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100 march to end violence in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Sometimes, all it takes are a few hundred feet marching in solidarity to sharpen the perspective of those who live in a given community that sometimes faces daunting challenges to realize and appreciate they have more commonalities than differences. Just ask Nevaeh ...

Inspiring students show off wares, skills at South Side marketplace

YOUNGSTOWN — It may take London Cowan only 20 to 30 minutes to crochet a headband, though it’s safe to say that certain valuable lessons woven into the fabric of her young life will endure longer than 20 or 30 years. “I got my inspiration from my grandma (Gloria Thompkins). She taught ...

ROTC military alumni reunite at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — It was a picnic for heroes. The annual Youngstown State University ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) alumni gathering took place Saturday afternoon at the Pollock House pavilion on campus. A 1974 YSU graduate with a major in political science and former ROTC member Dave ...

Lordstown vet enjoyed variety in 3 branches

LORDSTOWN — Gary Simones wanted to join and leave the military under his terms. It’s why the Lordstown resident enlisted in the Marines before graduating from Newton Falls High School, then joined the Air Force Reserve and, finally, the Ohio Air National Guard. Altogether, he spent 36 ...

Canfield officials stress safety for e-bikes, scooters

CANFIELD — The city police department is making progress in educating local residents and children about safe and legal e-bike use. “We are doing our best to educate young riders and parents on the laws and safety,” said Canfield police Chief Chuck Colucci. “Last week, Boardman ...

Girard police blotter for July 27

Girard Police activity reported July 1-14: July 14, 12:29 p.m. — Criminal trespass reported at 49 Hancock St. after a man was trespassing through backyards heading to a nearby gas station. 4:33 a.m. — Domestic fight reported at 242 E. Broadway Ave. after a man tried to strangle a woman and she used self-defense to protect herself. July 13, 11:06 p.m. — Police assisted a resident at 207 E. Kline St, after a woman told police she was being stalked by a man on a bike who made comments to her when he rode by her property, 3:30 a.m. — Suspicious vehicle reported at East Wilson ...