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ATM stolen from Johnston store

Local News July 16, 2026

JOHNSTON — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an ATM from Quinn’s Mini Mart early Tuesday. A spokeswoman at the store said the ATM was the only item taken, but there was some vandalism and damage inside the store and to the glass of the front door caused by someone who smashed in the door to get inside to steal the ATM. The spokeswoman said the damage has been repaired and the store is open. This is the third incident this summer after an ATM was taken from the main lobby of Burlew’s Fresh Market in Hubbard this past weekend. An ATM was ...

Fair week is in full swing

Community News July 16, 2026

It’s Trumbull County Fair week! Hopefully, you have already made it to the fair, but if not, there is still time. This year marks the 180th fair, and fair week has always made me nostalgic. Growing up, I showed rabbits and later pigs, and I spent much of the week working with the Junior Fair Board. Fair week was easily one of my favorite times of the year, even though I rarely made it down to the midway. Each summer, my mom packed our motorhome with food, extra clothes, towels and just about anything else she thought we might need. Then we moved ourselves to the Trumbull County ...

Weathersfield plans for National Night Out

Local News July 16, 2026

WEATHERSFIELD — A National Night Out is coming Aug. 4 after township officials approved a community event designed to help residents get to know their local police officers and firefighters. The event will be hosted by the Weathersfield Community Connection Partners, 6 to 8 p.m. at the township park off state Route 46. Township trustees said they recognize the importance of fostering positive relationships between residents and public safety personnel through community engagement and educational activities. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign ...

McDonald dedicates day to safety

Community News July 16, 2026

McDONALD SAFETY DAY: The McDonald Village Safety Day will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Park. The event is sponsored by the McDonald Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 194. Children will be able to see police and fire vehicles. Free ice cream will be available from the Village Creamery. HALL OF FAME: The Mathews Local School District’s Hall of Fame will be 5 p.m. Aug. 15 at Enzo’s Banquet Center where members of the Class of 2026 will be inducted. Reservations for the event are due by July 24 by calling Mike Miller at 330-647-3735 or Terry Woodyard at 330-638-5995. HOW TO ...

Operations at Schwebel's to end, according to court filing

Business July 15, 2026

The Schwebel Baking Company’s efforts to find a new buyer have failed, and the company will halt operations. The news came out of an hourlong telephone status conference this morning with U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz in U.S. District Court, Youngstown. “Extensive discussion occurred,” according to minutes of the proceeding released by the court. “Notably, Defendant’s discussions with a potential buyer have come to a close, and the company is proceeding with a wind-down of its operations. “In addition, a secured creditor of Defendant just filed a lawsuit seeking to ...