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Newton Falls to seek funds for its community center

NEWTON FALLS — New Village Manager Jeremy Shaffer has been meeting with village department heads on various projects, but one that he will focus on is fixing up the community center at the park, Shaffer told village council he has been in contact with Congressman David Joyce’s office to see what federal funding may be available for the work. He said he also has been in contact with Connie Talcott to terminate Heritage Accord’s lease for the building. Shaffer said the village will have control of the center, which he said needs remodeling and upgrade work. “I did a walk ...

Liberty hotel burglary reported; Youngstown man faces charges

LIBERTY — A Youngstown man accused of stealing cash from a local hotel is set to return to court today. Keyshawn Blalock, 27, made initial appearances on felony charges of burglary and receiving stolen property before Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffery Adler on Tuesday. According to a police report, officers were called to the Days Inn on East Liberty Street Thursday for reports of a man in a black hoodie, black pants, black mask and white shoes who jumped over the counter and stole cash from the register. Dispatchers reported the suspect dropped the money and fled toward ...

City council to consider giving preference to local bidders

WARREN — Warren City Council will introduce and possibly approve legislation at Wednesday’s Warren City Council meeting that would give a preference to local bidders in the award of contracts with the city. Council’s caucus session begins at 4:15 p.m. followed by the full council ...

Road funding vote targets industrial park

The disbursement of $1.3 million for road improvements adjacent to a newly opened Warren industrial park will be voted on Sept. 29. The Ohio Department of Development sent the Roadwork Development Grant request Thursday to the Ohio Controlling Board. If approved, the funds will be used to reconstruct and widen sections of Nevada Avenue SW and Victoria Street SW. The corners of Nevada Avenue SW at the Victoria Street SW and West Market Street intersections also will be widened, according to state paperwork. “As a result of the project and state assistance provided, traffic flow and ...

Owner of troubled convenience store drops objections to liquor permit loss

WARREN — The owner of the Convenient Food Mart on Elm Road has withdrawn his objection to the removal of the store’s liquor license. Warren officials sought removal of the license after a fatal Aug. 3, 2025, shooting at the store and other issues. Attorney Thomas Nader of Warren filed a notice with the Ohio Liquor Control Commission in Columbus Sept. 14 asking for the appeal to be withdrawn. He filed the notice on behalf of Ammar Fawzi Inc., its president Mark Shafar and the business at 1409 Elm Road NE. Earlier this year, the company appealed the loss of its liquor ...

McDonald chiefs express need for safety forces levy

McDONALD — The police and fire chiefs of McDonald expressed the need for passage of a 4.5-mill safety forces levy on the November ballot. The chiefs also noted if a business locates at the former McDonald Steel property, it will mean additional taxes for the village, which will help the safety forces. Village council has placed a 4.5-mill, five-year levy on the ballot to generate $310,000 for funding police, fire and emergency medical service. The levy will cover costs for day-to-day operations of each department, equipment and wages. Police Chief Ryan Ronghi told residents at a ...