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Boardman students bring Japan to class

BOARDMAN — Classrooms at Stadium Drive Elementary School were transformed recently as second-grade teachers Jessica Kohler and Brittany Krestel hosted an immersive “Japan Week” for their students. With the help of beloved classroom volunteer Shirley Matula — affectionately known as ...

Judge Hanni crashes his vehicle into Arby’s in Belmont County

Appeals Court Judge Mark A. Hanni crashed his vehicle into a Bridgeport fast-food restaurant, causing “significant damage to the structure,” according to a police report. Hanni, a 7th District Court of Appeals Court judge, was treated for “minor glass cuts” and his passenger, Zachary ...

Man pleads guilty in 2023 South Side shooting death

YOUNGSTOWN — Jonthony Altreche, 21, pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter, improper discharge of a firearm at or into a liquor permit premises, and felonious assault. He had been charged with murder in the Dec. 10, 2023, shooting death of Ty’Rice Logan, 26. Logan was found ...

Common pleas judge races attract two independents

Two longtime assistant county prosecutors — Chris Becker in Trumbull and Robert Andrews in Mahoning — filed to run as independent candidates for common pleas court judicial seats. Becker and Andrews both filed their nominating petitions Tuesday. Becker, who lost a common pleas court ...

Man charged in 100 mph chase in Boardman

BOARDMAN — A man is due back in court Thursday after leading police on a high-speed chase that damaged two other vehicles late last week. Court records show Guillermo Yariel Santos, 20, of Youngstown, made an initial appearance Tuesday in Mahoning County Boardman Court on one count of ...

On the record: Lowellville

WHAT: Board of education April 22 meeting PRESENT: Gerald Dubos, Joseph Sturm, Brian Wharry and Stephanie Yon ABSENT: Jennifer Johnson The board: • Approved financial reports, list of bills and expenses paid, and payroll for March. • Passed a resolution declaring the necessity ...