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Steward hosts job fairs for Northside employees

About 40 employers were represented at the Northside job fair.

Clauida Hoerig says she’s sick but won’t let trial be moved back

Hoerig told the judge she is having problems with dizziness.

Judge in Sebring lead-notification case to bar ‘mistake’ defense

The judge in the James Bates lead-notification case has ruled that jurors will not be instructed that the former Sebring water department operator can be found not guilty because his failure to notify Sebring water customers of high lead levels was a “mistake of fact.”

Neighbor’s report results in grandpa’s domestic violence arrest

Township police were sent to Argyle Avenue after a neighbor accused a grandfather of abusing his grandson in the front yard.

Trial begins in West Side stabbing death

The husband told jurors about finding wife.

Woman seeks compensation from county after basement flooded with sewage

Clogged pipes in the county’s system caused the damage, she said.

Judge denies county’s attempt to dismiss claims in Desmond lawsuit

Martin Desmond’s 22-count civil will proceed as filed.

METRO DIGEST || Recognizing ODOT

Recognizing ODOT YOUNGSTOWN Liberty will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. today at

West Side man found guilty of dealing heroin, fentanyl

Corey Floyd could face up to eight years in prison

Liberty welcomes new patrolman

Patrolman Christopher Walla of Poland was sworn in by Girard Municipal Judge Jeff Adler at the township administration building Thursday afternoon.

Struthers food pantry addresses needs of school community

Dakota Kuhley, back, and Elijah Dixon straighten boxes on the shelves of the Struthers Middle School’s food pantry. The pantry provides food for students whose families are in need.

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, food

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 9:15 a.m., special meeting, superintendent’s office,

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:

MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Cornelius Booth, must enter and successfully complete

Grant awards

Grant awards YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced $545,114 in federal grant awards to the

Jury awards former female firefighter $3M

Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal jury has awarded $3.35 million to a female ex-firefighter in

China, US raise tariffs on billions of dollars of goods

Associated Press BEIJING The United States and China went ahead with tariff hikes on billions of

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nicolette Hassey and Ryan Booher, Struthers, girl, Aug.

Voters to decide on reducing drug-crime penalties

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will vote in November on whether to reduce penalties for