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Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks help in finding man

YOUNGSTOWN — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information that leads to the capture of fugitive Timothy Davis, 22. Davis is wanted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Marshals Service for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute drugs. Davis is described as a black man about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. Davis has been known to frequent the Youngstown, Akron, Cleveland and Wheeling, W.Va. areas. Anyone with information regarding Davis is asked to call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task ...

Communities set night out events

National Night Out is marked on the first Tuesday in August. The event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances, according to the National Night Out website. Local communities hosting events, which include seeing police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles, music, games and food are: • Liberty — 6:30 to 9 p.m. at high school and W.S. Guy School grounds off Shady Road in conjunction with the rescheduled ...

Trumbull elections board participating in poll worker recruitment

WARREN — The Trumbull County Board of Elections will join the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in recognizing Aug. 11 as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and is seeking county residents to assist with in-person voting. Stephanie Penrose, the board’s director, said: “This National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, we encourage you to make a difference in our community by signing up to be a poll worker. We are asking for your help. Signing up to be a poll worker gives you an opportunity not only to see how elections are run, but to join your friends, neighbors and coworkers to ...

Fundraiser flies high

HOWLAND — The Ernie Hall Aviation Museum opened its doors Sunday for the public to see the local history of airplanes while raising funds for local organizations such as the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project in Warren. Airplanes and antique vehicles were displayed on the SLOAS Airfield ...

Two acquitted in murder of Warren man in Cleveland

Two men charged in the death of Juvar King Sr. of Warren were acquitted Friday of the most serious charges in his murder, but were found guilty on lesser charges of arson and tampering with evidence. Proceedings wrapped up Friday after a weeklong trial in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Nathaniel Crockett, 29, of Cleveland, and John L. Armstrong, 51, of Warren, were found guilty of arson and tampering with evidence. They were found not guilty on all other charges, including multiple murder and felonious assault charges, as well as kidnapping and offenses against a human ...

Liberty veteran dreamed of being a pilot

LIBERTY — Joining the military gave John D. “JD” Williams the opportunity to see the world and serve his country, all while doing the very thing he set out to do. Since he was a young boy, Williams, 64, said he knew he wanted to be a pilot. Once he conquered that, he said his suitcase ...