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Poland council discusses e-scooter enforcement

POLAND — Village council members held a discussion on e-bikes and e-scooters within the village limits at their meeting Tuesday. “I am concerned over (young kids) on these things,” said Councilman Chris Graff. “I’m concerned a kid is going to get hurt or worse.” In Poland ...

Santucci named legislator of year by Ohio Aviation Association

Staff report The Ohio Aviation Association named state Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, as its legislator of the year. Tony Flore, the association’s executive director, said Santucci was awarded the honor for “his leadership and his efforts to ensure that Ohio continues to be a center of ...

Girl testifies to rape and other allegations against Girard man

WARREN — A young girl was the first witness Tuesday in the rape trial of Shane Genetta, 40, of Girard, accused of engaging in sex acts with her over the course of several years. Prosecutors said the victim knows Genetta, but is not related to him. She testified that the first touching ...

Ruling on probation violation postponed for former Braking Point owner

YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. District Court Judge Judge Benita Y. Pearson postponed ruling Wednesday on whether Ryan Sheridan, 45, committed a probation violation associated with the kidnapping and domestic violence charges Sheridan faces in an Oct. 23 incident in Austintown. The kidnapping and ...

Trumbull passes resolution to decrease cyber attacks

WARREN — On the day Trumbull County commissioners passed a resolution aiming to thwart cyber threats, Commissioner Denny Malloy asked the county’s information technology department to look into an email sent to county officials from his office email account. “I just got notified by a ...

Youngstown man accused of damaging Belmont Avenue ATMs

LIBERTY — A Youngstown man accused of damaging ATMs at a Belmont Avenue bank is set to appear in court again today, according to court records. Keyshawn Blalock, 27, made an initial appearance on a felony charge of breaking and entering and a misdemeanor charge of theft. He pleaded not ...