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YSU eyes 3% tuition hike

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has proposed adjusting full-time student fees and tuition rates up to 3%, which could take effect starting in fiscal year 2027 that begins this fall. Tuition and state funding continue to be the primary drivers in attracting ...

Austintown Fitch ‘hungry’ to return to state after falling short in 2025

AUSTINTOWN — Coming off back-to-back Division I state titles, the Austintown Fitch softball team had its sights set on a possible three-peat last year. However, the Falcons’ postseason run fell short in the regional semifinal, as Fitch lost to Massillon Jackson. Now, Fitch is ready to ...

Longtime food bank leader to step down

After 25 years of leadership, the executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley announced his retirement Thursday. Over the years, Mike Iberis’ vision and commitment have helped shape the organization into one of the region’s most impactful hunger-relief ...

Evelyn McKnight sets sights on YSU after decorated Copley career

CANTON — There wasn’t much that Evelyn McKnight didn’t do this season for the Copley girls basketball team. The Youngstown State signee was a finalist for Ohio’s annual “Ms. Basketball” award, broke the Indians’ program scoring record and helped lead Copley to its second state ...

Lowellville parents question transparency

A dozen parents attended the Lowellville Board of Education meeting Wednesday to express concerns about what they believe was the school’s lack of transparency regarding the resignation of fifth and sixth grade teacher David Olson, under investigation for alleged employee misconduct. ...