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Trumbull leaders address overcrowding in county jail

WARREN — Trumbull County jail officials are working to establish a formal contract with Geauga County jail officials to house their inmates when the Trumbull jail is over capacity. Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office Maj. David Bobby on Tuesday told commissioners that Trumbull’s jail has the capacity to hold 308 inmates. It now houses 350. Geauga County is seeking $75 per day, per prisoner, plus any extraordinary medical costs. Last year, on June 30, the jail held 330 inmates. The jail held 240 prisoners on June 30, 2024. It held 220 prisoners on June 30, 2023. “So, from 220 ...

New school board member named to fill unexpired term after Tim Gleason’s death

WEATHERSFIELD — The Board of Education has selected Matt Glidewell to fill an unexpired term on the board with the recent death of board member Tim Gleason. The board met in a special session Monday, where Glidewell was selected from 14 applicants who sought the position. Superintendent Damon Dohar said Glidewell will serve through Dec. 31, 2027, and if he chooses to continue on the board, will need to run in the November 2027 general election. Glidewell serves as assistant superintendent for the Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities and holds a master’s degree in ...

SWCD offers grants for backyard conservation

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to making a positive impact in Mahoning County communities through its comprehensive stormwater management and backyard conservation program. Part of this goal is supporting residents in implementing approved stormwater management and backyard conservation solutions on their properties through the MSWCD Backyard Conservation Grant Program, which offers reimbursement of up to $500 for the installation of Best Management Practices or approved conservation projects. Best Management Practices are approaches to ...

On the record: Campbell

WHAT: Board of education special meeting Thursday PRESENT: Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Judy Gozur, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: • Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and then and now certificates as presented in the Treasurer’s Report. • Approved the amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for the 2025-26 fiscal year. • Approved the amended appropriations measure certificate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. • Approved a purchase from Protech Electrical Contracting of cabling/installation hardware and a VOIP phone. • Approved system ...

Opioid funds expected to be for recovery programs

WARREN — Commissioners are expected to vote on using $200,000 in opioid funding it is receiving from various state and federal lawsuits to pay for recovery programs now being provided in the jail. These programs are being funded by the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board. The board is looking to reinvest that money into its programs. Currently, the recovery board receives $150,000 of its funding from Judge Thomas Campbell’s court and another $50,000 from the county’s opioid funds. When questioned what would happen next year and in the future, they were told the ...

Fourth of July events in the Valley

A variety of events are taking place in the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. Some are listed below: FRIDAY CANFIELD — There will be 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 children. SALEM — There will be a time capsule dedication at 10 a.m. at Liberty Center, 129 E. State St. This will be a celebration of the achievements of more than 30 organizations from Salem with speakers, a ribbon-cutting and music. There will be a ...