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Grand jury hands up indictments

Staff report WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury last week issued indictments. The following cases will have arraignments with the case-assigned judge during their weekly criminal day in the next two weeks: • Michelle Suiter, 45, state Route 305, Burghill, theft of drugs, two counts of illegal processing of drug documents, practicing medicine without a license and patient abuse. • Curtis Williams, 21, Douglas Street NW, Warren, grand theft of motor vehicle, carrying concealed weapons and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle. • Candy L. Skeins, 54, North ...

Girard neighborhood gathers for Labor Day celebration

GIRARD — For the past six years, residents off West Prospect Street near the former Hartzell Park come together for an annual neighborhood block party. The event took place Sunday and brought current and past neighborhood members together for a day of celebration. Andrea Daniels, an ...

Canfield Fair gallops to its conclusion with horse show

CANFIELD — It seemed that no matter where Jayleigh Gillespie went, blue either followed or surrounded her — blue skies, a blue pair of pants and an even deeper blue top. And you might wish to add a blue ribbon. “She is fantastic and her instinct is fantastic,” Jenna Asebedo of ...

Planning commission recognizes wellness agency director

Staff report WARREN —The Trumbull County Planning Commission has recognized the Rev. John Michael L. Oliver, executive director of the African American Male Wellness Agency–Mahoning Valley as the recipient of its “Something Good Initiative,” honoring his outstanding leadership, ...

Ohio SNAP ban on sugary drinks delayed

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder announced last week that the agency is delaying implementation of a ban that limits the purchase of certain sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Ohio. The ban, originally slated to begin Oct. 1, is being put on hold at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration. Earlier this year, FNA approved a waiver allowing Ohio to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain beverages. Such beverages include fountain drinks and carbonated ...

Fourth annual Halloween Loop comes to Valley

Spanning the Need has announced the fourth consecutive year of bringing an unforgettable Halloween experience to families and communities across the Mahoning Valley. This spooktacular collaboration invites residents to celebrate the season by exploring neighborhoods filled with festive, creative and creepy decorations — all while strengthening community spirit and connection. In 2025, nearly 400 locations participated in the Halloween Loop. The response proved just how much the community embraces this unique seasonal event — and this year promises to be even bigger and ...