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Liberty fiscal officer gives financial update

LIBERTY — Motorists across Ohio are receiving relief at the gas pump until December, but the township will not be losing out as a result of it, according to Liberty’s fiscal officer. As part of his report at Monday’s trustees meeting, Fiscal Officer Matthew Connelly noted the township’s funds are looking good compared to years ago, with a balance of more than $8 million, with $2.3 million of it attributed to the Belmont Park Cemetery’s endowment fund. “So that really leaves you with $6.6 million, and last year at this time, we were at $7.1 million, so we’re about ...

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Nonviolence theme courses through Youngstown event

YOUNGSTOWN - Neither Khaleel Hurst nor Jarrid Lopez needed divinity degrees or a deep philosophical background to clearly articulate and appreciate where they feel the inherent value of acting nonviolently lies. "Nonviolence means you don't hit and abuse people," Khaleel, 7, of Youngstown, ...

President Trump will visit Covelli Centre for rally

YOUNGSTOWN — President Donald Trump is returning to the city. Trump will visit Youngstown for a midterm rally on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Covelli Centre downtown. The announcement of the rally was released today by the Republican National Committee. This will be Trump's second rally in Ohio ...

Pink Out grows from simple idea into community celebration

AUSTINTOWN — What started with a conversation between two women and an idea to bring people affected by cancer together has grown into a community-wide celebration filling Austintown Township Park with music, food, vendors and, most importantly, people supporting one another. Now in its fourth year, the Pink Out grew from approximately 20 vendors during its first festival to about 50 this year. The event has expanded beyond the park’s band shelter, added food trucks and activities, and attracted musicians willing to donate their time to perform. But even as the event has grown, its ...

Army veteran earned 2 Purple Hearts in Vietnam

NAME: Robert Anderson AGE: 79 RESIDENCE: Salem SERVICE BRANCH: Army MILITARY HONORS: 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star OCCUPATION: Retired, but former tool and die operator, bar owner and auto salesman FAMILY: Wife, Sondra Anderson; and son, Robyn Anderson SALEM — Growing up in ...