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Juvenile court judge touts success of diversion program

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick said the Juvenile Summit on Wednesday was a chance to talk to law enforcement officers and others about how juvenile diversion programs have decreased crime and recidivism and reduced the number of children in ...

Hubbard council advances plans for dam removal

HUBBARD — Another step has been taken toward removing a dam in the community, partially as a result of a resolution approved by city council. At a council meeting earlier this month, city officials approved authorizing the city’s board of control to advertise for qualifications for ...

Judge honors Valley police officers at Canfield CIty Council

CANFIELD — Mahoning County Area Court Judge Molly Johnson honored five local officers for their participation in helping with a recent school tour. “I recently had a group of 20 fourth graders from Salem visit my court and I want to thank officers for helping with those students,” ...

Leaders hear benefits of juvenile court programs

NORTH JACKSON — Mahoning County Juvenile Court Magistrate Gina DeGenova promoted some of the court’s services at the township trustees meeting Tuesday. The programs are designed to assist at-risk youth and their families. For example, the court’s Early Warning System is meant to improve ...

New house rises on former blight site

YOUNGSTOWN — For about 15 years, Nick Serra and other Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association members have implemented and led a variety of neighborhood-improvement projects, though he also is joyous that a few outside entities have come calling. “We’re happy to see people spearheading ...

City issues emergency smoke measures

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell issued an advisory Thursday afternoon implementing emergency measures to protect people from the smoke emanating from Canadian wildfires. The smoke is causing hazardous air quality, the advisory states. “Due to the hazardous ...