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Suspect in Howland standoff identified

HOWLAND — The suspect in a standoff that concluded with the person committing suicide earlier this month has been identified. According to an email from the U.S. Marshals Northern District of Ohio office, the Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Robert P. Young, 52. The representative said that the agency’s violent fugitive task force received information that Young, who has been on the run since 2022, was hiding in a house in the 3900 block of Highlawn Avenue SW, Howland. He was noted to have an extensive violent criminal history and was wanted by the ...

ODOT announces new road adjustments for I-76/80

In addition to previously announced road closures for the Interstate 80/76 pavement rehabilitation project in Austintown and Jackson townships, I-80 westbound between Salt Springs Road and state Route 46 will be reduced to one lane through the end of the month. Also, the ramp from I-80 west to Route 46 will be closed through late August. The detour will be I-80 westbound to I-76 westbound to Bailey Road to I-76 eastbound to I-80 eastbound to Route 46.

Youngstown Foundation gives nearly $1M in grants

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Foundation has announced $986,000 in new grants, including a grant to Stambaugh Auditorium to support its roof replacement project. The historic venue, built in 1926, has experienced storm damage and ongoing wear and tear, creating an urgent need for a new roof to prevent potential damage to the building’s interior. “Stambaugh Auditorium is a monumental pillar in our community and requires preservation so it can continue to flourish for years to come,” said Lynnette Forde, president of the Youngstown Foundation. The project began in June of this ...

Trumbull Planning Commission presents recognition

WARREN — Michael J. Robinson, senior investigator/supervisor of the delinquent real estate tax and collection department in the Trumbull County Treasurer’s Office, has received the Trumbull County Planning Commission’s “Something Good Initiative.” Robinson was honored for more ...

Trumbull County courts: Marriage licenses

Marriage licenses granted Aug. 10-14 in Trumbull County: William J. Stephens, 64, Baker City, Oregon, and Mary E. Maras, 60, Girard Morgan H. Babcock, 27, Loch Lomond, California, and Danna M. Pino, 28, Loch Lomond, California Robert L. Melvin, 75, Kinsman, and Diana M. Lupyon, 74, Kinsman Tina M. Hatcher, 52, West Farmington, and James A. Sanders, 52, West Farmington Brittany N. Marquis, 41, Niles, and Jamie R. Dulka, 45, Niles Ronald O. Diggs, 65, Warren, and Crystal F. Johnson, 64, Columbus Tina M. Jones, 44, Youngstown, and John P. C. Sparger, 43, Youngstown Brooke E. ...

Sewer line break affects Girard Creek

GIRARD — The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office is advising residents of Girard that Girard Creek in Liberty Park has negatively been impacted by a line break on a nearby county sanitary sewer line. Officials said the situation is being addressed and the public is being advised to stay out of the creek until repairs on the sewer line are completed.