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Hubbard dispensary closer to recreational pot sales

HUBBARD — The future looks brighter for the city’s lone dispensary after voters passed lifting a ban on adult-use recreational cannabis. Dustin Crites, A Cut Above Dispensary’s general manager, explained that while things are still tight, there’s now an impending sense of hope. ...

Trial date set in assault, firearm case

WARREN — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Bazetta man who faces multiple charges in a superseding indictment. Brett Budd, 41, of McCleary Jacoby Road, has been charged in connection with a Feb. 26 confrontation that escalated into violence, according to court records and witness ...

Businessman says he’s ready to be mayor

YOUNGSTOWN — Derrick McDowell has never run for political office before, but says he’s ready to be Youngstown’s next mayor. McDowell, founder of the Youngstown Flea, said he’s going to run next year for mayor as an independent because, “I have been aware of the very persistent and ...

Eastwood Mall ‘Delivering Cheer’ to start season

NILES — The Eastwood Mall is launching its “Delivering Cheer” holiday campaign Saturday with a family-oriented event noon to 3 p.m. that includes the arrival of Santa Claus. Other activities include the start of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, a performance of “The ...

Warren man pleads in Family Dollar assault case

WARREN — A Warren man pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and failure to comply Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. Kyson D. Fambro, 24, admitted to a June 20, 2023, incident at a Family Dollar on West Market Street, where he reportedly punched a woman and stole her ...

Girard man pleads in kidnapping attempt case

WARREN — A Girard man Wednesday pleaded guilty to charges of attempted kidnapping, tampering with evidence, strangulation and disrupting public services in connection with a March 16 assault. Robert L. Trammell, 38, was accused of grabbing a woman, 29, by the throat, forcing her into a ...