Struthers News

Two of the owners of the Riverbend Tavern on Poland Avenue are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday to face gambling and drug charges.

The Lowellville Girls Basketball Team edged Struthers 54-51 Monday night. Kaye Solak led the Lady Rockets with a dozen points, while Rachel Durbin added 10 in the win.

STRUTHERS a ' In the wake of its former treasurer being charged with taking money, the Springfield Local PTO now requires the signature of both the organizationa TMs president and treasurer on every check and withdrawal.

A Poland grocery store closed its doors permanently Wednesday night. Save-A-Lot owner Henry Nemenz said he was forced to close the Poland location due to a lack of customers, which he has attributed in part to picketers outside the store urging customers to stay away from the non-union business.

Another elected official in the Valley changes her mind about resigning. But Carol Clemente Wagner is suing the city of Struthers to keep it from finding someone to replace her as Law Director.

NEW MIDDLETOWN a ' The former treasurer of the Springfield Local School District PTO has been charged with taking at least $10,000 from the organization during her tenure.

You don't have to be a grinch when it comes to your holiday decorations this year; coming up with inexpensive ideas can be a cinch.

NEWTON FALLS a ' A volunteer football coach from Campbell has pleaded innocent to hitting a 14-year-old boy during an Oct.

STRUTHERS a ' Steel Valley K-9a TMs, a dog-related 4H group, is having its first meeting of the year Saturday at Becker Family Center, at the corner of Spring Street and Poland Avenue.

Ohio State may not face off against archrival Michigan until the last weekend of the season, but OSU alumni are starting their push early.

A Streetsboro police officer is in stable condition at Akron City Hospital after his cruiser was rammed at a high rate of speed Friday morning by a fleeing suspect's vehicle.

YOUNGSTOWN a ' Two men were arrested and charges are pending on multiple others after the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force raided a city business for reported drug trafficking and gambling offenses.

STRUTHERS a ' The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a motion to force the city to prove it shouldna TMt be held in contempt over a delay in settling a judgment.

Police found drugs and video gambling machines inside a Poland Avenue tavern late Thursday, arresting several on gambling and drug charges.

STRUTHERS a ' A council membera TMs refusal to provide updated health insurance information or sign a waiver for coverage has hampered the citya TMs search for the best health-insurance deal, said city Auditor Tina Morell.

STRUTHERS a ' The citya TMs law director will resign at the end of the month. Carol Clemente-Wagner, who has been at the post since 1993, sent her letter of resignation to Mayor Terry Stocker.

In county Municipal Court on Friday, Russell Ryder, 34, Canton, pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct while intoxicated and disorderly conduct.

YOUNGSTOWN a ' Two men are in Mahoning County jail for their reported role in the armed robbery of an 83-year-old woman earlier this month.

Virginia Marie Hritz Petretich, 60, passed away peacefully at her home with close family at her side late Sunday evening, Oct.

A new owner brings new life to a Struthers convenience store. Saturday was the grand opening for the Struthers Mini Mart.