Sharon

Trial of Sharon man accused of killing teen delayed until March
A judge has scheduled a new trial date for the Sharon man accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens. Dashawn Watkins will face a jury in March 2026. The trial was previously set for January 13, but Judge Daniel Wallace granted a move to

City of Sharon receives grant to improve multiple intersections
The city was awarded $762,534 to modernize multiple intersections, including the intersection of North Oakland Avenue and East State Street, as well as the intersection of East State Street, Euclid Avenue and Stambaugh Avenue.

Shenango Valley to kick off holidays with lights, parade
The Shenango Valley is launching its holiday season this weekend with a trio of festive events, beginning with the "Night of Lights: Tree Illumination" in Sharon on Friday, Nov. 21, and continuing through the weekend.

Valley residents invited to downtown Sharon revitalization tour
This Sunday, all Valley residents are welcome to join JCL Development on a behind-the-scenes tour of a number of renovated buildings and businesses as part of their ongoing effort, in collaboration with the city, to revitalize downtown Sharon.

Motion for change of venue in case of dismemberment of transgender Sharon teen denied
Judge Daniel Wallace said while there was extensive coverage of the case immediately following Likens's death, there has since been a 'cooling off period,' so the standard for 'pervasive pretrial publicity' had not been met.

Valley native to match donations for new Shenango Valley Animal Shelter building
Youngstown native Ken Cooper, who is friends with former Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Board of Directors member Duane Piccirilli, is matching all donations towards the new building dollar for dollar now until Thanksgiving.

Police chase ends with crash into roundabout in Sharon
Police say Anderson was going too fast to navigate the roundabout and crashed into the wall in the middle of the roundabout. The front of the car was damaged, and more than a dozen stone slabs were knocked out of the retaining wall.






























