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WEEK IN REVIEW: Spaghetti dinner, drag show planned to help teacher fighting cancer

Mary Hall and her two sons, Dakota and Tanner
Mary Hall and her two sons, Dakota and Tanner Heather Smith

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Mary Hall and her two sons, Dakota and Tanner
Mary Hall and her two sons, Dakota and Tanner Heather Smith

Spaghetti dinner, drag show planned to help teacher fighting cancer

Heather Smith is organizing a spaghetti dinner and drag show to help Mary Hall, a colleague through her cancer journey and medical expenses.

Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini

Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini inducted Sunday into the National Boxing Hall of Fame

Youngstown native Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini was officially inducted into the National Boxing Hall of Fame in California during a ceremony last Sunday.

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Austintown police searching for two men using stolen credit card

Austintown police officers are looking for two men who allegedly used stolen credit card information through the area.

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Youngstown man arrested, accused of stealing $2,000 in power tools from Austintown Home Depot

A Youngstown man attempted to steal a box of power tools totaling $2,091 in value at 11 a.m. on Monday from Home Depot in Austintown.

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Youngstown Police Department 2023 Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

Youngstown police identify victim in 1980 cold case

The cold case unit at Youngstown Police Department successfully identified an unknown male found under the Market Street Bridge in the Mahoning River in 1980.

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Cities with the most expensive homes in Youngstown-Warren metro area

Here is a Stacker research list of the cities with the most expensive homes in Youngstown-Warren metro area.

Ellen J. Tressel and Elizabeth Brassell
Ellen J. Tressel and Elizabeth Brassell Photo provided

Youngstown State announces graduation speakers

Ellen J. Tressel, philanthropist and community leader, will speak at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement ceremony, 1 p.m. May 6, in Stambaugh Stadium on campus. Elizabeth Brassell, a Social Work major from Wickliffe, will also address the nearly 1,600 graduates as the student speaker.

Virginia Bluebells are featured in the wildflower walk created by the Friends of Poland Forest
Virginia Bluebells are featured in the wildflower walk created by the Friends of Poland Forest Kyle Filicky Mahoning Matters

Soak up spring at the wildflower walk through Poland Municipal Forest

Want to learn more about colorful flowers that pop up randomly in our region during the spring and summer? A wildlife walk was held April 29 at the Poland Municipal Forest.

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