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Move the Valley will expand on Walk the Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — The Healthy Community Partnership, Mercy Health’s Stepping Out Program, Youngstown State University Campus Recreation, Bikeshare Youngstown, Thrive Mahoning Valley and YoGo Bike Share have launched Move the Valley, a new, expanded version of the longtime Walk ...

Trumbull sheriff’s office looks to internship program to bolster numbers

WARREN — A Youngstown State University freshman has completed the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office’s first internship program. Trumbull County Sheriff Mike Wilson and Detective John Dina said they will be giving interns hands-on exposure to nearly every facet of law enforcement in an ...

STEM SHOWCASE AT YSU: Science concepts spawn real-world creations

YOUNGSTOWN — During her childhood, Meghan Crump enjoyed certain fast movements, though years later, her interest shifted to things that move quickly but are far smaller than her. “I was a very creative person in high school. I was a student who loved school,” Crump, a Youngstown State ...

‘Handshake for Century’ applauded 80 years later

HOWLAND — A simple handshake changed the course of baseball when George “Shotgun” Shuba of Youngstown extended his hand to his Montreal Royals teammate Jackie Robinson after Robinson hit a home run. It was the first interracial handshake in a professional sports league. Greg Gulas, ...

Two in GOP seek county judge seat

YOUNGSTOWN — Republicans Kathleen Bartlett and Mark DeVicchio face off in the May 5 primary for Mahoning County Domestic Relations judge, a seat longtime Domestic Relations Judge Beth Smith will vacate at the end of the year because of the state’s age limit for judges. Smith was the ...

Poland board picks assistant principal for superintendent

POLAND — The Poland Board of Education has announced the appointment of Poland Seminary High School Assistant Principal Michael Daley as the district’s next superintendent, beginning with the 2027–28 school year. “This milestone reflects both a celebration of Daley’s exceptional ...