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Blood Drives

Blood Drives MONDAY The Artistry Hair Co., 10499 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, noon to 6 p.m.


Fun feel, plenty of camp in Salem’s ‘Toxic Avenger’

By Eric McCrea news@vindy.com Toxic waste is no laughing matter, unless an accident turns you


Ohio teen charged with breaking into school to cheat on test

Ohio teen charged with breaking into school to cheat on test SPRINGBORO A judge has ordered a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tara and Carl Fisher, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 26. Kayla


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Dreams of dam-less river becoming reality in Lowellville

After five years of planning and discussions, a cement dam in the Mahoning River near Lowellville’s Water Street will be removed.


Struthers man accused of torturing animals, choking stepfather indicted

The man is accused of crucifying rabbits and making lingerie from their pelts, impaling birds and killing his family's dog with a crossbow.


Mecca couple arraigned on animals cruelty charge

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office said it received a call from a neighbor Tuesday saying he has been periodically feeding and watering the dogs over the past few months at the home where Danielle M. Dean, 25, and Lance S. Martinez, 34, live because the couple has refused to do so.


Young mom, toddlers escape robbery in church parking lot

A city woman, 22, escaped from two males trying to rob her while she drove to church Thursday afternoon with her two small children for a Halloween party.


AFD Chief: Fire damage not a big surprise

Cardboard stored in building fueled blaze


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Youngstown cops say 3 homicides in two days tied to drugs

The killings are not related, police said.


Claudia Hoerig generating incident reports in Trumbull jail

Claudia Hoerig, 54, who will go on trial Jan. 14 in the 2007 shooting death of her husband, Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home, has generated lots of incident reports while housed in the Trumbull County jail.


Poland levy seeks to boost emergency medical services capacity

In April, two Poland residents suffered cardiac arrests when there were no ambulances available. “That was the primary catalyst for this levy,” said fire Chief Chip Comstock.


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Kravitz Deli makes changes but remembers its roots

Jack Kravitz, owner of Kravitz Deli in Liberty, center, Patty Rydawowicz of Inspired Catering, left, and Donia Foster, Jack’s sister, sit in the newly remodeled facility. The deli has been a fixture in the Valley for decades.


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Attorney general candidates tout their experience and qualifications

One is a two-term state auditor and the other is a former U.S. attorney


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD