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Ciccone denies charges in suit alleging racial discrimination

YOUNGSTOWN — An attorney for Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone denied the charges in a racial discrimination lawsuit against the officeholder contending he had “legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons” for firing a black employee. In response to Thais Scott’s July 21 lawsuit against Ciccone and the clerk of courts’ office, attorney David Smith of the Cleveland law firm of Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis — hired to represent them —wrote that the defendants “deny that plaintiff is entitled to any of the relief sought and denies liability related to this ...

Firefighter doesn’t let kidney failure keep him from dream him back

WEATHERSFIELD — Evan Warholic doesn’t like to ask for help nearly as much as he likes giving it. The 24-year-old, who juggles three part-time jobs and wants to be a paramedic, is in end-stage renal failure and isn’t comfortable when the attention turns to him. “You can kick and ...

Animal Charity halts investigations, intakes

Staff report BOARDMAN — A crisis in capacity and funding has forced Animal Charity of Ohio to suspend all humane investigations and stop intakes of animals in Mahoning County. Officials said the suspensions should be temporary. “We know how important this work is to the animals and to our community,” said Rachel Hammond, secretary of the organization’s board of directors. “Being forced to suspend humane investigations is heartbreaking, particularly because there are animals in our community who need this service. We want to resume this work as soon as possible, but we ...

Benders’ reunion benefits NOAS

The Benders are coming back to the Robins Theatre for an encore, this time to support Northeast Ohio Adoption Services. “They’re fighting on the side of the angels,” said Jeff Draime, who plays guitar and sings in the band. “The need for foster parents and good role models for the ...

Planning Commission presents recognition

Staff report WARREN — Michael J. Robinson, senior investigator/supervisor of the delinquent real estate tax and collection department in the Trumbull County Treasurer’s Office, has received the Trumbull County Planning Commission’s “Something Good Initiative.” Robinson was honored for more than 37 years of dedicated public service and his lasting impact on Trumbull County. Commission officials said throughout his career, Robinson has earned the respect of colleagues and residents alike through his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to helping taxpayers navigate ...

ODOT announces new road adjustments for I-76/80

In addition to previously announced road closures for the Interstate 80/76 pavement rehabilitation project in Austintown and Jackson townships, I-80 westbound between Salt Springs Road and state Route 46 will be reduced to one lane through the end of the month. Also, the ramp from I-80 west to Route 46 will be closed through late August. The detour will be I-80 westbound to I-76 westbound to Bailey Road to I-76 eastbound to I-80 eastbound to Route 46.