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Acton says she can work with both parties

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BOARDMAN — Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor, said she can work with those in both political parties but would not hesitate to veto legislation if needed. During a Wednesday campaign stop at the Structural Iron Workers Local 207’s apprenticeship building, Acton said, “I ...

City officials sue over Realty Tower explosion

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YOUNGSTOWN — City officials filed a lawsuit against the companies blamed for the deadly May 2024 explosion at the former Realty Tower in downtown. The city filed the lawsuit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, the day before today’s two-year anniversary of the disaster and ...

Climbing the fire ladder

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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 ...

Video shows Austintown car wash shooting likely was self-defense

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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

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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

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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 ...