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New system makes county documents more accessible

Local News July 25, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Recorder’s Office is working to make property records more accessible while expanding fraud protection. Recorder Richard Scarsella’s office has expanded its online records system to allow users to view actual recorded document images remotely through the Laredo Anywhere platform. “Giving the public direct online access to document images, not just our index, is a big step forward for our office,” Scarsella said. “The records we maintain are central to buying, selling and financing property in our community, and this update makes that ...

‘Stop the Violence’ march set Sunday in Youngstown

Local News July 25, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The United Pastors, Clergy and Community Leaders of Greater Youngstown Against the Violence will be hosting their first “Stop the Violence” March and Prayer Walk at 2 p.m. Sunday. Participants will gather at Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., at 1:30 p.m. and then begin the march and prayer walk at 2 p.m. They will be praying for peace for the city and against the violence that has infected its neighborhoods.

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Man gets long sentence for kidnapping, rape of escort — all caught on nanny cam

Local News July 25, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Maureen Sweeney sentenced Keontae Thomas, 27, to 36-to-41-years in prison Friday after he was convicted at trial of rape, kidnapping and aggravated robbery for meeting up with an escort in Youngstown in 2022, holding a gun to her head ...

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Magazine features Trumbull’s planning commission

Local News July 25, 2026

Staff report WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission has been featured in the June edition of “Business in Focus,” an international business publication. Nick Coggins, director of economic development for the planning commission, said the multipage feature, titled “Steel Roots, New Horizons,” showcases the county’s economic transformation, industrial heritage and continued commitment to business growth and community development. Coggins said the article highlights the collaborative work of the planning commission and its many partners to attract investment, ...