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On the record: Liberty Board of Education

Local News October 29, 2026

WHAT: Liberty Board of Education meeting Monday Present: Adam Earnheardt, Janine Hamilton, Hans Kirr, David Malone and John Simon The board: * Accepted Vicki Warburton's resignation as a teacher for retirement, effective June 30, 2027, after 37 years of service. * Accepted Deborah Walters' resignation as a teacher for retirement, effective June 30, 2027, after 36 years of service. * Accepted Tina Havaich's resignation as an intervention assistant. * Approved one-year limited contracts for Cailin Stevey and Nora Hixson as cooks through July 31, 2027. * Accepted Noelle Coggins's ...

Yemma letter opposes budget commission mandate

Local News October 29, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The county treasurer is questioning the expertise and responsibility of the budget commission to assess the finances of local taxing districts. The memo from Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma, dated Oct. 15, sent to Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham and Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro – Yemma’s colleagues on the Mahoning County Budget Commission - and to at least some of the taxing districts the commission oversees, reiterates his opposition to the state’s mandate that local taxing districts be subjected to budget reviews and possible millage reductions. ...

Oct. 29 Community News: Halloween bingo set

Community News October 29, 2026

HALLOWEEN BINGO: The annual Halloween super bingo will be 6 p.m. Saturday at 420 N. Raccoon Road, Austintown. There will be a costume contest with prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. with pre-games at 6 p.m. with bingo to follow. For information, call 330-799-0075. TRUNK OR TREAT: St. Andrews AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will have a fall festival and trunk or treat 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. CLOTHING FOR ALL AGES: Grace Community Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, offers cost-effective clothing for all ages. The Closet is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the ...

Farmers National records $2M increase in third quarter earnings

Business News October 29, 2026

Farmers National Banc Corp. announced Wednesday the company earned net income of $14.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $12.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Farmers has recorded 175 consecutive quarters of profitability Net income in the third quarter of 2026 included $6.1 million in expenses related to the March 2 acquisition of Middlefield Banc Corp. and core conversion costs. In addition, Farmers recognized a $10.3 million loss on the sale of securities and $600,000 in severance costs. Excluding ...

Music legend sues Trump committee for using song during Youngstown rally

Local News October 28, 2026

When it comes to President Donald Trump, music legend Neil Young doesn't have a "Heart of Gold." Young filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against Trump’s campaign committee for the unauthorized use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” during the Republican president’s rally in ...