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Boardman seeks to make township more walkable

Only 25 percent of the township’s roads have sidewalks.


Convicted man loses appeal on search of his car

A man serving a prison term on charges of trafficking in heroin and trafficking in fentanyl lost an appeal Wednesday on the search that landed him in prison.


Women sentenced in bracelet brawl

Both received 18 months in prison.


Assault charge related to Niles court scuffle sent to grand jury

One week after two Warren brothers were arrested after being accused of assaulting a Weathersfield police officer during a scuffle involving two officers at Niles Municipal Court, one brother was back in court Wednesday.


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Community rallies as Girard team heads to state

Jacob Shaffer pulls a hoodie off the print machine at Knightline Embroidery. More than 700 shirts and hoodies have already been sold ahead of Saturday’s Division IV state championship game.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Samantha Hill and Jeremy Mascher, East Palestine, boy,


Parking ban for parade, tree lighting

Parking ban for parade, tree lighting YOUNGSTOWN During the annual Youngstown Holiday Parade and


Trumbull set to proceed with second big sewer plant upgrade

Trumbull set to proceed with second big sewer plant upgrade


Second man pleads not guilty in slayings

Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio The second of four family members charged with killing eight


METRO DIGEST || 9-vehicle crash

9-vehicle crash SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. Several people were injured and a portion of U.S. Route 422


BUSINESS digest

Nominations for MVYP 25 Under 35 YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals


Clash spotlights use of force at border

Associated Press EL PASO, Texas U.S. Border Patrol agents near Tijuana, Mexico, faced a choice


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


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Warren woman wins Valley Soup event to make comfort blankets

Allison Smith, left, of Shepherd of All God’s Children in Warren, celebrates after her Fleece Time project won the Valley Soup micro-funding event Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church in Warren.


State lifts corrective action plan for Youngstown schools

Distress commission questions some district expenses including sports