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Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 6:16 p.m. Saturday to Yeager Drive, Madison Township for a domestic violence report. All parties involved separated for the night. — A deputy was dispatched to Buck Road, Knox Township for a medical call involving a person who fell and hit their head and was not responding. Upon arrival, the person was responding and transported to Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, Alliance, by Sebring EMS. — Smith Township police dispatch in Mahoning County called at 9:06 p.m. Friday regarding a call about a motorcycle on the property of ...

Trump returning to Mahoning County next week

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YOUNGSTOWN — With hotly contested races for governor and U.S. senator in Ohio, President Donald Trump will return Oct. 12 to Youngstown’s Covelli Centre to rally support for Republican candidates. Trump, a Republican, is supposed to speak at 6 p.m. with the event starting at 4:30 p.m. ...

Good election turnout expected in Mahoning

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With high-profile and competitive races for governor and U.S. senator on the ballot, the Mahoning County election director is predicting a good turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he expects turnout for the election in his county to be more than 55%. McCabe said: "People are talking about the races for governor and senator. People will be more motivated to vote this time than four years ago" when all of the statewide executive branch races and a U.S. Senate race were last on the ballot. McCabe said: "Both sides are motivated to come out. The ...

Columbiana council promotes police officer

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COLUMBIANA — The city promoted a police officer and filled a vacant seat on the zoning board of appeals in recent weeks. During its Sept. 15 meeting, city council approved hiring Bryan Granchie as sergeant for the Columbiana Police Department. Granchie first joined the force in October of 2014 and then took over as K-9 officer in February of 2018, a position he has held since that time. In June of 2024 he became a Drug Task Force Officer and is continuing to fill that role as well. Council also approved appointing Tyler Thaxton to the Auxiliary Police Department. As for the Board ...