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Prosecutor: Man accused of crimes in Acton incident didn’t commit felonies

CANFIELD — Patrick Havas, who is alleged to have lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, during an incident Sunday afternoon at the Canfield Fair, did not commit any offenses that rise to felonies, Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro said. Havas, 38, of Canfield, was arrested Sunday on two counts of assault and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. An additional misdemeanor charge of inciting panic was added Tuesday during his arraignment in Mahoning County Area Court in Canfield in front of Judge Molly Johnson. Havas, who was armed at the time of his ...

Alliance man identified as person who threatened Knox school

BELOIT — The individual charged for making a threat toward the Knox school building has been identified. Austin Offill, 19, Alliance, was arrested Friday by the Alliance Police Department, charged with third-degree felony making terroristic threats for allegedly posting three comments on unrelated YouTube videos stating that he “wanted to shoot up Knox.” Those threats prompted the building to temporarily close Aug. 26-28 before re-opening Aug. 31 with a police officer stationed at the building during the school day. Offill is scheduled for arraignment today at 2:30 p.m. ...

EP Village Council looks to create a new police supervisor position

EAST PALESTINE — Increased demands at the local police department have resulted in a need for a more self-sufficient Communications Center, Police Chief Chris Weingart explained Tuesday. Part of that self sufficiency is the creation of a new Dispatch Supervisor position, which is before Village Council for approval. Council gave first reading to legislation approving a memorandum of understanding with the police union for the creation of the position on Aug. 24. A second reading is expected. “It has always been customary for one of our police supervisors to be assigned the ...

On the calendar

WED/9-9 Boardman DARE Singles Group, pool night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Veterans Service Commission board, 2 p.m., board office Area Singles, 6 p.m., Rendevous Bar and Grill in Salem East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime , 11 a.m.; Drop-In Book Club, 6 p.m. EPGO gathering, 6 p.m., The Way Station, 109 W. Rebecca St.; “Understanding Elder Law” Join Attorney W. David Keast for an informative discussion about Elder Law and the important legal issues that can affect ...

Community Briefs

DAHS Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion The David Anderson High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50-year reunion meeting and greet at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Lisbon Eagles and the reunion dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Mark’s Landing. For information call Bill at 330-429-6576 or Barb at 330-424-2900. Beaver Local Alumni Association Car Show The Beaver Local Alumni Association will hold its annual car show Sept. 13 at the Beaver Local K-12 Campus, 46088 Bell School Road, Calcutta from noon to 4 p.m. The event will have trophies, dash plaques to the first 50 registered, basket auction, ...

Pennsylvania man charged for gold coin scam

LISBON — A Pennsylvania man charged for his involvement in an alleged scam involving gold coins had his cases in Columbiana County Municipal Court bound over to the county grand jury. Charges against Vashist Gadela, 30, Erie, Pa., include fourth-degree felony theft and misdemeanor possessing criminal tools. According to an affidavit filed by Columbiana police, the victim reported the scam on June 22, saying they believed they were buying gold coins to secure their assets and gave them to someone who identified himself as “Bernardo Pillot” from the U.S. Marshals, with the total ...