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Liberty woman seeks more support against vouchers program

LIBERTY - It's been nearly two years since a longtime resident expressed concern that school vouchers will "endanger" public schools and two years later, she's taking the stage to seek more support. During the public comments portion of Monday's Liberty Board of Education meeting, Julia Catchpole, a former teacher who has lived in Liberty since the 1980s and put two children through the district, thanked the board for being a part of the Vouchers Hurt Ohio coalition, a group to which multiple school districts in Trumbull County —— Bristol, Girard, Hubbard, LaBrae, Lakeview, ...

On the record: Milton Township trustees

WHAT: October Milton trustees meeting PRESENT: Dave Tomaino, Wendy DiBernardi, Bryce Bond and Lisa Balsinger (fiscal officer) Trustees: * Accepted Alexander Peters as a full-time Milton Township police officer. * Accepted Andrew Monk’s resignation from the police department. * Appointed Aaron Peterman as special officer for the police department. * Accepted David Dunn Jr.'s resignation from the Milton Township Road Department. * Approved the annual contract with Mahoning County OVI Task Force. * Approved to change December's pay date to Thursday, Dec. 31. * Reviewed proposed ...

Birth

ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL-BOARDMAN Daniel and Sarah DeMaiolo, a daughter, Violet Aurora DeMaiolo, on Sept. 29.

On the record: McDonald Village Council

WHAT: McDonald Village council meeting Oct. 21 PRESENT: Sean Schmidt, John Metzinger, Brian Bosheff, Joe Sanson, Marty Puckett and Mayor Ray Lewis ABSENT: Kerry Reckard Council: * Heard from residents Elizabeth Johnson and Joe Guarino who asked about the data center ordinance being prepared by the village zoning board and what procedures will be used to create the ordinance. * Passed by emergency reading submitting an application to participate in the federal land and water conservation fund program for money for improvements to the tennis courts. * Approved supporting the Mahoning ...

On the record: Lowellville Board of Education

WHAT: Lowellville Board of Education October meeting WHO: Gerald Dubos, Jeff Sturm, Stephanie Yon and Jennifer Johnson. ABSENT: Brian Wharry The board: * Approved financial reports, list of bills and expenses paid, and payroll for the month of September. * Approved a donation of CPR in Schools Training Kit by the American Heart Association and the Mahoning Valley Medical Society Alliance. * Recognized the dedication of the Frank Nock Hallway. Frank Nock served for 57 years in the Lowellville Local Schools. * Approved Michael Patrick on an as needed basis to provide Transportation ...

On the record: Campbell Board of Education

WHAT: Campbell Board of Education October meeting PRESENT: Judy Gozur, Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: * Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and certificates as presented in the treasurer’s report. * Approved the following donations from the the Michael R. "Mickey" Soroka Trust: $3,000 to Red Devil Skiers Club; $1,800 to Class of 2026 Kennywood trip; $689.44 to the Piano Club; $466.33 to Campbell City Schools (Biozone Garden); $375.98 to the National Honor Society; $210 to the English Festival Club; and $118.95 to Campbell City ...