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Vienna’s zoning inspector to review fiber rules

VIENNA — Communities across Trumbull County have encountered problems with fiber optics companies installing lines beneath their streets, and trustees are hoping to put in safeguards to reduce the chance of experiencing the same thing. Trustees approved requesting that Zoning Inspector Mark Posey prepare the verbiage and rules for fiber optic permits in the township’s right-of-ways. The verbiage will entail the permit’s cost, the company’s bonding and permit timing, as well as proof of insurance. Trustee Phil Pegg, who noted Howland Township charges $50 per permit and a ...

Chalker, Norton, Viets families reunite for 147th family gathering

LEAVITTSBURG — Deborah Vickers Wallace, who is a registered nurse in Kansas City, said she did not mind taking the 14-hour drive from that state to spend this week with family who gathered in Leavittsburg for the 147th annual Chalker, Norton, Viets family reunion. Wallace said it was her ...

New road closures in effect for Interstate 76/80

Staff report The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced new road adjustments related to the Interstate 76/80 pavement rehabilitation in Austintown and Jackson townships. •The ramp from Interstate 80 west to state Route11 south is now open. •I-80 westbound between Salt Springs Road and state Route 46 will be reduced to one lane through mid-August. •The ramp from I-80 west to Route 46 will be closed through mid-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. ODOT also is reminding motorists ...

Warren residents awoken by shots fired through home

Warren residents awoken by shots fired through home WARREN — No suspects were identified as Warren residents reported being woken up by gunshots. According to a report, Warren police were called to a Maple Street SW residence and found four areas of the home struck with gunfire, including two bullets in the home’s east side that ripped through the living room area, and another that struck the front of the house and went through an upper bedroom. The fourth bullet hit the building’s west side and ripped through the siding, the report states. Officers searching the home’s ...

Trumbull County courts: Marriage licenses

Marriage licenses granted July 27-31 in Trumbull County: Abigail L. Meardith, 23, Cortland, and Zachary T. Taylor, 27, Cortland Avrey G. Steiner, 26, Fowler, and Branden J. Comia, 26, Orland Park, Illinois Jeffrey A. Mendenhall Jr., 44, Cortland, and Danielle R. Miller, 39, Cortland Christian R. Conzett, 40, Hubbard, and Ashley R. Crissman, 34, Hubbard Randolph C. Cutshall, 45, Cortland, and Tabitha U. Lifa, 35, Cortland Eugena Washington, 58, Warren, and William E. Elam, 50, Warren Tyler J. Blair, 19, Kinsman, and Jesslyn K. Bauman, 19, McDonald Marissa J. Rowland, 29, Warren, ...

Liberty death probe continues

LIBERTY — A death under investigation by the Trumbull County Coroner’s Office and the police department continues to be under investigation, but more details were released Friday. According to a news release, officers responded to Churchill Park around 12:45 p.m. Thursday after reports of an unresponsive man, and upon arrival, found a dead man with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Based on the preliminary investigation, no foul play is suspected and there isn’t any threat to the community, but detectives continue to investigate the incident’s circumstances, ...