Struthers News

STRUTHERS a ' A New Springfield man accused of injuring his infant son is to return to court for a preliminary hearing Dec.

NEW SPRINGFIELD a ' A Struthers Road man accused of shaking his 9-week-old son is to appear this morning in Struthers Municipal Court to answer the charge.

STRUTHERS a ' Police are investigating a possible case of child abuse in the city.

I get that Kelly Pavlik needed a quick fight because of his lay-off. Had he not beat Miguel Espino into a pulp Saturday night he would've had to vacate his belts for not defending them.

A council member wants to discourage members' absenteeism at council meetings. Michael S. Patrick said he wants to add language to a city ordinance on council duties that members should have no more than three excused absences a year.

The entire city of Youngstown has been busy Saturday preparing for Kelly Pavlik's fight.

Struthers native Jake Giuriceo's 6-round fight with Henri White ended in a "Majority Draw" Saturday night at the Beeghly on the campus of Youngstown State University.

STRUTHERS a ' A Mahoning County judge has upheld a magistratea TMs decision to stop the citya TMs mayor from forcing the resignation of the law director.

The Campbell Police Department is beginning a fund-raising drive to buy a dog. Not just any dog - a combination counter narcotic and tracking dog.

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County is adding-on to its "ReStore" in Struthers.

The school board voted unanimously to fire a janitorial technician who worked at the high school.

The sound of gentle harp music and the soft clink of a lid as it was lifted from a tray of food greeted visitors to the Museum of Ceramics on Sunday.

Struthers girls hand the Poland Bulldogs their first loss of the season, winning 56-34. The Wildcats' Dana Mathews led all scorers with 21 points.

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.