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Civil rights reporter addresses Sojourn students

JACKSON, Miss. — Even though she hasn’t been touched by a major tragedy, that didn’t dampen or diminish how moved Nyla Singer felt to hear a major civil rights reporter share a few eye-opening recollections. “I’m glad he got justice in those cold cases — especially a white ...

Aggravated robbery, abduction are among Mahoning indictments

YOUNGSTOWN — The following people were indicted last week by a Mahoning County grand jury: • Marquis J. Thomas, 31, Mount Vernon Drive, Boardman, abduction, strangulation and domestic violence. • Michael A. Schneider, 82, Ewing Road, Boardman, felony menacing, five counts of felony ...

Three plead guilty to drug-possession charges

YOUNGSTOWN — Three people who were set for trial Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court instead pleaded guilty to various charges and will be sentenced later. Kyronn J. Copeland, 34, of Republic Avenue, entered guilty pleas on March 26, while Luis P. Rodriguez-Ruiz, 40, of West ...

Judge sets early-release hearing for man shot by police in 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Maureen Sweeney has scheduled a hearing on whether to grant an early release from prison for Damian Cessna, 28, who was shot by a Boardman police officer after Cessna charged at the officer with a knife early July 13, 2021. The hearing ...