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Artist aims for Bohemian flavor at art space, thrift store in city

YOUNGSTOWN — Rocco Sait got into the world of art and music at a relatively young age. It began with his love of going to garage and yard sales, which were an excellent avenue for him to discover unique trinkets and creative oddities. “I started buying and selling garage sale items at ...

Vindicator staff wins 10 awards in state contest

The local journalists who produce The Vindicator and the Tribune Chronicle won 10 awards in this year’s statewide Associated Press Media Editors competition, including two first-place awards. The annual contest recognizes excellence in journalism. Awards given this year reflect work ...

Girard is reviewing treasurer hopefuls

GIRARD — The Board of Education has begun interviewing candidates for the school district treasurer position. Board President Diane Alejars said at Thursday’s board meeting there were eight applicants, with one person having since withdrawn their application. Board member Joseph Datchuk ...

Congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail

Brian Bob Kenderes, the Democratic nominee in the 14th Congressional District race, was sentenced to 30 days in the Lake County jail followed by two years of probation for a felony conviction of filing a false voter registration. Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge Patrick J. Condon sentenced ...

Commissioners allocate last of ARP funds

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners allocated some of the final money on Thursday from the $44 million it was awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The commissioners approved $136,444 to Poland Township to provide the vehicle used in conjunction with a sewer line camera ...

Local rotaries rally around downtown businesses and Realty Tower tenants

YOUNGSTOWN­ — In the wake of tragedy, Rotary clubs from around the Mahoning Valley held a charity event to benefit displaced tenants. Gathering at Penguin City Brewing Company in Youngstown on Wednesday, club members generated funds for residents of Realty Tower who were evacuated ...