YOUNGSTOWN — In 1959, the legendary jazz vocalist and pianist Dinah Washington popularized the standard, “What a Difference a Day Makes,” though more than 65 years later, Mandi Hopkins could write her own version of “What a Difference a Year Makes.” “I’m a breast cancer survivor, ...

McDONALD — At its final meeting of the year, village council approved pay increases for various employees effective Jan. 1. Council gave final reading last week to an ordinance granting 5% pay increases to village employees, which include 10 office staff, full-time water and road department ...

WARREN — When it comes to dealing with societal wrongs and difficult times, everyone has essentially the same two choices: act or not act. Laurie Coyle opted for the first choice. “I brought some food — soup, tuna fish, some pasta and some personal hygiene items. There’s so much going ...

COLUMBIANA — For more than 30 years, Crestview Middle School students have had a standing lunchtime date with their peers at Springfield Local Intermediate School right before Christmas. This year, under the watchful eye of an inflatable Frosty the Snowman and employees at the Columbiana ...

CAMPBELL — The Campbell City School District’s K-6 building is scoring a major victory for students by participating in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network. Students with outstanding attendance were rewarded last week with a special visit from Cleveland Browns mascot Chomps and ...

WARREN — Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is seeking funding through the U.S. EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for five abandoned gas stations owned by the Trumbull County Land Bank. The locations are a vacant lot at 2855 Tod Ave. SW, Warren, a former McQuaid’s at 3624 Main St., Mineral ...