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Charges dropped in Boardman forgery case at BMV office

BOARDMAN — Charges have been dropped against a man accused of forgery at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, but he now faces deportation from the country. A news release issued Tuesday from the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office states that Prosecutor Lynn Maro has dropped the charges ...

Hubbard road projects updated

HUBBARD — City council on Tuesday was given a time line of when to expect several road projects to begin. Councilman Jerome Crowe, D-at Large, who oversees the city’s streets and sidewalks, explained to residents and council members during his report that the street committee ...

Columbus man arrested on theft charge in Liberty

LIBERTY — A Columbus man was released on bond Tuesday after being arrested by Liberty police Monday. Louis Hicks, 54, was charged with theft, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to the Liberty Plaza Walmart in ...

Possible shooting reported on South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Two reports from locations near each other on West Ravenwood Avenue on the South Side Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning indicated a possible shooting and an attempted burglary. The shooting report was from 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 600 block that involved a “report of ...

Fitch touts recent successes

AUSTINTOWN — School officials welcomed incoming freshmen for orientation Wednesday, and Superintendent Tim Kelty wants those students and the community to know they’re part of something special. “It’s an exciting time to show our families and students coming in what Fitch is all ...

Poland councilman steps down

POLAND — Poland Councilman Michael Zembower announced at Tuesday’s meeting he was resigning at the end of February. “I am moving to the township and can no longer serve on council,” Zembower said. “It doesn’t mean I’ll quit serving the Poland community.” He asked his fellow ...