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Man found dead under truck in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still investigating a man’s death after he was found under a truck Tuesday afternoon. A Youngstown police report states that officers responded to 890 Midlothian Blvd., near Zedaker Street, about 3 p.m. The businesses listed at that address are Youngstown Comfort Systems, Famous Supply of Youngstown and Precious Metals. When they arrived, they found a man face down on the ground, with the lower half of his body under a tan pickup truck, which was parked next to the building. The report states that an officer rolled him over with the intention of ...

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WRITING WORKSHOP: Lit Youngstown has partnered with several local writers and educators to offer free community writing workshops. Registration is required. No prior writing experience is necessary. For information, visit lityoungstown.org. Joanne Poss will lead a mental wellness writing workshop for participants from 6 to 7 p.m. today and Sept. 10 at LOOP. Poss is a musician, songwriter and poet and has written works for the stage. The 55+ writing workshop creates a space for older adults to explore creativity and share experiences in person, from 6 to 7 p.m. today and Sept. 10 at ...

Sellers charged with murder in Columbus

COLUMBUS — A man acquitted of murder in March is now in jail again, charged with the same offense in the state capital. Franklin County Municipal Court documents show that Danyo Wayne Sellers, AKA Legend Pless, 19, was arrested Monday in connection with a July 23 shooting on Hamilton ...

Jackson-Milton welcomes Gateways clients to practice

NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton High School officials invited clients of Gateways to Better Living to attend a special football practice alongside the school’s varsity football team on Tuesday. This was the third year of the district’s and Gateways partnership, and the purpose of the ...

US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only U.S. oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said Wednesday that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has active operations. The company plans to invest more than $7 billion over the next five years, with the goal of more than doubling its current production to about 600,000 barrels a day. “Chevron’s history in ...