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North Lima woman: Be wary of sun’s deadly dangers

NORTH LIMA — Though she may never know for sure what caused a malignant melanoma that spread to her brain and lungs, Jenn Frederick is pretty sure her past tanning habits played a role. As warmer weather moves in, Frederick said she wants to get the message out about what she calls a ...

Public broadcasting advocates fear cuts in local programming

Earlier this week, the Trump administration sent a bill to Congress to eliminate funding for public broadcasting for the next two years. Broadcasting professionals in Northeast Ohio say the public has not been properly informed about how the cuts would affect local communities. “All ...

Councilwoman deemed legal city resident

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s law department has determined Councilwoman Amber White is a legal resident of the 7th Ward despite owning a Liberty home with her estranged husband. White recently showed documentation to the law department that she has moved out of her rented Mount Vernon ...

Covelli Centre starts year with a ‘solid’ quarter

YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned Covelli Centre started 2025 with three sell-out shows and a $144,689 operating surplus during the first three months of the year. “It’s a solid first quarter,” said Eric Ryan, president of JAC Management Group, which operates the center as well as the ...

Youngstown air base gets $25M for fire station

VIENNA — The U.S. Department of Defense gave final authorization to spending $25 million for the construction of a new fire station at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Banbridge, who represents Trumbull County, said as the base in Vienna transitions to a new air ...

In its 10th year, Kool Boiz finds new paths to help youth

YOUNGSTOWN — Bruce Rushton and Scott Washington were popular kids at South High School in the late 1980s, not just because they were successful athletes, but because they were among a group of Kool Boiz — the name they developed along with others to identify themselves. Washington ...