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Boardman schools issue statement on ‘disturbing’ report of assault

BOARDMAN — The Boardman school district is investigating an apparent student assault that allegedly occurred last week. A press release from the district states that administrators have seen a video on social media and are scrutinizing whether the bus driver and aide on the district bus followed proper procedures. “The video circulating on social media is deeply disturbing, and this type of incident should never occur. Multiple agencies, including Youngstown and Boardman Police, Mahoning Valley Community School and Boardman Local Schools, are involved in reviewing what happened. As ...

Community leaders back data center development

BOARDMAN — Don’t be quick to dismiss data centers. There’s room for talk, understanding and opportunity. That's the message from an organization of business, union and educational leaders that emerged Monday to promote data center development in the Mahoning Valley. The co-founders of ...

Kulewicz, Russo name transition directors

Attorney General-elect John Kulewicz and Secretary of State-elect Allison Russo have named transition directors as the two Democrats prepare to take over their new positions. The two will be sworn in on Jan. 11. Kulewicz, who defeated Republican Keith Faber by 0.62% in the Nov. 3 election, named Colin Flanagan, who is his campaign manager, as his transition director. Kulewicz said: “I have been in continuous communication with all former living Ohio attorneys general, who are all tremendous resources. I am extraordinarily grateful to all who have reached out to offer their aid ...

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority. Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of ...

Police investigate whether burned Ohio State students were victims of hazing

COLUMBUS — Police are investigating whether two Ohio State University students who were treated for deep burns after being engulfed in flames at an outdoor fraternity party were victims of hazing. The university placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension after a video ...

Youngstown to have public meeting on Flock cameras

YOUNGSTOWN – The city is having a Nov. 17 public information session to answer questions the public has on the use of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras. The city will provide an overview of the use of the cameras and Youngstown police officers will be available to answer questions from residents. The event is from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreational Center, 903 Otis St. Mayor Derrick McDowell withdrew legislation that was to be in front of city council at its Oct. 21 meeting that sought to allow revenue collected from those caught by unstaffed ...