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Canfield council invited to Salem Christmas event

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CANFIELD — City council had a special guest at its Wednesday meeting, as Alicia Johnston, a Canfield resident and executive director of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, spoke about upcoming events in Salem and invited council to attend the city’s annual Christmas parade Dec. 4. “Salem is ...

Youngstown woman arraigned in assault with ax

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YOUNGSTOWN — Chardia L. Lightfoot, 35, was arraigned Wednesday in Youngstown Municipal Court on felonious assault in an ax assault Monday in Youngstown. She remained in the Mahoning County jail Thursday morning in lieu of $25,000 bond. She returns for a preliminary hearing 9:15 a.m. ...

Incumbent, newcomer win in Coitsville

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COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP — Incumbent trustee Gerald Backo won reelection to his seat in Tuesday’s election, earning 51% of the vote, according to complete and unofficial results from the Mahoning County Board of Elections. He will be joined by new trustee, Rebecca Jamrozik Mickler, who earned ...

Teenager found shot on Youngstown’s West Side

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YOUNGSTOWN — A juvenile male was found with a gunshot wound to the leg on North Belle Vista Avenue on the city’s West Side early Thursday. Youngstown police were called to the address at 12:15 a.m. for a shooting and made contact with the boy. Ambulance personnel took him to St. ...

McDowell gets to work

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YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor-elect Derrick McDowell said one of his top priorities is surrounding himself with the right people in his cabinet who will help him lead the city. McDowell, an independent who won Tuesday’s election, said: “I first need to do a deep dive, a thorough investigation. I ...