STEUBENVILLE — Officials with Youngstown State University said Saturday’s event at its Steubenville campus was more than an open house. “What you are seeing today, in spite of the enthusiasm, is a starting point,” said YSU President Bill Johnson while speaking in Founders Hall. ...

Reactions from officials about the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents Dinner: BISHOP DAVID BONNAR of the Diocese of Youngstown said, “The United States is built on freedom and respect for all. There is no room for violence that endangers the life of any human being. ...

GIRARD — Because of financial concerns the school district is facing, the Girard Board of Education has approved a reduction in force of two positions. The cut positions, effective June 30, are an assistant athletic director and a technology assistant. Superintendent Bryan O’Hara said ...

BOARDMAN — The aroma of freshly brewed coffee from around the globe filled the air Saturday morning as community members gathered at the Davis Family YMCA for the first Step Into the World International Coffee Hour. The event marked the soft launch of a new initiative designed to foster ...

Austintown Police activity reported April 17-22: April 22, 8:18 p.m. — Quantrell Bailey was arrested during a traffic stop at South Raccoon Road and Mahoning Avenue on an undisclosed Campbell warrant. 6:59 p.m. — Alarria Marshall was arrested at 5680 Radcliffe Ave. on a criminal ...

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County Career & Technical Center hosted an open house Saturday for adults interested in its programs. Prospective students came from various places in the Mahoning Valley and beyond. John Davison, of Gustavus, attended to learn about the medical office ...