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Bomb squad called after possible explosive found during home demolition in Hermitage
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (144+ words) HERMITAGE - The Erie Bomb Squad has been called to a vacant home in Hermitage after a possible explosive was found during demolition. Hermitage Fire Chief Michael Wadlow tells 21 News that a demolition crew was tearing down a house on the…...
Suspect arrested in overnight homicide on Youngstown's south side
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (138+ words) YOUNGSTOWN " Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight on Youngstown's South Side. According to a Youngstown police detective, the shooting took place just before 2 a. m. Wednesday inside a home on East Dewey Avenue. One victim was shot and died…...
Ohio Supreme Court rules on 6, 000-acre solar project
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (335+ words) COLUMBUS " The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a mixed ruling regarding the construction of a massive solar farm in Madison County, sending the case back to state regulators to better evaluate how the project will look to the public....
911 emergency phone service restored in Mahoning County
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (153+ words) YOUNGSTOWN " Emergency 911 dispatch services are fully operational again throughout Mahoning County following an overnight outage that disrupted service to some local police departments. County authorities confirmed the system was completely restored as of 4: 30 a. m. Wednesday. The widespread communications issue began around…...
Youngstown sues development company over ITAM club demolition expenses
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (230+ words) YOUNGSTOWN - The City of Youngstown is suing development company Armadillo Development LLC over expenses related to the demolition of the former ITAM Social Hall on South Meridian Road. According to the lawsuit, the city is suing Armadillo Development for $30, 000 stemming…...
Ohio Attorney General sues Valley contractor for alleged incomplete work
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (268+ words) WARREN - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Mahoning Valley contractor for home improvement work that was allegedly left incomplete. Yost filed a lawsuit against Stanley Strickland Jr. and his business, SNT Roofing and Landscaping LLC in the Trumbull…...
Over a dozen animals seized from Warren residence Tuesday
22+ hour, 16+ min ago (225+ words) Humane agents with the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project's Humane Division were called to a residence on Union Street in Warren to assist with the seizure of over a dozen animals on Tuesday, May 26. Healthy Hearts and Paws Project founder…...
Ellsworth, Milton, Jackson Twps. considering fire department merge
23+ hour ago (543+ words) Smaller fire departments are facing existential threats, as growing costs and at times stagnant funding meet an increase in call volume. "It's not just a local problem and regional problem, it's a statewide problem that volunteer fire departments and even…...
Youngstown man sentenced to six to nine years following rape conviction
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (454+ words) On Tuesday, May 26, 37-year-old Chad Scofinsky was sentenced to six to nine years in prison following a guilty plea to one count of rape. After he completes his sentence, Scofinsky is required to register as a tier three sex offender,…...
Rescued dog from Warren in health crisis dies during surgery
1+ day, 30+ min ago (174+ words) Omar Provitt (L) Sebastian (R) A dog experiencing a health crisis has died during surgery, according to a Facebook post from Healthy Hearts and Paws Project shelter founder and president, Jason Cooke. Sebastian, the dog pictured above on the right, was reported…...