BERLIN CENTER — Berlin Station Road will be partially closed for about five months next year. The Mahoning County Commissioners last week approved a $1.23-million contract with the Youngstown-based A.P. O’Horo Company, to replace the 83-year-old bridge on Berlin Station Road that spans a ...

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — As part of its annual Community Holocaust Commemoration for Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance), the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation hosted a student Holocaust writing, art and multimedia contest. Winners were ...

Staff report A dozen schools in Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been named Purple Star schools by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, with two Canfield schools renewing their status and 10 gaining new status. Renewing their status are Canfield High School and Canfield ...

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a complaint in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court accusing the used car dealership Roddy’s Rides LLC of 1333 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, of violating the Consumer Sales Practices Act and Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title Act. The dealership is ...

Staff report CLEVELAND — Five men have been charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to steal nearly $1 million worth of food assistance benefits from low-income families and individuals in Ohio and California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A federal grand jury ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Chad R. Scofinsky, 37, of Noel Drive in Youngstown, pleaded guilty to a rape charge Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court and got a recommendation from the prosecution and defense for six to nine years in prison. He will be sentenced May 28. Scofinsky was indicted on ...