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Youngstown-area driver killed in three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon

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HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Gregory Connors, 43, of Youngstown, was killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 80 eastbound that involved two other vehicles that were stopped on the highway because of traffic. The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a press release Saturday morning stating that the crash occurred at 4:55 p.m. in Hubbard Township. The release states that Connors was in the left lane, failed to slow down, and “clipped the right rear portion” of a 2011 Subaru Legacy operated by Nicholas Shields, 23, of Elyria, then continued into the right lane and struck ...

Rep. Fischer challenged by Penny in Ohio House race

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State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Canfield, is being challenged for his 59th Ohio House District seat by Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. Fischer, a political consultant, was appointed June 26, 2024, to fill the remainder of Al Cutrona’s term after the latter was selected to an open state Senate position. ...

Rep. Thomas faces Geneva council president in state House race

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State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, faces Democrat John Barbo, Geneva City Council president and a longtime high school science teacher, in the 65th Ohio House District race. The district includes Girard, Liberty, Hubbard, McDonald, Vienna as well as large sections of rural Trumbull County and much of Ashtabula County. The district favors Republicans by about 15%, based on partisan statewide voting results during the past decade. Barbo didn’t enter the race until mid-June when he replaced Lorna J. Westlake of Austinburg, the Democratic nominee who had to withdraw because of her ...

Canfield council deals with annexation and Sebring dispatching

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CANFIELD — Residents packed city hall on Wednesday to voice their concerns over the Type 2 annexation of 11 acres at the end of Laurel Hills Lane on the city’s northwest corner. Attorney George P. Millich Jr. represented the developer that purchased the land, On Mark Communities LLC. “The proposed development would have high quality, upscale single-family homes,” Millich said. “The average price would be between $500,000 to $1 million.” He said it would be a “triple win,” with the city gaining the income taxes, the township getting the property taxes and the residents ...

Canfield couple say contractor also bilked them

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CANFIELD — Another local contractor is making a name for himself through allegations of dishonesty and shoddy workmanship. Kyle and Katie Marlin of Canfield said they also have been “duped” by Ed Yurkovich, who runs Xtreme Painting and Remodeling. “We’ve been living in a ...

Mill Creek opens new children's garden

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YOUNGSTOWN – The Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden saw its grand opening at Fellows Riverside Garden on Friday. Named for the philanthropic organization, the Fox Family Foundation was an early supporter of creating a new children’s garden, and was its largest financial ...