LORDSTOWN — In May 2023, Lordstown voters approved an additional 0.5% income tax to be used for the fire department, which was on top of an existing 1% income tax for the general fund. Village officials will ask voters in November to approve one change to the 0.5% income tax portion that is ...

NEWTON FALLS — After more than four months, thousands of miles traveled, and participants arriving from across the United States and beyond, the Newton Falls Treasure Hunt is entering its final chapter. The final clue in the hunt was given Tuesday to those searching for the ...

AUSTINTOWN — Following the resignation of Trustee Robert Santos, Austintown trustees are accepting letters of interest from residents for his remaining term. Those interested in serving should submit a letter of interest explaining their qualifications, including business or management ...

PARKERSBURG — The large plumes of black smoke radiating from the Peoples Cartage warehouse site off of Camden Avenue since early Sunday were gone by mid-morning Tuesday as fire crews continued to douse hot spots at the scene. “The fire is approximately 95% extinguished,” said Wood ...

Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency Monday for Mahoning County, which sustained extensive damage during Sunday’s storms. What that means will be determined at a later date. DeWine said he was declaring the state of emergency after touring locations in Boardman damaged during ...

POLAND TOWNSHIP — A special two-and-a-half hour roundtable discussion Monday at the township hall brought together local and state officials as the Save Our Library committee prepared to ramp up its efforts to keep Poland’s 25-year-old library. “If the whole story is not being told, it ...