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ODOT sets new road closures for construction projects

Staff report The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Mahoning County next week. All scheduled work is weather permitting. For the Interstate 76/80 pavement rehabilitation in Austintown and Jackson townships, the following new adjustments are in ...

Liberty woman nearly scammed of thousands over phone

Staff report LIBERTY — A resident nearly lost thousands of dollars to a phishing link, but the total dollar loss is still unknown. According to a police report, an officer took a call from a woman who said she was scammed over the phone, explaining that she was on her laptop, navigating ...

Stormwater systems in Boardman working effectively, leaders say

BOARDMAN — As the township continues its efforts at stormwater management and flood mitigation, officials also are reflecting on how well completed projects are functioning. Overwhelming storms on July 5, including a tornado, left a trail of damage across Boardman and other parts of ...

Local woman was declared best balloonist of the world

110 Years Ago, 1916 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “M’lle Zeno ready to race any one, so her manager states. Letter to this paper states how a match can be arranged. M’lle Zeno will travel abroad.” “The many friends of Mlle. Alice Zeno in this ...

County considers covering some costs of storms

YOUNGSTOWN — As Mahoning County continues to recover from Sunday’s storms, leaders and residents are still seeking clarity about how that recovery will be paid for. On Wednesday, Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Coordinator Zach Williams told Boardman Township ...

Schools in Youngstown face teacher shortage

YOUNGSTOWN — As the Youngstown City School District’s reconfiguration plan moves closer to fruition this school year, many of the logistics and much of the behind-the-scenes work is on track, though vacancies remain in the personnel department, a school official says. “We have about 40 ...