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13th annual Adoption Day celebrated

YOUNGSTOWN - There were a lot of smiles at Mahoning County Probate Court on Monday because it was the 13th annual Adoption Day celebration. "Today is a fun day. I love seeing all the smiling faces. Not many things in the courthouse are fun, but this is. It is also a time to educate about the ...

Two men found with multiple stab wounds on the West Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men suffered multiple stab wounds late Monday but were taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and are in stable condition, according to a Youngstown police report. Officers ere called to Imperial Street on the West Side at 11:01 p.m. Monday for a stabbing and found to stabbing victims. Ambulance personnel arrived and took both men to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for further treatment. The report did not contain any information about what happened to cause the injuries.

Ramaswamy in Canfield predicts ‘touchdown’ Tuesday

CANFIELD - Claudia Bell was impressed with seeing Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy this summer at the Canfield Fair and, a few months later, her excitement about seeing him again showed no signs of ebbing. "He does try to connect with the people," Bell, of Poland, said. She ...

Austintown veteran admits to independent streak

AUSTINTOWN — A gift from his grandchildren, an Army Green pullover hoodie worn by David G. Ward is inscribed with “Grumpy Old Vet: I Do What I Want." The casual wear represents the Austintown resident’s sense of humor while giving an indication of how he’s lived his life -- an ...

Valley protesters decry actions by ICE

WARREN -- Terri Yendrek recalled childhood occasions in which she got into trouble after standing for what she felt was right. The "now" is a vastly different set of circumstances for her, however, than the "then." "I'm here mainly to remember people harmed and killed by ICE," Yendrek, of Brookfield, said. Rather than facing negative trouble for standing up for her beliefs, Yendrek joined those who are part of Good Trouble Trumbull for a peaceful two-hour rally Saturday afternoon at Courthouse Square to remember and honor those who have died at the hands of U.S. Immigration and ...

Community Foundation awards nearly $753K in grants

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded $752,904 in its third grant cycle of the year to support nonprofits meeting the needs of local residents. With support from fund holders and the foundation’s discretionary funds, $272,590 was awarded through the CFMV General Grant. Meanwhile, three of CFMV’s supporting foundations accounted for more than half of funds disbursed this grant cycle: the Western Reserve Health Foundation awarded $167,500; the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awarded $162,500; and the William Swanston Charitable Fund awarded $125,000. In ...