Chronic absenteeism — defined by the U.S. Department of Education as missing 10% or more of the school year — has emerged as one of the most persistent and complex challenges facing public education nationwide. The issue intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, when school disruptions, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — A three-year contract with the city’s police patrol union that gives members 4% annual raises, retroactive to last year, as well as an additional $1 per hour for this year and 2027 is up for a Wednesday vote by city council. The union, which represents 82 members, already has ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Property taxes are a sore spot for many Ohioans — senior citizens in particular — but the county auditor does not believe the state’s recent actions are the solution. In fact, he said the bills recently passed by the Ohio Legislature will be far more costly to the ...

POLAND — The future of Poland Union School continues to be a hot topic. “Right now it’s a $100,000 per year liability,” Poland Board of Education member Greg Riddle said at a board meeting this week. “But if it were a $2 million property bringing in tax dollars, that would be a ...

CANFIELD — School District Treasurer Ben Marko presented his first five-year forecast since taking office Jan. 1 and it shows the district is in deficit spending this year, which will accelerate in coming years. “Keep in mind the five-year forecast is a projection,” Marko said. “It ...

Austintown Police activity reported Jan. 30-Feb. 11: Feb. 11 6:35 p.m. — Theft reported at Meijer, 5800 Mahoning Ave. The suspect fled in a blue Chevrolet Silverado, according to witnesses. 3:54 p.m. — Devon Vemmett was arrested at 260 S. Edgehill Ave. on a Pennsylvania Adult Parole ...