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Mill Creek Park road closures announced for marathon

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run on Sunday. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles, cyclists and ...

Mill Creek Park road closures announced for race

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Youngstown Road Runners Club Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run on Sunday. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles, cyclists and ...

School bus drivers want salary increase

YOUNGSTOWN — Stacey Kennedy loves her job and remains highly dedicated to it, but she also is frustrated because she sometimes feels that she and some of her colleagues have been thrown under the bus. “They’re my children once they’re on my bus,” Kennedy, a six-year driver for the ...

Mahoning, Trumbull sheriff’s departments receive state grants

The sheriff’s departments in Mahoning and Trumbull counties were awarded state grants to combat illegal drug activity and promote substance use prevention and recovery. Mahoning is receiving $104,590 and Trumbull is getting $89,6267 from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund and the Ohio ...

Innovation Hub aims to connect manufacturers to factory space, grants, more

WARREN — A two-hour session at BRITE Energy Innovators drew startup founders, small manufacturers and regional partners to learn about a $26 million state-backed program that officials say positions the Mahoning Valley to become a national leader in advanced manufacturing for defense and ...