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On the record: Lowellville Board of Education

WHAT: Lowellville Board of Education October meeting WHO: Gerald Dubos, Jeff Sturm, Stephanie Yon and Jennifer Johnson. ABSENT: Brian Wharry The board: * Approved financial reports, list of bills and expenses paid, and payroll for the month of September. * Approved a donation of CPR in Schools Training Kit by the American Heart Association and the Mahoning Valley Medical Society Alliance. * Recognized the dedication of the Frank Nock Hallway. Frank Nock served for 57 years in the Lowellville Local Schools. * Approved Michael Patrick on an as needed basis to provide Transportation ...

On the record: Campbell Board of Education

WHAT: Campbell Board of Education October meeting PRESENT: Judy Gozur, Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: * Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and certificates as presented in the treasurer’s report. * Approved the following donations from the the Michael R. "Mickey" Soroka Trust: $3,000 to Red Devil Skiers Club; $1,800 to Class of 2026 Kennywood trip; $689.44 to the Piano Club; $466.33 to Campbell City Schools (Biozone Garden); $375.98 to the National Honor Society; $210 to the English Festival Club; and $118.95 to Campbell City ...

Music legend sues Trump committee for using song during Youngstown rally

When it comes to President Donald Trump, music legend Neil Young doesn't have a "Heart of Gold." Young filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against Trump’s campaign committee for the unauthorized use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” during the Republican president’s rally in ...

Rulli faces Kirtley in US House reelection bid

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, faces a challenge for his congressional seat from Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley. Rulli was first elected to the House seat in a special June 2024 election after Republican Bill Johnson resigned early to become Youngstown State University president. Rulli won the ...

Incumbent GOP state legislators outraise challengers

The Republican incumbent state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley have significant financial advantages over their Democratic challengers right before the election. Pregeneral election finance reports, for the period between June 6 and Oct. 14, show state Sen. Al Cutrona, ...

$36M housing complex in city seeks tax break

YOUNGSTOWN – A company building a $36 million, 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex at the site of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital wants a 100%, 15-year tax abatement for the project. Stephanie Gilchrist, the city’s economic development director, said at Monday’s council Community Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting that Homestead Crossing Apartments seeks the tax break. Any abatement request of more than 75% first needs the approval of the Youngstown school board. Gilchrist said the request will then be in front of city council at its next ...