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D & L owner Ben Lupo is facing federal criminal charges for ordering chemically-laced oilfield waste dumped down a storm sewer that led into the Mahoning River and was acting on behalf of another company he owned when he ordered the dump.
Some residents at a town hall meeting Wednesday felt the choice of Clement Vallandigham for the statue might send the wrong message about what Lisbon stands for.
The Ohio EPA held an informational meeting Wednesday evening about an air pollution permit it plans to issue soon to Pennant Midstream for its proposed gas processing plant in Springfield Township.
Gina Grata, 45, and Kelly Vocaire, 41, both of Hermitage, have been charged with theft and two counts of conspiracy for allegedly stealing more than $35,000 from the Hermitage Parent Teacher Organization.
The Lordstown police chief caught a burglary suspect red-handed as he was leaving a house on Palmyra Road with a flat-screen TV.
Update // The Ohio Senate passed the measure on 27-6 vote, less than a year after blocking passage of a similar bill.
Update // The U.S. Secret Service has joined local police in searching for two men who allegedly spent a couple days in the area last week leaving behind thousands of dollars of counterfeit cash.
The Golden Apple awards are given to teachers in the Youngstown Diocese that go above and beyond to assist in the spiritual and educational development of their students.
Update // Youngstown police have murder suspect Willie Wilks Jr., 41, in custody.
Here is a roundup of Memorial Day events happening this weekend and Monday around the area.
Austintown Fitch girls advance to the Division I Regional semifinals for the first time since 2005 after a 5-2 victory over Aurora on Wednesday.
The wounded eagle was found by people riding all-terrain vehicles on May 10 in northern Cambria County, and the bird died before it could be treated for a single wound from a small-caliber gun.
To celebrate the grand opening of the Wynwood Cigar Lounge on Friday, the Havana House in Niles will hold an art auction, with proceeds benefiting the Purple Cat.
The fifth-seeded Penguins will now plan an elimination game at 7 p.m. on Thursday against either Valparaiso or UIC.
The Irish have now won a District Title in six of the last eight years.
Democrats in the Ohio Senate suggested Wednesday that budget writers take millions of dollars from a proposed income tax cut for higher wage earners and direct it to schools instead.
The Bulldogs advance to face Canfield in the District Finals on Thursday.
The Blue Devils advance to face Springfield in in the Division IV District Finals.
The Tigers advance to face McDonald in the District Finals on Thursday.
The Cardinals advance to face Poland in the District Finals on Thursday.