Youngstown murder conviction, Warren drug sentence and parole board denial
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It’s Monday, April 23, 2024.
20-year-old Mehki Venable was convicted on Friday for the murder of Jacob Moore.
“I’m sorry that Jacob Moore’s family had to deal with his senseless murder and their heartbreak,” Mahoning County Prosecutor Gina DeGenova said in a statement. “We are pleased with the outcome of the jury’s decision and would like to thank the hard-working prosecutors who worked tirelessly during this trial.”
Read more about the conviction and 13 additional stories from the Mahoning Valley, region and state below.
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20-year-old man found guilty in 2022 Youngstown murder of Jacob Moore
A Mahoning County jury found 20-year-old Mehki Venable guilty on Friday for the murder of Jacob Moore.
Read more here.
Warren man gets 18 months on fentanyl-related and cocaine charges
Kyren D. Martin, 25, of Birchwood Avenue Northeast, Warren, received an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty last November to fourth-degree felonies of attempted trafficking in fentanyl-related compound, trafficking in cocaine and a fifth-degree attempted aggravated trafficking in drugs.
Read more here.
Parole board decides not to release defendant convicted in 1993 murder
The Ohio Parole Board denied parole for a man serving 18-years-to-life for shooting and killing a 16-year-old in 1993.Read more here.
Boardman woman arrested after paramedics said she interfered with them helping her husband
A 35-year-old Boardman woman was charged with fourth-degree assault felony and a misdemeanor of misconduct at an emergency by Boardman police for her actions during a June 21, 2023, ambulance call to a home on Applecrest Court where paramedics were tending to a 35-year-old man having an asthma attack.
Read more here.
Why Rep. Lauren McNally wants increase in camera surveillance at Ohio rest stops
State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) recently introduced a bill requiring the Ohio Department of Transportation to increase security measures using cameras at public rest stops.
Read more here.
Road by Ohio 7, Market Street intersection in Boardman Township to permanently close
The Ohio Department of Transportation has been studying and reworking construction plans for Brookwood Road in Boardman Township.
Read more here.
Dates, music, pageants and parade set for 2024 Cortland Street Fair events
The Cortland Lions Club and community volunteers have been meeting to plan the 2024 Cortland Street Fair which is set for June 21-23 in downtown Cortland.
Read more here.
Other stories of interest
- Tickets on sale for Dylan’s House largest fundraiser April 28 at Penguin City Brewing
- Ryan Johnson Memorial 5K honors West Branch runner who died in 2008 track race
- Want to make $60,000 a year in Mahoning Valley? Here are 5 jobs you can apply for today
- Mahoning Valley Scrappers announce special giveaways, discount nights for 2024
- The music of Motown to be remembered during May 10 concert at Robins Theatre in Warren
- The Ohio affordable housing market is the target of new legislation. What we know
- Guardians improve to AL-best 16-6 by sweeping A’s
- Two Powerball tickets sold in Ohio and Puerto Rico won $1 million each, just missing out on the $103 million jackpot, lottery officials say.
- High praise for ‘The Gentleman’ on Netflix and ‘Sugar’ and ‘Franklin’ on Apple TV
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