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Good Trouble Trumbull sets ‘froggy’ rally Saturday

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Staff report WARREN — Good Trouble Trumbull will host a local Million Frog March: A Joyful Rally 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Courthouse Square in Warren. The rally joins a nationwide and international day of action in solidarity with the Million Frog March at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Organizers describe the rally as an “unfroggetable morning of serious activism with a joyful spirit,” bringing together community members to support democracy, the environment and civic engagement. Frogs have become powerful symbols of peaceful community action and environmental ...

Plan proposed to acquire more sheriff cruisers

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WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are considering establishing an annual program allowing the sheriff’s office to purchase at least four patrol cars per year to replenish its aging vehicle force. Under the proposed program, the county will be able to purchase a minimum of four vehicles per year or one vehicle per quarter. Sheriff Michael Wilson cited a critical need to obtain new vehicles because some in the fleet have more than 200,000 miles on them. “We have 12 vehicles with more than 150,000 miles, 10 with more than 200,000, with five of those getting close to having ...

Warren baby tests positive for fentanyl OD

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WARREN — A 10-month-old baby who tested positive for fentanyl became unresponsive and was in critical condition Sunday at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Police were called to a home in the 4400 block of Berkshire Drive Southeast off of North Road at 11 a.m. for the cardiac arrest of the child. When a Warren officer arrived, he saw that the child, who was in the arms of a woman, was not breathing. The woman said she “could not advise what caused the child to stop breathing, but stated he was eating just prior,” the report states. The officer cleared the child’s airway, but did ...

Cemetery Walk kicks off season

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ONE-HOUR TOUR: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will offer a cemetery walk at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Niles Union Cemetery, highlighting the stories of several people from Niles. Participants should meet at the cemetery chapel near the Niles Cortland Road entrance. The one-hour tour is free. Those attending should wear comfortable shoes and clothing. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. WALKING TOUR: The McKinley Memorial Library will offer a guided walking tour titled “Rooted in History: Stories of the McKinley Memorial Trees” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ...

Valley students, public get hands-on training at Skilled Trades Expo

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CANFIELD -- The Mahoning Valley Construction Coalition hosted the seventh annual Mahoning Valley Skills Trade Expo on Tuesday at the Michael Kusalaba Event Center at Canfield Fairgrounds. The expo, which traditionally has focused on students, expanded this year to welcome all members of the ...

Liberty hotel burglary reported; Youngstown man faces charges

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LIBERTY — A Youngstown man accused of stealing cash from a local hotel is set to return to court today. Keyshawn Blalock, 27, made initial appearances on felony charges of burglary and receiving stolen property before Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffery Adler on Tuesday. According to a police report, officers were called to the Days Inn on East Liberty Street Thursday for reports of a man in a black hoodie, black pants, black mask and white shoes who jumped over the counter and stole cash from the register. Dispatchers reported the suspect dropped the money and fled toward ...