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Shooting near fair leads to 3 arrests

Local News September 8, 2026

CANFIELD — Three teenage boys from Warren were arrested following an incident near the Canfield Fairgrounds on Fairground Boulevard on Sunday night. The teens were detained after an extensive search by dozens of law enforcement officers, according to Canfield police Chief Chuck Colucci. A call about the shooting came in just before 11:30 p.m. after the fair closed. The search involved 15 Canfield officers, 20 Mahoning County sheriff deputies and several K-9 units, he said. Colucci said drones also were used to locate the juveniles. He said a gun was found in a backyard behind ...

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Horsing around with flair at the fair

Local News September 8, 2026

CANFIELD — It seemed that no matter where Jayleigh Gillespie went, blue either followed or surrounded her — blue skies, a blue pair of pants and an even deeper blue top. And you might wish to add a blue ribbon. “She is fantastic and her instinct is fantastic,” Jenna Asebedo of ...

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9/11 memorial events

Community News September 8, 2026

The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Sept. 11 • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. ...

Agenda

Community News September 7, 2026

• CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. • SEBRING BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the administration offices for approving the purchase of shared services. • YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the conference room, 20 W. Wood St. • MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the board room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. • CRAIG BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • ELLSWORTH ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 6 ...