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Leadership application deadline nears

Applications to be part of the Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2027 will be accepted through July 1. This immersive, nine-month program connects participants to the people, organizations and issues shaping the Mahoning Valley. Through engaging speakers, site visits, tours and hands-on ...

On the record Boardman

Boardman WHAT: Board of Education special meeting June 10 PRESENT: Vickie Davis, Tom Farley, John Landers, F. Scott Murray and Candace Rivera The board: •Approved a one-year limited teaching contract for Kelly House as an ELA/Reading teacher at Boardman High School. •Approved the ...

Youngstown man faces domestic charge in Liberty

LIBERTY — A woman said she is relieved a concerned citizen contacted authorities, as a Youngstown man faces a charge stemming from an altercation at a car wash. Oscar Dahn, 45, pleaded not guilty to a first-degree charge of domestic violence in front of Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffery ...

DeWine decries death penalty

Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes the death penalty as it is not a deterrent against violent crimes, but he faces an uphill battle to convince the state Legislature to either abolish it or put it in front of voters to decide its fate. DeWine, a Republican, said Tuesday: “I no longer believe ...

Ultium layoffs strain village

LORDSTOWN — Village Solicitor William Blank informed officials Monday that income tax collections are down $1.76 million this year compared to the same time last year. Blank said the amount covers the first five months of the year. He said contributing to the decrease are the layoffs at ...

Vindicator reporter wins 1st Amendment Award

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Press Club will honor three outstanding local communications professionals at this year’s Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner. David Skolnick, politics writer for The Vindicator for the past 26 years, will receive the club’s First Amendment Award for his ...