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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letters have been fully tested, the FBI said in a court filing made public Tuesday. Robin Martin is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications. Martin was expected to make his initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City. Online records do not list an attorney to comment on his ...

New Packard foot bridge connects two Warren parks

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WARREN — Gary Angstadt said taking his dog Tanner for walks on Bullhead Riverwalk Trail off Tod Avenue NW just got a lot nicer now that the Packard Park Pedestrian Bridge over the Mahoning River has been reopened. The former bridge closed in 2017 after an inspection by the engineering ...

On the record: Girard City Council

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WHAT: Girard City council meeting Oct. 26 PRESENT: Reynald Paolone, John Moliterno, Keith Schubert, James Clark, Lily Martuccio, Tod Latell, Wes Steiner and Mayor Mark Zuppo ABSENT: Thomas Grumley Council: * Passed a motion to use opioid settlement funds for a new narcotics safety and testing area for the police department. * Passed a motion for renewal of the senior tax levy on the May 2027 primary ballot for funding the Girard Multi-Generational Center. * Heard from police Chief John Freeman the department is seeking grant funds for body cameras, training for officers and new ...

Community Foundation awards nearly $753K in grants

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The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded $752,904 in its third grant cycle of the year to support nonprofits meeting the needs of local residents. With support from fund holders and the foundation’s discretionary funds, $272,590 was awarded through the CFMV General Grant. Meanwhile, three of CFMV’s supporting foundations accounted for more than half of funds disbursed this grant cycle: the Western Reserve Health Foundation awarded $167,500; the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awarded $162,500; and the William Swanston Charitable Fund awarded $125,000. In ...

988 suicide lifeline in Ohio hits 1 million contacts

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Ohio’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has responded to more than 1 million calls, text messages and online chats since launching in July 2022, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday. The recent achievement highlights the importance of accessible, 24/7 crisis support for Ohioans and ...