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Ex-Navy sailor continues to serve fellow veterans

EDITOR’S NOTE: To suggest a veteran for this series, which runs weekly through Veterans Day, email Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or call her at 330-841-1737. BOARDMAN — For John Patrick “J.P.” Brown III, life has been a series of “right place, right time” ...

Grand jury indicts 18 on variety of felony charges

YOUNGSTOWN — The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on mostly low-level felony cases: ● Gerald Kay, 51, Ridge Road, Cortland, failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. ● Alex Cherney, no age provided, Cherry Blossom Drive, ...

Juneteenth events set in Valley

Several Juneteenth events are planned in Youngstown and Warren this week and over the weekend. Juneteenth (a combination of “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom. It arrived ...

Storms whip in damage in the Valley

WARREN — While most of Sunday was sunny with clear skies, by late afternoon skies turned dark and severe thunderstorms came through, leaving damage throughout the area. While most of the damage was downed trees and powerlines, a building also was damaged near downtown Warren. A section ...

Senior center in Girard to host luau

LUAU AT CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center on Trumbull Avenue will host a luau-themed luncheon noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Those attending can wear Hawaiian attire and bring a dish to share

Canfield school board seeking 5.9-mill levy

CANFIELD — After a recent lengthy discussion, the Canfield Board of Education decided to place a 5.9-mill, five-year levy on the November ballot. All five board members agreed that new funds are needed to keep Canfield from falling below the required financial line. The discussion started ...