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General Assembly doesn’t change the system providing state oversight of Youngstown schools

It approved a moratorium through October 2020 stopping the state from taking over other districts


youngstown Men plead guilty to rape charges

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two men set for trial this week on charges of rape of a 17-year-old girl


Man arrested while warrant served

Could face additional charges after devices are examined


Marc Dann speed camera case against Girard moves forward

Trumbull County judge certifies class-action lawsuit against Girard


Suit filed in wheelchair fall that left girl injured

A Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities wheelchair-using student was pushed from the back of a bus to the ground, a civil suit claims


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New schools CEO meets with teachers, students, community

Incoming Youngstown schools CEO Justin Jennings talks with East High School sophomore Hezekiah Walker during a meet-and-greet Wednesday at the school. An estimated 300 attended to meet Jennings, who will take over Aug. 1.


Police investigate break-ins, vandalism

Police investigate break-ins, vandalism BOARDMAN Police are investigating a spate of car


Former public defender employee termination rescinded, then she resigns

Former public defender employee termination rescinded, then she resigns


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tyler and Britnie Baker, Summitville, girl, July 16.


Overdose deaths appear to be falling

Overdose deaths appear to be falling NEW YORK U.S. overdose deaths last year likely fell for the


Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery

Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery


Trumbull commissioners increase hourly rate for defense attorneys

Trumbull commissioners increase hourly rate for defense attorneys


‘El Chapo’ sentenced to life in prison

Associated Press NEW YORK Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was


‘Be Ready To Learn’

Justin Jennings will assume leadership of the district Aug. 1.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships