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Hanni’s attorney asks judge to dismiss Latell lawsuit

An attorney representing appeals court Judge Mark A. Hanni asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by Tod Latell, the former Trumbull County recorder, because the court lacks jurisdiction. Julie M. Pfeiffer, an Ohio assistant attorney general representing Hanni, wrote: “Latell premises federal jurisdiction over his claims by attempting to transform his allegations into a due process claim for the deprivation of a purported liberty interest to pursue his occupation. Because Latell’s allegations are insufficient to establish a liberty interest, his (violation of ...

Business owner questions opportunity zone in Struthers

STRUTHERS — A city business owner recently sent a letter to city council regarding his “extreme frustration with the lack of leadership from the mayor’s office regarding the city’s economic future.” The letter from Mike Kassem, owner of Morgan Oil on Lowellville Road, was read at the June 24 council meeting by council clerk Megan Shorthouse because Kassem was not there. In addition to expressing his frustration, he also warned of a “fast approaching deadline that will permanently damage Struthers if ignored.” Kassem’s letter specifically addressed Struthers’ ...

Mock blazes keep local firefighters prepared

WEATHERSFIELD — Firefighters from several Mahoning Valley fire departments have spent the past four Mondays practicing putting out planned fires in a vacant house in Weathersfield. McDonald fire Chief Fred Marcum said there have been planned burns in the house for the past four Mondays. He ...

Separate stabbing, shootings said to be near same club

YOUNGSTOWN — A woman was confirmed shot in the face and a man was thought also to have been shot at the same time early Saturday, and a woman was stabbed early Saturday — both possibly near the same South Side motorcycle club on Gibson Street, according to two Youngstown police reports. Ja’Asia Roberts, 23, was charged with felonious assault in the stabbing, which the reports suggested was the most serious injury, with the victim being described as being in critical condition. Youngstown police were called to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital at 5:36 a.m. Saturday for a ...

On the record: Trumbull County

Trumbull County WHAT: Trumbull County Educational Service Center governing board meeting Friday PRESENT: Laura Rubesich, Deborah Patchin, Carol Young and Tom Krispinsky ABSENT: Denise Domhoff The board: • Approved an agreement with Warren City Schools for principal professional development services for the district’s principals. • Approved agreements with Evolve Innovation Center and the OH WOW! Center to provide services for the STEAM program offered through the ESC. • Approved an agreement with Axess Family Services Valley Health to provide school-based health ...

Police blotter: Canfield

Police activity reported June 14-21: June 21 — Michelle Tanner, 39, 207 La Grande Drive, Cranberry, Pa., was arrested at an OVI checkpoint on Glenwood Avenue on charges of operating a vehicle impaired and driving while under suspension. June 17 — Mutual aid was provided to Austintown police for scene control at Austintown Township Park on Kirk Road. June 16 — Mutual aid was provided to Boardman police with a drone search of the area of West Glen Drive to search for a suicidal female, later located at her home. June 16 — Geiser A. Osorto, 24, 530 Robinson Road, ...