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Something for everyone at annual Fall Festival
CANFIELD Whether creating something melodramatic, macabre or mischievous, Ron Roberts is neither shy about nor technical when explaining the secret behind his sharp creativity. “Patience, practice and tools,” the Salem man said to a youngster who inquired about how he had come up with precise and detailed ridges, grooves and curves that added a thick layer of realism to faces he carved in several pumpkins. Roberts’ talents were among the attractions that drew the interest of many people who attended the yearly Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday afternoon at White House Fruit Farm, 9249 Youngstown-Salem Road (U.S. Route 62).
Growing a beard led Bill Grischow to grow a business
STRUTHERS When Bill Grischow started growing out his beard last summer, he invested in some products to keep his facial hair looking nice. He tried different types of balms and oils, but was dissatisfied with all of them. Some were too oily; others weren’t oily enough.
Former MS Consultant official at heart of corruption probe
YOUNGSTOWN A former employee at MS Consultants Inc. allegedly provided payments and benefits to ex-Youngstown Finance Director David Bozanich for at least 10 years during which the city awarded the company multiple projects worth millions of dollars.
Youngstown voters will consider three charter amendments on the ballot
Proposals to be considered include an anti-fracking initiative and eliminating term limits for city council and for council president
Poland Foundation to honor three community members at banquet
Poland Foundation to honor an alumnus, teacher and administrator at this year’s banquet.
Appreciation service
Appreciation service youngstown Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., will
Sex-crimes arrest
Sex-crimes arrest YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Marshals on Friday arrested a city man indicted Thursday on
Safety group wants Hyundai and Kia to recall 2.9M vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT A nonprofit auto-safety group is demanding that Hyundai and Kia recall
Academic emergency
Academic emergency Time line In 2011, the state places Youngstown in academic emergency. The
Niles man who faced a murder charge in the February 2017 death of his infant daughter pleaded guilty to a lesser charge
Matthew Wilson, 33, of Niles, accepted a plea agreement to one amended first-degree felony count of involuntary manslaughter
Mahoning probate judge faces Supreme Court reprimand
Judge Robert N. Rusu presided over more than 185 cases in which he had previously served as an attorney.