

Bill Sheldon, an Austintown schools custodian for 18 years, hugs Lynn Kirk Elementary students who created songs, books and poems for him. Sheldon, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in August, is undergoing chemotherapy. His weakened immune system has caused him to change his work assignment.

Hilltop Elementary second-grader Gabriella Smallwood uses a pin art education toy to see what her hand looks like in 3-D.

A collaborative project among the township, school district and Mahoning County Engineer’s office will allow for smoother traffic flow on the Austintown Fitch campus.
Mahoning County residents were a mixed bag of opinions during the Mill Creek MetroParks’ second public hearing on gas and oil drilling.
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township fire department is asking for
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The collaboration between Mahoning Safe

Traveling performers showed high school students that math can be fun when paired with humor and catchy tunes.
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Members of the public pleaded with and demanded
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Sisters involved with Nuns on the Bus Ohio are
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A collaboration between the township’s senior