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Youngstown juveniles nabbed after fleeing in stolen car

Staff report WARREN — A Youngstown juvenile was arrested and taken to the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center following a Thursday night incident in which Warren police officers chased him and four other juveniles in a stolen car. All were captured. The arrested juvenile was charged with felony failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, receiving stolen property and a citation for having no driver’s license and stop sign violations after he admitted to stealing the car and then picking up his friends to drive them around. A Warren police report states ...

Girard police chief wants drug processing station

GIRARD — Police Chief John Freeman is seeking council’s support to use $27,000 in opioid settlement funds for a dedicated narcotics/evidence processing station at the police department. Freeman told city council Monday the police department does not have a dedicated station like other departments for officers to process narcotics safely. He said officers would be able to weigh and test any narcotics brought to the department, such as fentanyl, heroin and other drugs. “It would help and protect our officers if we had a designated processing area in the department. This project ...

YSU series will feature pianist, composer

Staff report Warren native Darrius Simmons, a pianist and composer, will be the guest for the next installment of Presidential Conversations at Youngstown State University. Simmons was born with a genetic condition called ectrodactyly and has three fingers on his right hand and one finger ...

Number of Trumbull suicides rose in August

Staff report WARREN — The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and partner agencies are addressing what they say is a concerning increase in suicide deaths in Trumbull County and is reminding residents that help and support are available. According to Trumbull County Coroner’s Office data, there have been 26 suicide deaths reported this year compared with 12 deaths during the same period in 2025. Of the 26 deaths, 11 occurred in August. Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Lawrence D’Amico said the increase reinforces the importance of suicide prevention, early ...

Patrol uses focused education to promote youthful driver safety

Staff report With school back in session, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to prioritize safe driving habits and encouraging families to talk to their young drivers about how to be responsible when behind the wheel. “Learning to drive is an exciting time in a teen’s life. But with it comes added responsibility,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “In Ohio, we are committed to making driver training accessible to all new drivers because safe roads depend on drivers who stay focused and make smart choices behind the wheel.” In Ohio, drivers ages 15 to 24 were ...

On the record: Struthers

Struthers WHAT: Wednesday City council meeting PRESENT: Michael Patrick, Bob Deagan, Robert Burnside, Richard Bayus, Dallas Bigley, Megan Pingley, James Baluck and Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller ABSENT: Lori Gomon Council: • Received a letter from businessman Mike Kassem regarding a strategy to acquire state grant funding by leveraging modular housing. • Heard monthly reports for June, July and August from the KO Consulting economic development firm on opportunities to secure economic support for Struthers. • Approved appropriating no more than $1,000 to Willow ...