YHA Nurses Alumni group disbands after 50-plus years
CANFIELD — Jeannie Bryner may not have a background in science, but she knows that if a milk bottle is placed near a mountain during a blizzard, gravity will allow only a few snowflakes to strike the object. "People just don't understand how important history is," Bryner, of Newton Falls, said. Bryner, a researcher, published author and retired nurse, used the analogy to underscore what she feels is vitally important for those who leave the nursing profession to write, then save and share stories of their journeys in the profession. Otherwise, they likely will be forgotten and ...
Austin Log House will be renovated with $130K federal grant
AUSTINTOWN — The township has been awarded $130,000 through the National Park Service (NPS) Semiquincentennial Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Austin Log House, the oldest standing structure in the township. The grant will replace exterior windows with historically accurate replacements, improve drainage surrounding the cabin and complete aesthetic improvements. The Austin Log House was built in 1814 by War of 1812 veteran Calvin Austin, who founded Austintown Township and served as the Connecticut Western Reserve’s first Justice of the Peace. The 19th century log ...
Hubbard man sentenced in federal child porn case
A Hubbard man has been sentenced to federal prison for engaging in online activities that involved child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). James Joseph Cataline, 47, was sentenced Friday to 23.5 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker, after pleading guilty in May to receipt of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, possession of child pornography and transferring obscene material to a minor. Cataline also was ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release after imprisonment and pay $5,000 toward the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, ...
Campbell Board of Education September meeting
What: Campbell Board of Education September meeting Present: Judy Gozur, Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: * Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and Then and Now Certificates. * Approved the closure of the Class of 2026 Student Activity Account ($1,363.43) with remaining funds being donated to the Class of 2030. * Approved the addition of a new Student Activity Fund #200-968F for the income and activities of the Class of 2030. * Approved a fund-to-fund transfer from the General Revenue Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund in the ...
Man killed in weekend crash in Lordstown
LORDSTOWN — A Salem motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon on state Route 45 south of Salt Springs Road after colliding with another vehicle. The Lordstown Police Department said Ronald Shasteen, 64, was driving his motorcycle south on Route 45 just before 1 p.m. when a vehicle driven by Karen Willaman, 76, pulled out of a business on the west side of the road and collided with Shasteen. The police department said no charges have been filed against Willaman and the crash remains under investigation.