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Safe haven for babies sought in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — The birth of a child is usually a joyful experience, but for some mothers, an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy can be a traumatic experience. In a report to the Human Resources and Services Administration, the National Safe Haven Alliance cited unofficial statistics recorded ...

Mahoning courts offer mental health, drug services

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on mental health services in the Mahoning County justice system. YOUNGSTOWN — A great deal of conversation about Mahoning County’s justice system in recent months has focused on its role in providing mental health services. Last ...

Judge tosses lawsuit in city of Youngstown case against 2

YOUNGSTOWN — A judge dismissed Youngstown’s $834,608 civil lawsuit against developer Dominic Marchionda, two of his companies and former city Finance Director David Bozanich at the request of the city. Visiting Judge W. Wyatt McKay, who was overseeing the case in Mahoning County Common ...

Man pleads guilty in assault case

WARREN — A Youngstown man has pleaded guilty to two high-level felonies stemming from his 2024 assault on a pregnant nurse in the parking lot of the former Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren. Roge E. Berger, 37, of Ventura Avenue, pleaded guilty in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court ...

Replacement SNAP benefits available after power losses

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is reminding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who experienced food spoilage during the recent power outages that they may be eligible for replacement benefits. Households that lost food purchased with SNAP benefits because ...

Ohio BMV warns of scam

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has received reports of a possible texting scam from scammers claiming to be from state employees. Residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers informing the recipients that they have an outstanding parking ticket. The text then instructs ...