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Hubbard Library director to receive award

HUBBARD — A longtime library director will be recognized for her efforts in the community and school district at an upcoming meeting. Lorena Stearns, who has served as the Hubbard Public Library’s director since November 2013, will receive a certificate of recognition from the Ohio School ...

Judge denies bid to dismiss suit filed by 20 Fed tenant

YOUNGSTOWN — A judge denied a request by Youngstown to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Carrier Services Group, the last tenant at the city-owned 20 Federal Place that is seeking more than $500,000 in damages. Judge Maureen Sweeney of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday denied an Oct. ...

Wean Foundation approves grants

Staff report The Raymond John Wean Foundation’s board of directors approved $431,000 in grants earlier this month to support community revitalization, economic opportunity, and public and civic sector leadership. “These organizations provide vital support to the Mahoning Valley ...

Valley firework shows drew crowds

120 years ago in 1905, transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Thousands of people gathered and were splendidly entertained at Avon Park. Amusements of all kinds in abundance – grand fireworks display in the evening.” “The largest crowd in its history ...

Santucci appointed to committees

State Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, was appointed to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, and the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission. JCARR’s primary function is to review proposed new, amended and rescinded rules from more than 100 state agencies to ensure ...