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Scout gives entrance to forest a face-lift

POLAND — Troop 44 Scout Alex Zedaker took advantage of nicer weather recently to begin work in Poland Municipal Forest for his Eagle Scout project. Last month, Alex was given the green light for the Poland Woods Indian Trail entrance refurbishment. He is the son of Rob and Angela Zedaker. ...

Betras threatens suit over Oakhill

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections and Mahoning County commissioners are at odds. And election officials say a legal battle may be looming. Elections Board Chairman David Betras blasted commissioners at Thursday’s regular meeting, and said that if the issue of a new ...

Candidates for statewide office get green light

Amy Acton was the lone Democratic gubernatorial candidate certified to the ballot while Vivek Ramaswamy will face two opponents during the May 5 Republican primary for the party’s nomination for the position. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office provided a list of candidates certified to ...

11 miles of road to get paved in county in 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office unveiled details this week about its 2026 paving program. At Thursday’s regular meeting of the Mahoning County commissioners, county Engineer Patrick Ginnetti entered a formal record of bid for paving 11 miles of county roads this ...

Time capsule to be unearthed in Hubbard

HUBBARD — With eager minds looking for ways to celebrate the country’s 250th year of independence, one group plans to unearth the past this summer. Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, said earlier this week that she attended a planning meeting for America250-Ohio events at the ...

ODOT plans Weathersfield sidewalk project

WEATHERSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to replace approximately 1,636 feet of deteriorated concrete sidewalks along the east and west sides of state Route 46. The $370,400 project, estimated to begin in the summer, will replace sidewalks starting from Stewart Street to ...