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Man arrested last week charged Monday with two counts of arson

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YOUNGSTOWN — Will A. Jones, 59, who was taken to the Mahoning County jail on Nov. 26, was charged late Monday with one felony and one misdemeanor count of arson. He was arrested downtown and will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Youngstown Municipal Court. Meanwhile, two other ...

Youngstown man pleads in ambulance theft

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WARREN — A Youngstown man pleaded guilty Monday to stealing an ambulance from St. Joseph Warren Hospital shortly after being discharged as a patient, then driving it some 20 miles before being stopped by police. Nathan O. Queener, 40, of Orrin Avenue, entered the plea to a felony count of ...

Man gets probation for strangulation

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YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher M. Thompson, 46, of Austintown, was sentenced to five years probation Monday after pleading guilty to felony strangulation and sexual extortion and misdemeanor domestic violence and violating a protection order for offenses against a woman he knows. Assistant ...

Seasonal road closings begin in Mill Creek Park

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YOUNGSTOWN — Effective today, several roads within Mill Creek Park will close to vehicular traffic for the winter season. The roads that are closed are High Drive between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive, Chestnut Hill Drive between Canfield Road and High Drive, and Calvary Run ...

CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL: Artisans usher in holidays

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YOUNGSTOWN — Perhaps the gift for which Bob Barko Jr. is most thankful is one that requires neither ribbon nor bow, but keeps on giving. You might also say the present keeps expanding — and is a box filled with hopes and iterations. “We’ve had setbacks but hey, we get up more times ...

COMMUNITY NEWS: Santa to visit Girard library tonight

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SANTA AT GIRARD FREE LIBRARY: Santa Claus will visit the Girard Free Library at 6 p.m. today. Santa will arrive by firetruck. The Grinch will also be there. The public can take photos with Santa and the Grinch in the Christmas tree lane or mini Whoville. In addition, the public can decorate ...