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Newton Falls Police issue missing-person alert for boy, 16

NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls Police Department has issued a missing-person alert for Matthew J. Bunea, 16, who was last seen on Warren Road near Grant Avenue in Newton Falls and is missing. The police department released information about the boy’s disappearance on the police ...

Boardman police make arrest in drug bust

BOARDMAN — There are fewer narcotics on the township’s streets today after police made a large bust Monday morning. A news release states that the Boardman Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at 86 Ferncliff Ave. The warrant is the result of an ongoing drug investigation, the release states. Online court records had not been updated as of Monday afternoon to indicate the exact charges against Nakyia Parker, 50. However, Parker is on parole through the state of Ohio. Online court and prison records show that Parker was released ...

JobsOhio launches new worker training incentive

YOUNGSTOWN — Workers can earn wages while obtaining certifications and degrees through a new incentive program JobsOhio rolled out Monday at Youngstown State University. Ohio employers can receive up to $10,000 per worker to train new and existing employees for skilled technician jobs ...

Boardman antique store earns statewide recognition

Staff report BOARDMAN — A longtime local destination for treasure hunters, collectors and weekend browsers is getting statewide attention. Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques, 7386 Market St. across from the Southern Park Mall, has been named one of Ohio’s top antique and vintage ...

Young professionals group collects school supplies

Staff report Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, an affiliate of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, helped local students start the school year prepared by collecting school supplies for McGuffey PK-8 in Warren during its Aug. 20 mixer at the Kensington Grille in Canfield. MVYP ...

Warren Health District warns of measles exposure at Warren hospital

Staff report WARREN — The Warren City Health District issued a news release Friday warning that individuals who were at the St. Joseph Warren Hospital emergency room or the ER waiting area on Aug. 23 could have been exposed to measles. The release states that anyone who was there that day should monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 21 days. The hospital is at 667 Eastland Ave. “If you are experiencing symptoms, stay home, avoid contact with others and call your healthcare provider prior to your office visit, to inform them of your exposure to measles to ensure proper ...