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Boy, 11, rescued from locked dog cage during house fire

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police and Fire departments are investigating what they call an arson early Monday in which an 11-year-old boy was rescued from a dog cage in a first-floor bedroom. An unidentified person freed the boy from a locked dog cage while helping to rescue the boy and ...

Patrol stresses school bus safety ahead of new year

Staff report As a new school year approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to promote safety by sharing the road with school buses and following all traffic laws. The patrol is also reminding school districts of the importance of staying up to date on school bus inspections. “Every student in Ohio deserves a safe ride to and from school, and that safety is a responsibility all drivers share,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “As summer ends, and school buses get back out on the road, I encourage all drivers to stay alert, eliminate distractions and follow the posted ...

Authorities worry for teen girl’s safety

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Child Alert for Zeniah Diaz, 13, who is missing. Zeniah was last seen July 27 in Youngstown. She was last seen wearing pajama pants and a gray shirt. She is believed to be with her noncustodial father, ...

On the record: Fowler

Fowler WHAT: Township trustees meeting Monday PRESENT: Lynn Michalec, Jeff Davis and Todd Williams Trustees: • Approved a resolution placing a six-month moratorium on data centers after residents have raised concerns. • Discussed residential zoning concerns and nuisance properties in the township. • Heard from fire Chief Todd Metzendorf, who presented retiring firefighter/ emergency medical technician Paul Davis with a letter of appreciation for 36 years of service to the department. • Approved payment of $1,605 for emergency medical and fire assists from Cortland ...

Cross-country cyclists spend day with Fairhaven students

NILES — Cyclists raising awareness for special needs adults and children stopped over the weekend at Fairhaven School. Journey of Hope members have spent many years stopping in Niles for a friendship day while making their journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. While in Niles, ...

Man accused of sex act at Perkins Park

WARREN — A Southington man is set to reappear in court in two weeks, after he was accused of performing a sexual act on another man at Perkins Park. Kenneth Kopp, 53, pleaded not guilty to charges of indecent exposure and drug paraphernalia in front of Warren Municipal Court Judge Natasha Natale Monday morning. According to a police report, Warren officers were called to the park Friday for a reported sex offense, and dispatchers said two men were in the park when one of the men approached the caller and his wife and offered them money to watch the sex act. An officer was ...