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Ohio House approves Thomas bill to control utility bills for some tenants

The Ohio House approved a bill, sponsored by state Rep. David Thomas, to give the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio the ability to oversee submetering — a practice that results in multi-unit tenants sometimes paying high rates for utilities. The House approved the bill 74-23 Wednesday. A ...

Mill Creek Park road closures announced for marathon

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run on Sunday. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles, cyclists and ...

Youngstown man gets 23 years for child abuse material case

Staff report A 41-year-old Mahoning County man has been sentenced to prison for possessing more than 2,700 images and videos of children being sexually abused and using social media to receive and distribute the files. Christopher Helmick, of Youngstown, has been sentenced to 23 years and 3 ...

Valley sheriff’s departments receive state grants

Staff report The sheriff’s departments in Mahoning and Trumbull counties were awarded state grants to combat illegal drug activity and promote substance use prevention and recovery. Mahoning is receiving $104,590, and Trumbull is getting $89,6267 from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund ...

Mill Creek Park road closures announced for race

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run on Sunday. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles, cyclists and ...