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On the record: Lowellville Board of Education meeting

Lowellville WHAT: Board of education meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Gerald Dubos, Jennifer Johnson, Joseph Sturm, Brian Wharry and Stephanie Yon The board: ● Voted to place a 4.0-mill, five-year renewal for permanent improvements on the November ballot. ● Approved financial reports, list of bills and expenses paid, and payroll for May. ● Approved fiscal year 2027 appropriations and certificate of resources available. ● Accepted a donation of $500 for the Lowellville football program from Mangine Development, LLC. ● Approved the renewal of the commercial property, ...

Fourth of July weekend events in Valley

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. FRIDAY CANFIELD — A fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for ...

The Declaration of Independence

EDITOR’S NOTE: On this, the milestone 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, we think it is important to publish these words that our forefathers inked in declaration of our fledgling nation’s independence. Following is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment ...

On the record: Struthers Board of Education meeting

Struthers WHAT: Board of education meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Walter Baber, Kristin Fox, Joseph Fuline and Robert Noble ABSENT: Ron Shives The board: ● Approved the financial reports and investments for the month of May. ● Approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Future Plans for career counseling services. ● Approved the replacement of the Struthers Elementary School roof using the contract that was bid through the Ohio Schools Council at a cost of $95,368.06. ● Approved the insurance renewal-Commercial Package and Cyber through The Chase Agency/Ohio School Plan ...

Youngstown group dedicates Happy Place mural

YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception took place earlier this week at the Happy Place Sanctuary urban garden on Firnley Avenue between Midlothian Boulevard and Indianola Avenue on the South Side of Youngstown to celebrate the completion of a mural. The mural was painted by two recent Youngstown State ...

Police blotters for Austintown, Boardman and Canfield

Austintown Police activity reported June 25-July 2: July 2, 2:04 a.m. — Attempted theft of a 2018 Hyundai and a 2016 Hyundai with rear windows broken and steering columns damaged reported at 4881 Westchester Drive. July 1, 8:52 p.m. — Troy Griffin Jr. was arrested by Boardman Police on an undisclosed Austintown warrant. 2:23 p.m. — Aaron Conyer was arrested on a theft charge at Walmart. 1 p.m. — Theft of four fans reported at 5472 Callaway Circle. 9:08 a.m. — Eight padlocks were broken at Austintown Township Park. 8:23 a.m. — A brick was thrown through a window ...