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Mahoning grand jury hands up indictments

Latest News July 27, 2026

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court: ● Jessica L. Beule, 35, Lowellville, aggravated drug possession. ● Jose M. Carrion-Rivera, 28, Penhale Avenue, Campbell, two counts of identity fraud. ● Solomon Owens, 48, South Avenue, Boardman, improper handling of firearms in a vehicle. ● Delonte Windham, 35, homeless, Youngstown, grand theft when property is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, tampering with evidence and misdemeanor obstructing official business. ● Jeffrey J. ...

Nation and world at a glance for July 27

Latest News July 27, 2026

US, Iran halt attacks after escalation CAIRO — The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks. This pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has not commented on the pause. Mediation efforts by countries like Pakistan and Qatar remain unclear. Concerns about shipping in the region persist, especially with threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Talks with Oman about ...

Farmers market sprouts in Struthers

Local News July 27, 2026

STRUTHERS — A farmers market Sunday in the parking lot of Selah Restaurant was a collaborative effort among the city, county and local organizations. “The city of Struthers, the Struthers Rotary, the Struthers Garden Club and Mahoning County Public Health teamed up to get a farmers ...

Youngstown Skatepark Association wants permanent skatepark

Local News July 27, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Skatepark Association set up a pop-up skatepark Saturday at Borts Field in Youngstown, which used to house Borts swimming pool on the city’s West Side. This was a free event for members of the community and turned part of the city park into a temporary ...

Community news

Community News July 27, 2026

MEZUZAH TO BE PLACED: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will hang a mezuzah at the entrance of the Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. A mezuzah is a handwritten scroll, called a klaf, containing the Shema prayer, which is placed inside a decorative case and affixed to a doorpost in the home or other building. The case protects the scroll from outside elements. Rabbi Seth Sternstein of Temple El Emeth will recite the blessing. Children in the Early Learning Center of the ...