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Climbing the fire ladder

BOARDMAN — Fire prevention has a new face in the township. Soon, local businesses and residents will get to know Lt. Troy Haire, who was promoted by trustees Tuesday evening to lieutenant and fire prevention officer for the Boardman Township Fire Department. Fire Chief Mark Pitzer said ...

Creative expression, technical acumen unite at YSU showcase

YOUNGSTOWN — Initially, it may appear that Gunnar Reed was insulting a family member with a statement he made — until you coat it in a thin layer of context. “The monster is my mom,” said Gunnar, a Potential Development school sixth grade student who is on the autism ...

Video shows Austintown car wash shooting likely was self-defense

AUSTINTOWN — Police have released video of a May 13 shooting that suggests it was an act of self-defense. In a news release issued Tuesday, Austintown police Chief Valorie Delmont states that no charges are pending at this time against the man who shot Zachary T. Fisher, 30, of Austintown, ...

Trumbull fire, police chiefs criticize 911 costs, operations

WARREN — More than two dozen police and fire chiefs informed the Trumbull County Commissioners Wednesday about what they are calling a “crisis of confidence” over the county’s 911 operations. The law enforcement and fire officials were brought together to provide them a chance to ...

Yost suing Youngstown contractor in Trumbull

WARREN — State Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Mahoning Valley contractor whom he alleges failed to complete home upgrades after accepting large down payments from customers. In a lawsuit filed in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, Yost accuses Youngstown resident ...

Abbey Road residents still looking for relief

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Residents of Abbey Road topped the agenda for public presentation at Tuesday’s meeting as several concerned residents were hoping for a solution to the problem of excessive water buildup and ponding after rainstorms. “Since April, we have been pumping thousands of ...