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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Girard

GIRARD — Police are investigating a recent incident of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of North State and Gordon streets. Reports state the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday. The individual was transported to the hospital, but the identity of the person or their condition were not available Sunday night. The report states police made contact with the driver of the vehicle that was involved in the incident.

Events center opens in McDonald

McDONALD — Village resident John Black said he always wanted to have a place in the village for residents to go to for a variety of events and activities. That goal has become a reality after work was done on the inside and outside of the building with the opening this summer of The Center ...

Ohio’s bicentennial bell rings in Canfield Fair

CANFIELD — The historic Mahoning County Ohio Bicentennial Bell will return to the fairgrounds for this year’s fair, thanks to the efforts of Mahoning County Commissioner Geno DiFabio. The bell actually had its start at the 2003 Canfield Fair when the state of Ohio’s Bicentennial ...

Free bus rides offered to fair

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority will once again be providing free shuttle express rides from Federal Station downtown and Southern Park Mall in Boardman to the Canfield Fair. The service will be available Wednesday through Sept. 5. Riders can depart ...

County help sought for abused animals

BOARDMAN — Regular services have effectively ceased at Animal Charity of Ohio, and that will remain the case until additional funding is secured. On Thursday, leaders of the nonprofit agency again petitioned Mahoning County commissioners to provide support it needs to get back on its ...

Police blotters for Austintown, Boardman, Canfield for Aug. 29

Austintown Police activity in Austintown from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26: Aug. 26, — 12:42 p.m. A report was taken regarding the theft of money from a purse at 6001 Mahoning Ave. 4:44 p.m. — A report was taken regarding the theft of medication from the mail at 5934 Callaway Circle. ...