GIRARD — Because of financial concerns the school district is facing, the Girard Board of Education has approved a reduction in force of two positions. The cut positions, effective June 30, are an assistant athletic director and a technology assistant. Superintendent Bryan O’Hara said ...

BOARDMAN — The aroma of freshly brewed coffee from around the globe filled the air Saturday morning as community members gathered at the Davis Family YMCA for the first Step Into the World International Coffee Hour. The event marked the soft launch of a new initiative designed to foster ...

Austintown Police activity reported April 17-22: April 22, 8:18 p.m. — Quantrell Bailey was arrested during a traffic stop at South Raccoon Road and Mahoning Avenue on an undisclosed Campbell warrant. 6:59 p.m. — Alarria Marshall was arrested at 5680 Radcliffe Ave. on a criminal ...

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County Career & Technical Center hosted an open house Saturday for adults interested in its programs. Prospective students came from various places in the Mahoning Valley and beyond. John Davison, of Gustavus, attended to learn about the medical office ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Those entering the Jewish Community Center on Sunday afternoon knew it was a time for celebrating as decorative signs, hats and flags could be seen to note the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence. Independence Day was marked with food, music, displays and games. Two ...

AUSTINTOWN — Kayla Morrison arrived at Austintown Township Park on Sunday afternoon determined to get some kites in the air. The Lake Milton woman said she was almost as excited as her children, Miles, 4, and Brooks, 1, to see the kites they had just gotten at the annual Austintown Kite ...