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MENORAH DISPLAYED FOR HANUKAH: The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation has placed a 9-foot menorah on display in front of the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, for Hanukkah (or Chanukah), which is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights.” It is celebrated with ...

Valley venues to showcase Ohio’s movie connections

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Several area venues will host free screenings of films with Ohio ties in 2026 as part of Ohio Goes to the Movies. The film series showcases the state’s many connections to the industry, both in front of and behind the camera as well as a filming location, and it’s one of the signature ...

Canfield man indicted on 10 counts of pandering obscenities

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YOUNGSTOWN — Robert M. Zimmerman, of Palmyra Road in Canfield, was indicted last week on 10 counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and one count of possessing criminal tools. If convicted, Zimmerman, 42, could get more than 10 years in prison. The charges resulted ...

Experiments mix holidays and science

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YOUNGSTOWN — Holiday cheer met hands-on learning Saturday when Jason Lindsey — better known as “Mr. Science” — brought festive science fun to the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Nearly 50 children, ranging from preschoolers to middle school students, attended with ...

Trumbull magistrate Shelley Pratt seeks probate judgeship

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HUBBARD — Shelley Pratt, a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court magistrate, has announced her candidacy to become the next judge of the county’s probate court in the 2026 election. Current Probate Judge James Fredericka cannot run for reelection because of the state’s age limit ...

Another lawsuit filed against Norfolk Southern

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LISBON — Another lawsuit was filed Friday morning in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court against Norfolk Southern Railway over the East Palestine train derailment and chemical catastrophe. The case includes 30-plus plaintiffs made up of area residents and two businesses, while the list of ...