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Man changes from victim to defendant in June shooting

WARREN — A man initially thought to be the victim in a June 16 shooting at Parkman Road and Northfield Avenue NW was arraigned Tuesday on two counts of felonious assault and one count of discharging a firearm into a habitation. Kasey N. Morgan, 21, of Linda Drive NW, was arraigned on two counts of felonious assault and one count of discharging a firearm into a habitation, all second-degree felonies. The charges were filed June 29, according to Warren Municipal Court records. Morgan returns for his next hearing Thursday. Morgan was booked into the Trumbull County jail Sept. 2 and ...

Friend raising funds for woman killed in motorcycle-horse accident

A friend of a Cortland woman who was killed while riding her motorcycle last week on state Route 46 in Bazetta is asking for financial help for the Cortland woman’s family. Heather M. Robinson, 42, died Friday morning when her motorcycle collided with a horse near Cadwallader Sonk Road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating, but stated that she was traveling south when two horses entered the road. Robinson struck one of the horses, causing her motorcycle to travel off the right side of the road and hit a ditch. She died at the scene. Robinson was wearing a helmet at the ...

Agenda

• WARREN BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the city law department offices. • WARREN COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:30 p.m. today in the caucus room at the municipal justice building. • CORTLAND CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. today at the municipal building. • SOUTHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the township administration building, • TRUMBULL CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the board meeting room. • GIRARD BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. ...

Paper seeks nominations for Twenty Under 20

WARREN — The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its 14th annual Twenty Under 20 program. The newspaper will recognize 20 high-achieving individuals younger than 20 for their leadership skills through volunteerism, extracurricular activities and academic achievements. Nominees need to be a resident of Trumbull County, at least a freshman in high school and no older than 19 as of Dec. 1. Nomination forms can be acquired at local high school guidance offices or by contacting community events coordinator Sue Shafer at sshafer@tribtoday.com or 330-841-1696. Along with the form, ...

Public session planned for skilled trades expo

Public hours are returning to the seventh annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo this year, giving anyone curious about a hands-on career the chance to pick up a tool, meet the pros and explore what’s possible. The community may attend from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Michael Kusalaba Event Center, Building 36, Canfield Fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 9, off state Route 46. No registration is required, and admission and parking are free. More than a dozen building construction trades will be on display through hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations. Attendees can talk ...

Girard seeks new safety service director

GIRARD — City officials are in the process of finding a safety service director as Glenn Holmes — who has been serving in the position since last spring — has submitted his resignation. Mayor Mark Zuppo said Tuesday that Holmes will be leaving Oct. 1 for personal reasons. Zuppo said while the city is looking for a replacement, Zachary Teter, who serves as the city’s new engineer, will take on the duties of the service director. Also, fire Chief James Petruzzi and police Chief John Freeman will take on the duties of safety director with each chief overseeing the other ...