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Former Alliance sergeant resigns amid criminal allegations

(WKBN) — A now-former sergeant with the Alliance Police Department has resigned after being placed on unpaid leave last month amid criminal allegations. Ethan Griffith, who is from Canfield, tendered his resignation Aug. 10, Chief Akenra X confirmed to WKBN. Griffith’s resignation letter does not state a clear reason for his departure, though it follows his placement on leave in late July. “These last 4 years have been filled with many events and memories I will never forget. It has been nothing short of an honor and an absolute privilege to serve beside some of the most ...

Sebring man facing child sex abuse material charges

GOSHEN TWP. (WKBN) — A Sebring man is facing 15 felony charges following an investigation into child sex abuse materials. A news release from the Goshen Police Department states that the department received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office that a Goshen Township resident had been uploading child sex abuse material. Police identified the suspect as Jeffrey August, 36, who they said recently moved to the village of Sebring. Investigators executed a search warrant at August’s home in Sebring on Aug. 13, ...

Tim Ryan firm seeks common ground

Tim Ryan, who spent 20 years serving the Mahoning Valley in the U.S. House, has opened Unlikely Majorities, a consulting firm that touts it “runs campaigns that make the politically and culturally impossible possible.” A Democrat, Ryan left the U.S. House after 10 two-year terms at the end of 2022, after losing a Senate race to Republican J.D. Vance by 6.1%. Since then, Ryan has advocated for the natural gas industry and cryptocurrency through his Celtic Consulting firm. He considered a run for Ohio governor for this election, but said in November he would not seek the ...

On the calendar

THU/8-20 Boardman Area 17 WDB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta NARVRE (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees) monthly meeting, 11 a.m., JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 state Route 170; info, Rocco at 330-853-3045. Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation County Area Singles, 6 p.m., ...

Salem Summer Concert Series finale to feature New Frontiers

This Sunday at 6 pm, the Salem Summer Concert Series welcomes New Frontiers as they deliver the ultimate Journey experience, transporting the audience back to the golden era of arena rock with their high-energy performances and spot-on renditions of Journey hits. This will be the last concert ...

State Route 39 upcoming daytime closures west of Wellsville

From Aug. 28 through Sept. 9, state Route 39 will close west of Wellsville between West Street and Old Irondale Road for culvert replacement work. Closure hours will be 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding Labor Day). The detour will be state Route 7 north to state Route 45 north, state Route 45 north to state Route 518 west, state Route 518 west to state Route 164 south, state Route 164 south back to state Route 39, and reverse. Estimated completion date is Sept. 9.