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State launches Regional Education Partnerships

A new statewide initiative to help children get a strong start in life, stay on track through school and prepare for college, training or meaningful careers has been launched. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel this week announced the creation of Ohio’s Regional Education Partnerships. The state will have 12 regional partnerships to unite local education leaders, employers, workforce organizations and other community partners to identify and address the most pressing challenges facing young Ohioans as they progress through school and into the workforce. Locally, DeWine ...

Girard center strives to fill need

GIRARD — The Emmanuel Community Care Center has seen an increase in families needing assistance and is offering various services and programs to help meet that need. Ruthann Mathews, director of the center for the past three years, said to make the community aware of what the center does, there will be pop-up breakfasts and lunches to bring people inside the center. “The need for assistance has increased. People come here from all over. We provide service to people in Girard, McDonald, Mineral Ridge and Liberty, but also will help those from other communities,” Mathews ...

ODNR seeks submissions for Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18 and older. Each year, the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp showcases a photograph of Ohio’s native wildlife species, selected through a contest and judged on the photo’s originality, composition, technical excellence and overall beauty. Submitted photos should contain a mammal other than white-tailed deer ...

Newton Falls treasure hunt planned for 2027

NEWTON FALLS — Event organizers for this year’s Falls Treasure Hunt plan to continue the event in 2027 with Fieldview Acres Mercantile and Sarchione Chevrolet of Garrettsville announcing a partnership for the next event. Thomas Colosimo, owner of Fieldview Acres Mercantile, said “The Great American Treasure Road Trip: Chapter II aims to build on the success of the 2026 hunt, bringing visitors, excitement and economic activity back to the area.” Colosimo said Fieldview Acres Mercantile will be an official partner with Sarchione Chevrolet next year. “The next adventure, The ...

Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

The Vindicator is seeking nominations for its annual Mahoning County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Mahoning County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...

Fourth annual Halloween Loop comes to Valley

Spanning the Need has announced the fourth consecutive year of bringing an unforgettable Halloween experience to families and communities across the Mahoning Valley. This spooktacular collaboration invites residents to celebrate the season by exploring neighborhoods filled with festive, creative and creepy decorations — all while strengthening community spirit and connection. In 2025, nearly 400 locations participated in the Halloween Loop. The response proved just how much the community embraces this unique seasonal event — and this year promises to be even bigger and ...