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Boardman police blotter for Nov. 2

Police activity in Boardman from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27: Oct. 27 5 p.m.: Matthew M. Clingerman, 40, 126 Hilton Ave., Youngstown, was arrested at the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office on a Boardman possession of cocaine warrant. 5 p.m.: Keith N. Wright, 38, 403 Mathews Road, Boardman, was ...

Solid voter turnout expected in Valley

Election directors in Mahoning and Trumbull counties expect strong turnout for this election, almost entirely because of high-profile gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. There were more early voters in Trumbull County by Oct. 24 than the 10,725 early voters in the entire 2022 election, said ...

Oct. 31 This Week in History: Teen was accused of murder

120 Years Ago, 1906 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Killed jealous rival. Sensational shooting. The principals in awful tragedy little more than children. Chas. M. Ludwick shot through the heart last night by Elton F. Ackerman. Both sides were suitors for the hand of Miss Theresa O’Connell who was a witness to the shocking affair.” “Fearful that his jealous rival had a revolver and sought his life, Elton F. Ackerman, a 15-year-old boy, shot and instantly killed Charles M. Ludwick at the front door of Thomas J. Lawlor’s residence, 232 West ...

Mortgage rate continues to fall

WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the second straight week, falling to its lowest level in more than a month. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 7.24% from 7.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the ...

Appeals court rejects appeal in killing of 15-year-old girl

YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has rejected the argument of a man sentenced to a long prison term for his role in the death of 15-year-old Amya Monserrat that he did not fully understand the consequences of his guilty plea. Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Anthony ...

Boardman contractor facing more charges in Columbiana

LISBON — A Boardman area contractor convicted in 2024 for stealing from clients is facing another charge in Columbiana County, this time for aggravated theft for allegedly stealing $9,457 from a couple last fall. John P. Bartos, 43, with a last known address in Hubbard, appeared for ...