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Veterans feted at Austintown Fitch

AUSTINTOWN - Fitch High School students joined the public Wednesday morning for a Veterans Day service to honor those who have worn the uniform of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. Damon LaRiviere of D and R Audio & Entertainment controlled the sound and ...

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 ...