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Weathersfield completes various projects in 2025

WEATHERSFIELD — The township was able to complete various projects in 2025, with many being funded by the state or other sources. Township Administrator David Rouan said funding for road projects included a $900,000 Federal Highway Administration grant for paving work on Countyline Road ...

Veteran Youngstown mayors advise McDowell on governing city

YOUNGSTOWN — The last five men who have served as Youngstown mayor advise Mayor-elect Derrick McDowell to surround himself and rely on capable people, work hard and keep the best interests of constituents in mind when making decisions. The Vindicator asked the four living ex-Youngstown ...

Mayor Brown looks back at tenure, ahead toward possible run for office

YOUNGSTOWN — Reflecting on his eight years as Youngstown mayor, Jamael Tito Brown said he’s proud of his accomplishments moving the city forward — and he may not be done running for elected office. “I’ve not ruled out serving as an elected official again,” Brown said. “I still ...

Girard mayor reflects on highlights in city in 2025

GIRARD — In 2025, the city saw new businesses come to the area, the return of ambulance service, work progressing on the Wellman Theater and the formation of a group to address the city’s downtown revitalization efforts and other improvement projects. Mayor Mark Zuppo recently reflected on ...

2 injured in shooting on South Side on Christmas evening

YOUNGSTOWN — Two people were shot, and two juveniles at a home on Saranac Avenue on the North Side were arrested in a shooting on Christmas evening on East Florida Avenue, according to a Youngstown police report. The gunfire was reported at 7:45 p.m. When police arrived, they found multiple ...

Youngstown police cite West Side club for serving alcohol after hours

YOUNGSTOWN — Club 211, 1666 Mahoning Ave., was cited for a liquor license violation early Friday after police went there at 3:14 a.m. and found 50 to 100 people inside, many of them with cups of alcoholic beverages, according to a Youngstown police report. Officers were called to the bar ...