HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Preliminary talks about improving communication between communities have begun, as first responders are looking into a new radio system. As part of her report at Tuesday’s regular meeting, police Chief Brenda Freeman reported that Eagle Joint Fire District Chief Ron ...

BRACEVILLE — Youngstown resident Vince Shivers has spent many years researching the Underground Railroad, including the Braceville area, sharing what he has found with a group who attended an America250 event. Shivers was the guest speaker this week at the Braceville Township Hall program ...

Weathersfield WHAT: Township trustees meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Steve Gerberry, Ed Whittaker and Rich Harkins Trustees: •Increased the hourly rate for part-time police officers from $18 to $20 per hour in order to attract more candidates. •Hired Jacob Sigley as a part-time police ...

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — The Struthers Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will get a new home. The PLYMC Board of Trustees approved a recommendation from Building and Sites Committee Chair Ron Strollo and Director and CEO Aimee Fifarek to proceed with plans ...

GIRARD — Two adults and an infant were able to escape a Wednesday morning house fire in Girard that left the structure destroyed. Girard Fire Captain Jacob Barnhart said when crews arrived at the scene just after 10:45 a.m., the two-story house at 30 W. Second St. near Jones Court was fully ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City School District Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor recently met with Gov. Mike DeWine to discuss removing the district from academic distress. After the East Cleveland and Lorain school districts were recently released from that status, Youngstown remains the sole ...