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The Associated Press has reviewed those reports to evaluate how Gabbard’s claims stack up
 

Police investigate fatal pedestrian accident in Weathersfield

 
Dispatchers got a call just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday from someone reporting that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near a truck stop along Salt Springs Road, just south of Interstate 80.
 

Former Mahoning Deputy accused of concealing crime set for plea

 
A former Mahoning County sheriff's deputy accused of concealing a crime is scheduled to enter a plea next week in federal court.
 

Ohio state leaders issue statements regarding three officers shot in Lorain

 
The three police officers involved are being treated at the hospital with two of them sustaining "serious injuries."
 

West Nile Virus found in mosquitos from Boardman Township, no human cases

 
The mosquitos were caught in Boardman Township, and MCPH is resporting that the population caught was positive for West Nile Virus.
 

Mahoning County spraying tonight to combat mosquito-borne diseases

 
Mahoning County Health will conduct mosquito spraying tonight in designated areas to reduce the mosquito population and help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
 

City of Columbiana asks residents to save power for a few hours Thursday and Friday

 
This is in effort to reduce electricity costs for Columbiana customers next year as lower demand during peak hours can help secure lower or more controlled rates.
 

Sporting goods store set to open new Boardman location in August

 
Academy Sports + Outdoor, a full-line sporting goods store, is set to open its new Boardman location in August, 2025.
 

Cleveland Hopkins to offer ‘Hangout Pass’ for non-ticketed guests

 
Cleveland Hopkins International joins several other airports around the nation with a program that allows visitors to accompany friends to gates, greet arriving family members, or explore the airport's shops, restaurants, and amenities.
 

Cat limit ordinance pulled from Warren City Council agenda, but debate continues

 
Warren City Council pulled a proposed ordinance to limit cat ownership from Wednesday’s agenda, but concerns over stray cats continued to dominate discussion.
 

Poland Township Police Department welcomes K-9 Sal to the force

 
"This marks the end of a long journey - and the beginning of impactful service ahead," according to a Poland Township Police Department Facebook post announcing Sal's swearing-in ceremony.
 

VIDEO: Boardman firefighters rescue baby bird, return it safely to nest

 
Firefighters Brian Hallquist, Jordan Elswick and Troy Haire were successful in returning the bird to its nest, also seen in the video sent in by the caller.
 

Tropical air on the way, then thunderstorm chances return

 
The Heat Index will be a factor Thursday afternoon.