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Man accused of purposely causing car crash

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BOARDMAN — A man is facing multiple charges, including felony counts, after allegedly causing a car crash on purpose Wednesday. A Boardman police report states that Cornell Barnes Sr., 39, of Boardman, is accused of reaching over from the passenger’s seat and pulling the wheel toward ...

Women leadership summit draws sellout crowd

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NILES — Valley Partners hosted their third-annual Women’s LeadHERship Summit on Thursday drawing around 700 attendees to the Eastwood Event Center in Niles for an evening celebration of female leaders in the Mahoning Valley. The sold-out event, held in recognition of National Women’s ...

Valley sheriff’s departments receive state grants

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Staff report The sheriff’s departments in Mahoning and Trumbull counties were awarded state grants to combat illegal drug activity and promote substance use prevention and recovery. Mahoning is receiving $104,590, and Trumbull is getting $89,6267 from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund ...

Youngstown man gets 23 years for child abuse material case

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Staff report A 41-year-old Mahoning County man has been sentenced to prison for possessing more than 2,700 images and videos of children being sexually abused and using social media to receive and distribute the files. Christopher Helmick, of Youngstown, has been sentenced to 23 years and 3 ...

Mill Creek Park road closures announced for marathon

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Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run on Sunday. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles, cyclists and ...