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On the record: Girard City Council

WHAT: Girard City council meeting Oct. 26 PRESENT: Reynald Paolone, John Moliterno, Keith Schubert, James Clark, Lily Martuccio, Tod Latell, Wes Steiner and Mayor Mark Zuppo ABSENT: Thomas Grumley Council: * Passed a motion to use opioid settlement funds for a new narcotics safety and testing area for the police department. * Passed a motion for renewal of the senior tax levy on the May 2027 primary ballot for funding the Girard Multi-Generational Center. * Heard from police Chief John Freeman the department is seeking grant funds for body cameras, training for officers and new ...

On the record: Girard Board of Education

WHAT: Girard Board of education meeting Oct. 22 PRESENT: Joe Caster, Vince Ragozine, Tammy King, Scott Strain and Wes Steiner The board: * Accepted the retirement resignation of Nicholas Cochran as athletic/ activities director after 30 years effective Dec. 31. * Approved Joseph Asente as head speech and debate coach and Carey Brookhart as assistant speech and debate coach. * Approved the high school band trip to Universal Studios in Florida Feb. 11-14. * Approved the use of the intermediate/ elementary gymnasium for indoor soccer Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. - Bob Coupland

Liberty Halloween pursuit results in arrest

LIBERTY - A Youngstown man remained in the Trumbull County jail Monday evening after being accused of resisting officers following a pursuit on Halloween night. Briston Ashburn, 46, faces charges of resisting arrest, driving under suspension and failure to comply in Girard Municipal ...

13th annual Adoption Day celebrated

YOUNGSTOWN - There were a lot of smiles at Mahoning County Probate Court on Monday because it was the 13th annual Adoption Day celebration. "Today is a fun day. I love seeing all the smiling faces. Not many things in the courthouse are fun, but this is. It is also a time to educate about the ...

Ramaswamy in Canfield predicts ‘touchdown’ Tuesday

CANFIELD - Claudia Bell was impressed with seeing Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy this summer at the Canfield Fair and, a few months later, her excitement about seeing him again showed no signs of ebbing. "He does try to connect with the people," Bell, of Poland, said. She ...

Austintown veteran admits to independent streak

AUSTINTOWN — A gift from his grandchildren, an Army Green pullover hoodie worn by David G. Ward is inscribed with “Grumpy Old Vet: I Do What I Want." The casual wear represents the Austintown resident’s sense of humor while giving an indication of how he’s lived his life -- an ...