The Mahoning Valley’s legislative delegation said Mike DeWine’s final State of the State address was a recap of his seven-plus years as governor with a continued focus on children, but ignored important issues facing Ohioans such as economic development, energy and property taxes. “The ...

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon — his last — focused on education. Delivered to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse, the address included key priorities for the remainder of the ...

POLAND — Three finalists in the search for the next Poland superintendent gathered at Poland Seminary High School earlier this week for a three-way interview. A final decision is expected at the end of the week. Candidates Andrew Tommelleo, Andreas Johansson and Anna Minor were front and ...

GIRARD — City council voted 7-0 at their meeting Monday to increase the registration fees on vacant commercial and residential buildings to help reduce the number of unused buildings, with many located in the downtown area. Councilman James Clark, D-2nd Ward, said the city already has a ...

Women’s History Month is in March. Various events in the Mahoning Valley are planned to celebrate the works and achievements of women. • Through March 31 — The Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., will host “Women’s History Month Dress Up and Learn.” Costumes of influential women ...

CAMPBELL — A man is dead after a possible caustic chemical exposure at a Wilson Avenue industrial waste disposal facility. A police report and a statement by a local company confirm that Shawn Bennear, 61, of Edinburg, Pa., died Friday. While the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has not ...