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Oct. 31 This Week in History: Teen was accused of murder

120 Years Ago, 1906 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Killed jealous rival. Sensational shooting. The principals in awful tragedy little more than children. Chas. M. Ludwick shot through the heart last night by Elton F. Ackerman. Both sides were suitors for the hand of Miss Theresa O’Connell who was a witness to the shocking affair.” “Fearful that his jealous rival had a revolver and sought his life, Elton F. Ackerman, a 15-year-old boy, shot and instantly killed Charles M. Ludwick at the front door of Thomas J. Lawlor’s residence, 232 West ...

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Trumbull County ESC recognized by state

Warren - The Trumbull County Educational Service Center has once again be recognized as a High-Performing Educational Service Center by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The designation highlights the continued value ESCs provide to local school districts through shared services, professional support and cost-effective programming, according to a news release from the RSC. “We are extremely proud to once again receive the High-Performing ESC designation,” said Robert Marino, Superintendent of the Trumbull County Educational Service Center. “This recognition is a ...

Regional chamber president offers perspective on data centers

HOWLAND - The focus of Wednesday's Trumbull County Council of Governments meeting was on data centers, as Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber President and CEO Guy Coviello touted their importance and the value of responsible development. Coviello acknowledged that not all data centers are ...

Warren man faces prison time for sixth OVI offense

WARREN — Ryan S. Morris, 42, Federal Street NW pleaded guilty to a third degree felony, repeat-offender OVI Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court and will be sentenced later. He faces a mandatory prison term. It was his sixth OVI offense. The case involves a Jan. 2, 2026, traffic stop by the Ohio State Highway Patrol when Morris failed a field sobriety test and refused to complete a breathalyzer test, prosecutors stated. Trumbull County Assistant Prosecutor Mike Burnett told Judge Sean O’Brien that when the trooper pulled Morris over, he noticed that Morris had slurred ...

Trumbull grand jury releases long list of indictments

A Trumbull County grand jury indicted the following people this week: • Christopher Graham, 32, Buckeye Street NW, Warren, aggravated possession of drugs. • Taleer A. Hall, 33, Union Street SW, Warren, having weapons while under disability, carrying concealed weapons. • Donovan Norman, 21, Wheeling, W.Va., two counts felonious assault, failure to comply with order/signal of police officer, tampering with evidence, having weapons while under disability, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. • Kagan J. Myers, 20, ...