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Canfield Township plans speeding crackdown

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — During this week’s meeting, trustees heard from Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Jeff Allen report speeding violations are increasing with the warmer weather. “Our speed grant is kicking up for the summer,” Allen said. Trustee Brian Governor said the ...

Bullet lands between legs of West Side man in shooting at home

YOUNGSTOWN — A person reported that when gunfire struck the house he was in Tuesday night on North Brockway Avenue, it went through the couch between the person’s legs. The house was struck by four bullets. No one in the house was injured in the 10:50 p.m. incident. When Youngstown ...

City man gets 6 to 9 years for rape of adult relative

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph D. Stevens, 45, of Manchester Avenue, was sentenced to 6 to 9 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty earlier in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to one count of rape. Stevens entered his guilty plea July 14, 2025, but later requested to rescind the guilty plea. ...

United Way celebrates 2025 campaign with annual awards

YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley celebrated a year of giving and community impact Wednesday during its annual meeting and awards dinner at The Lake Club in Poland. The event brought together donors, volunteers and community partners to reflect on the ...

Appeals court affirms convictions, sentence for former Warren cop

Staff report WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals recently affirmed the conviction and sentence of former Warren police officer Michael Edwards Jr., who is serving a sentence of 34 to 39 years in prison for raping two women and committing 13 other offenses. On Tuesday, the Ohio ...

Fetus found at Youngstown wastewater plant

YOUNGSTOWN — A fetus was found at the Youngstown Wastewater Treatment plant on Wilson Avenue Tuesday night, but Youngstown police say they believe it was the result of a miscarriage. Detectives have contacted local medical providers to ask if they know of any miscarriages in recent days, a ...