LIBERTY — Two dozen people learned the history of handbells Saturday at the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s monthly Memories of a Lifetime series at Denny’s meeting room. The lesson was given by Patty Claudio, a retired teacher from Lake County. She has published numerous ...

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — The Anthony Spano Foundation has opened the application process for its School Supplies Fund that will give away free school supplies to schools and students throughout Mahoning County. Mahoning County schools and school districts are encouraged to apply now, ...

Girard WHAT: City council meeting June 8 PRESENT: Reynold Paolone, John Moliterno, Lily Martuccio, Keith Schubert, James Clark, Thomas Grumley, Todd Latell, Wes Steiner and Mayor Mark Zuppo Council: • Heard from Grumley that when fiber optic companies dig up residents’ yards, they ...

A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to a company owned by J.J. Cafaro to install a water-purification system for the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the source of controversy, but the businessman said he isn’t surprised. Cafaro, a close friend of and political donor to ...

BOARDMAN — What began as an effort to reduce flooding in one of the township’s most problematic areas has evolved into a hands-on research partnership that is giving local students the opportunity to work alongside university scientists. The Forest Lawn Storm Water Park, built at the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — After spending most of the money she raised in the final weeks leading to her Republican primary win for Mahoning County commissioner, Christine Oliver has to play financial catch-up to Lauren McNally, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. As of June 5, Oliver ...