Oktoberfest weekend scenes | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] The Bockfest Boys closed the Oktoberfest 2021 celebration at the Best Western Plus on Saturday night. The group managed to fill the dance floor. At NUACS Pumpkinfest, families were able to choose their pumpkins. Lori Mathiowetz and her daughters Eve and Penny choose a cart full of gourds. The 2021 Pumpkin Smash Demonstration Derby … Read more

Barbara A. Rhodes 1948-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] SALEM – Barbara A. Rhodes, 73, died at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Barbara was born June 5, 1948 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley Bancroft Wehr. Barbara graduated from Canfield High School in 1966. After retiring in 2013 from … Read more

Breast Cancer Survivors Raise Money, Hope | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Staff Photo / Bob Coupland Breast cancer survivors gathered at Boardman Township Park on Sunday for a fundraiser hosted by the Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation. From left to right: Joyce Kohler from Poland, a five-year cancer survivor; Carla White of Austintown, a five-year survivor; Liz Mackey of Liberty, a 21-year-old survivor; and Anna … Read more

Earnest Searcy 1944-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] YOUNGSTOWN – Mr. Earnest Searcy, 77, of Youngstown, was transferred to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. Searcy, affectionately known as “Kookie”, was born May 3, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harvey Mitchell and Georgia Maye Lott. He graduated from East High … Read more

Campaign continues to work to remove ORS from schools

[ad_1] Sarah Cook, collaborating photographer A coalition of Connecticut youth-led organizations recently launched a campaign to remove police from public schools and to change the nature of disciplinary action, giving momentum to a movement that began during summer 2020 events. The Community First Coalition of Connecticut, a group of local and youth-led organizations, was formed … Read more

POLICE BLOTTER: Conservation officers deal with bear and bobcat hunting complaints | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Recent actions by law enforcement agencies in northeast Michigan. This has only been changed slightly. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES July 24 August 7 COUNTY OF PRESQUE ISLE Commander Paul Fox was on patrol near Onaway when a domestic violence call was made near his location. CO Fox responded to the scene and helped … Read more

Warren veteran fixed planes in Vietnam | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Staff Photo / Allie Vugrincic While serving in the Air Force, Stanley Gregory, 72, of Warren, repaired planes both in Vietnam and at bases in the United States. WARREN – Stanley Gregory, 72, comes from a military family – his six brothers were all in service. “My whole family… was in the military. Most … Read more

Prayers in Purple | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Staff Photo / Bob Coupland Purple balloons were released during a Sunday afternoon vigil to remember Warren resident Desirae Boss, who was found dead last week in southwestern Warren in the age 32. Boss’s favorite color was purple, so 32 balloons were released to remember her. WARREN – Desirae Boss’s family and friends remembered … Read more