YOUNGSTOWN — For about 20 years, Denise Seman has run a Mineral Ridge-based business called Crafty Shop of Horrors, but it’s likely those on the autism spectrum who pay her shop a visit found many more halcyon items than horrifying ones. “It’s good to support the autism society. ... ...
NILES — The rain didn’t dampen the spirits or the dedication as thousands of participants gathered Sunday afternoon to show support to those with Down syndrome at the 19th annual Buddy Walk at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood. Wearing bright purple shirts and holding umbrellas, team members walked around the exterior of the field and complex as cheerleaders and others cheered them on at the Buddy Walk, which is the region’s largest Down syndrome advocacy and awareness event. Debbie Williams, director of operations for the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley, said the ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. The Pentagon said it had no ...
Austintown Police activity reported Sept. 9-16: Sept. 16, 5:19 p.m. — Stephanie Mancuso and Serenity Febres were each issued a summons for theft at Meijer. 11:07 a.m. — A man scammed a cashier out of $100 at Walgreens on Mahoning Avenue. 10:39 a.m. — Theft of medication ...
NORTH JACKSON — The Jackson-Milton Board of Education debated at the monthly meeting last week how to best address the district’s decreased revenue. The decrease in revenue is being caused by the state of Ohio decreasing funding for the Fair School Funding Plan, a public school funding formula, and changes made by Ohio House Bill 186, which limits how much property tax revenue can come from the 20-mill floor. “That typically leads to questions about, ‘OK, how are you gonna make up for that loss of revenue?’” board member Rob Vernon said. “Unfortunately, the legislators ...
AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the township administration building. MCDONALD PLANNING COMMISSION will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday at the community center. YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the board conference room, 20 W. Wood St. BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at 7440 Market St. to certify the results of the Boardman Fire Department captain’s exam. BEAVER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the administration building on a road project change order, ...
