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Police blotters from Austintown, Boardman and Canfield

Austintown Police activity in Austintown from April 1 to April 9: April 9, 2:55 a.m. — Theft of a wallet and debit card reported at Hollywood Gaming, 777 Hollywood Drive. 12:57 a.m. — Rear vent window broken out on a vehicle in the parking lot at 777 Hollywood Drive. April 8, ...

Property transfers

Property transfers recorded March 30 to April 3 in Mahoning County and portions of Trumbull County: Austintown Joe Koch Construction Inc. to Jason M. Witman and Amy L. Witman, 130 Heli Court, $366,010 David Gerchak and Karen Gerchak to 3LP Properties LLC, 4258 Staatz Drive, $136,000 The ...

Bid for projects come in below city’s estimate

YOUNGSTOWN — The apparent low bid for projects on Fifth Avenue and Market Street that were supposed to be done years ago came in well below the city’s estimate. The city opened two bids Friday for the work. Parella-Pannunzio Inc. of Youngstown submitted the apparent low bid of $224,167 ...

Flash mob opens at amphitheater

YOUNGSTOWN — The city celebrated National Community Day in Wean Foundation Park and Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater and also kicked off National Community Development Week in the adjacent Covelli Centre Friday. Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell was part of both events, including his ...

Dems criticize Husted for statements on ‘navigating real world’

YOUNGSTOWN — Local Democrats criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for saying those “living in poverty” are “not very experienced at navigating the real world.” State Rep. Lauren McNally of Youngstown, the Democratic candidate for Mahoning County commissioner, said: “Let me ...

McDonald places safety services levy on November ballot

McDONALD — Wanting to provide enough funds for the fire and police departments for operations, village council on Wednesday gave final reading to placing a 4.5-mill, five-year safety services levy on the November ballot. Officials said the levy will generate $310,000 annually for fire and ...