(WKBN) – An Alliance police officer from Canfield is on unpaid leave following recent criminal allegations. Ethan Griffith was found guilty in Austintown court of OVI and obstruction. As part of a plea deal, the other charges against him were dropped. He received his sentence Wednesday, ...
LISBON — A man who caused the deaths of an elderly Salem couple in a 2024 crash after falling asleep at the wheel will face sentencing at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 after pleading guilty Wednesday to two counts of vehicular homicide. Kaylan Latrae Jones, 26, Georgetown Road, entered the pleas to the ...
LISBON — The preliminary hearing in the felony domestic violence case against former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson W. Jackson set for Aug. 3 has been moved to 1 p.m. Aug. 17. Chris Amato, the defense attorney retained by Jackson, requested the new hearing date due to a scheduling conflict. Jackson, 53, Campground Road, Wellsville was charged with a fourth-degree felony domestic violence charge for allegedly punching a woman several times during a domestic which started Sunday night. He was released from the county jail Monday after posting bond, which was set at $30,000 ...
LISBON — A Lisbon man charged with felonious assault and other counts related to a 2025 shooting in Madison Township will face sentencing at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court after entering a guilty plea. Hunter Congrove, 23, state Route 45, pleaded guilty to felonious assault, a second-degree felony, a firearm specification and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. A first-degree felony charge of kidnapping will be dismissed. He had been scheduled for a jury trial, but entered the plea instead. According to a county sheriff’s report, the ...
THU/7-30 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (56 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week features computers for $25. Also, now through August, any player bringing in a school supply will receive a free 3-on with admission purchase. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night at the church, 7-9 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield MCCTC Adult Career Center Enrollment Open House, 6 p.m., ...
Shawshank Redemption screening at Waterworth Memorial The Salem Parks Commission will host a screening of The Shawshank Redemption Saturday at the Waterworth Memorial Park Bandshell as part of the America 250 celebration and Ohio Goes to the Movies. Food and snacks will be available starting at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. State Route 9 daily closure State Route 9 between Brussel and Arbor roads will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 through 7 for culvert maintenance work. Detour will be state Route 171 west to state Route 43 north, state Route 43 north to state ...
