Remembrance, reflection are themes at Struthers service
Under a brilliant November sky, members of the Struthers community gathered Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Struthers Veterans War Memorial to honor the men and women who have served their country and remember the sacrifices made in defense of freedom. The annual Veterans Day observance ...
Youngstown school officials still face teaching shortages
YOUNGSTOWN - A few months into the new school year, featuring one new high school and one middle school, the Youngstown City School District is continuing to try to fill a variety of teaching vacancies. "We need special education teachers throughout the district, and high school math teachers," Brian Kibler, the Youngstown City Schools' executive director of performance and accountability, said after the regular board of education meeting Tuesday afternoon at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School. Another gap that needs to be filled is a shortage of education assistants, he ...
Hubbard trustees pass resolution against data center NDAs
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP - One official noted the desire to remain transparent and non-disclosure agreement requests from data center developers in other communities as part of the reason for a resolution approved by trustees. The resolution, read by Trustee Eric Lamb at a regular meeting earlier this week, notes that the non-disclosure agreements prevent officials from discussing data center projects with the residents they serve, and the facilities can place "significant demands" on land, electricity water and roads, as well as public services, adding that residents have a right to know ...
Former Foster theater to be demolished
YOUNGSTOWN – Determining that renovating the former Foster Art Theatre is too expensive, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. plans to demolish the building in a couple of months. When the YNDC bought the building in June 2021 for $99,999, the goals were to shut down the XXX ...
On the record: Struthers City Council
WHAT: Struthers City Council meeting Monday PRESENT: Michael Patrick, Lori Gomon, Bob Deagan, Robert Burnside, Dallas Bigley, Richard Bayus, Megan Pingley, James Baluck and Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller Council: * Heard monthly reports from the mayor, the treasurer and tax commissioner. * Approved on third reading an ordinance allowing the mayor and city safety director to contract with Pavement Management Group for a three-year period starting in 2027. - Susan Wojnar