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On the Record: Struthers Board of Education

Struthers WHAT: October Board of Education meeting PRESENT: Walter Baber, Kristin Fox, Joseph Fuline, Robert Noble and Ron Shives The board: * Approved the financial report and investments for the month of September, 2026. * Accepted a donation of $2,500 from Michael Klacik to the Struthers High School band program. * Accepted donations to the elementary school from Kelly Ryan and Fit Body Boot Camp, both for school supplies. * Approved medical leaves of absence for several employees under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). * Approved administrator Craig Rodik as a ...

Wildlife Legacy Stamp will feature gray fox

An eye-catching photo of a gray fox was selected as the featured image for the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife announced the photo, taken by Todd Hawkins of Marietta, was selected from a field of 99 wildlife images. All stamp ...

Wean Foundation awards grant to OCCHA

YOUNGSTOWN - At its September meeting, the Raymond John Wean Foundation board of directors approved a community investment grant to Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. (OCCHA). OCCHA is a Youngstown-based nonprofit organization that advances economic opportunity for Spanish-speaking residents through programs and partnerships that promote stability and self-sufficiency. In 2025, OCCHA served 925 families and provided more than 5,000 services agency-wide. The grant will support strengthening OCCHA's workforce development programming, which provides navigation services ...

BAND NIGHT SEASON CLOSES OUT IN RIDGE

Boardman Navy vet leads national women’s veterans group

BOARDMAN — Jennifer Baun wants women who served in the military to understand that they are part of that community regardless of how long they wore the uniform. The Boardman native and U.S. Navy veteran has a larger platform to deliver that message after being elected national president of ...

Local vet working on Air Force dual retirement

NAME: Michael Rothwell AGE:60 RESIDENCE: Canfield SERVICE BRANCH: Air Force MILITARY HONORS: Good Conduct medal, Air Force Achievement medal, Air Force Meritorious Service award OCCUPATION: Air Reserve technician FAMILY: wife, Connie Rothwell; children, Anna and Alexander Local Air ...