BOARDMAN — After more than 200 years in the community, St. James Episcopal Church had its final worship service Sunday. The church, founded in 1809, is officially closing its doors. Bishop Anne B. Jolly of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio presided over the final service, which was attended ...

BOARDMAN — For a minute or two, Tony Marr and his daughter, Araya Marr, found themselves locked in a friendly battle of adjectives with each other. “She’s beautiful, smart, funny and adventurous,” Marr, of Poland, said about Araya, 11. “He’s weird,” Araya said with a chuckle ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Seventeen students in grades 3 to 11 who are part of the Inspiring Minds Youngstown Scholars program had their artwork or poetry on display Saturday afternoon at a reception for the students at the Michael Kusalaba Public Library on the West Side. The students’ work will be ...

YOUNGSTOWN — The following eight people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury Thursday: ● Jonathan Setzer, 35, Wesley Avenue, aggravated drug possession and Operating a Vehicle Impaired. ● Jason Rushton, 19, Clingan Road, Struthers, four counts of grand theft of a motor ...

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 ...