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Valley schools eligible for share of $9M in safety funds

Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2027-28 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Monday. The funding, approved by the 136th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of school-safety needs. “Protecting our schools takes teamwork, resources and readiness,” Wilson said. “The technology and training funded by these grants will strengthen security across Ohio’s classrooms, supporting a safe environment where students can thrive. We are proud to work alongside ...

Scouts, DAR members beautify historic landmark in Boardman

BOARDMAN - A historic landmark in the township was given some much needed TLC on Sunday with the help of dozens of volunteers. Scouts from BSA Troop 55 in Youngstown and Cub Scout Pack 101 in Warren, members of the Mahoning Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mahoning ...

Hubbard voters show overwhelming support for data center ban

HUBBARD — Data centers have been a hot topic in communities across the county, and one community made its stance known Tuesday night in an overwhelming fashion. Unofficial and incomplete results from the Trumbull County Board of Elections show the data center ban passing by a margin of 76% to 24%. Hubbard residents collected more than 750 signatures - nearly twice the minimum 370 required - in July for an initiative allowing Hubbard residents to decide whether they want to keep or outright ban data centers in the city. The option came after residents expressed concerns about a ...

McDonald voters support safety services levy

McDONALD – Village residents showed their support for the fire and police departments by supporting a 4.5-mill, five-year emergency safety services levy on Tuesday's general election ballot. Unofficial and incomplete results from the Trumbull County Board of Elections had the levy passing ...

Boccieri wins state rep seat, Valley Republicans reelected to Legislature

Democrat John Boccieri won the open 58th Ohio House District race while state Sen. Al Cutrona as well as state Reps. Tex Fischer and David Thomas, all Republicans, were reelected to another term in the General Assembly representing the Mahoning Valley. Boccieri, of Poland, beat Republican Heather Fronk of Poland 64% to 36% in the 58th District race, according to complete and unofficial results. Boccieri said: “I am deeply humbled by the trust the people of the 58th District placed in me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to the Ohio House of Representatives.” Democrat ...

Rulli, Joyce win reelection bids

U.S. Reps. Michael Rulli and Dave Joyce, Republicans who represent the Mahoning Valley in Congress, beat their Democratic challengers in successful bids for reelection. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 60% to 40% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Joyce, R-Bainbridge, beat Democrat Maria Jukic of Euclid 55% to 45% in the 14th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said: “It definitely was not a red year so we’re happy with the win. I’m thrilled ...