief sues trustees

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Ronald Fusco, a former Hubbard Township police chief, claims he was unfairly fired and mistreated because of his disabilities and for reporting threats made by a township trustee, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. The case will ...

Thomas introduces bill to eliminate hybrid fee

Staff report Saying an additional $100 annual registration fee paid by owners of hybrid vehicles is unfair, state Rep. David Thomas is sponsoring legislation to eliminate it. “This is a taxpayer fairness idea,” said Thomas, R-Jefferson, whose district includes portions of Trumbull ...

Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

The Vindicator is seeking nominations for its annual Mahoning County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Mahoning County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below ...

Mahoning prosecutor opposes parole for 3 killers

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is opposing parole for three men in prison for Mahoning County killings. All three men are scheduled for a parole hearing this month, according to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction records. KENNETH MONCRIEF In a letter ...

Case of West Nile Virus reported in Trumbull County

Staff report A human case of the West Nile Virus has been reported by the Trumbull County Combined Health District and it was confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. The health department issued a news release Friday asking the community to be vigilant against being bitten by a ...

Man charged with choking woman in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Gabriel T. Davis, 28, was arraigned Friday in Youngstown Municipal Court on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and unlawful restraint for allegedly choking a woman multiple times Thursday. The incident occurred at an address that was blacked out in a ...