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Ohio’s 988 suicide lifeline hits 1 million contacts

Ohio’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has responded to more than 1 million calls, text messages, and online chats since launching in July 2022, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday. The recent achievement highlights the importance of accessible, 24/7 crisis support for Ohioans and ...

3 Mahoning schools vie for best snowplow

Three Mahoning Valley schools will be watching the Ohio Department of Transporation's Facebook page to see if they have won this year’s District 4 title for best painted snowplow. The program, through ODOT, has schools across the state seeking the title of best snowplow. The program is over ...

2 shot at Poland Avenue bar

YOUNGSTOWN — Two people were shot at a South Side bar on Sunday. The Youngstown police report provides few details other than that police responded to a shooting call at a Poland Avenue bar about 3:45 a.m. On the way to the scene, officers were told that a man had been shot in the left arm and was already en route to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for treatment. When police arrived at the bar, they found a woman on a couch, with a gunshot wound to the left side of her neck. She also was taken to St. Elizabeth for treatment. The report does not state the condition of ...

Hubbard students make fall trek to Fairhaven

NILES -- For the 14th year, students from Hubbard High School's Future Educators of America traveled to Niles for their annual Art Day with Fairhaven School students. Fairhaven principal Dr. Michelle Ocilka-Yeckle has continued the tradition from her predecessors, Rosanne Morell and Sandra ...

On the record: Girard City Council

WHAT: Girard City council meeting Oct. 26 PRESENT: Reynald Paolone, John Moliterno, Keith Schubert, James Clark, Lily Martuccio, Tod Latell, Wes Steiner and Mayor Mark Zuppo ABSENT: Thomas Grumley Council: * Passed a motion to use opioid settlement funds for a new narcotics safety and testing area for the police department. * Passed a motion for renewal of the senior tax levy on the May 2027 primary ballot for funding the Girard Multi-Generational Center. * Heard from police Chief John Freeman the department is seeking grant funds for body cameras, training for officers and new ...

On the record: Girard Board of Education

WHAT: Girard Board of education meeting Oct. 22 PRESENT: Joe Caster, Vince Ragozine, Tammy King, Scott Strain and Wes Steiner The board: * Accepted the retirement resignation of Nicholas Cochran as athletic/ activities director after 30 years effective Dec. 31. * Approved Joseph Asente as head speech and debate coach and Carey Brookhart as assistant speech and debate coach. * Approved the high school band trip to Universal Studios in Florida Feb. 11-14. * Approved the use of the intermediate/ elementary gymnasium for indoor soccer Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. - Bob Coupland