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Democrats make switch in Ohio House race

With Lorna J. Westlake withdrawing as the Democratic candidate for the 65th Ohio House District, John Barbo, Geneva City Council president and longtime high school science teacher, is replacing her on the Nov. 3 ballot. Westlake, of Austinburg, was the lone Democrat to file for the seat. But ...

Juneteenth events set in Warren, Youngstown

Staff report There are several Juneteenth events planned in Youngstown and Warren this week and over the weekend. Juneteenth (a combination of “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their ...

Weathersfield seeks applicants to fill school board seat

Staff report WEATHERSFIELD — The Board of Education is seeking applicants to complete the remaining term of board member Tim Gleason, who died June 11. Gleason was first elected to the board of education in 2013, beginning his term in January 2014. During his 12-year tenure, he served ...

YSU sets Enrollment Express events at Steubenville campus

Staff report Youngstown State University Steubenville is making it easier than ever for students to take the next step toward their educational goals through a series of Penguin Enrollment Express events this summer. Designed to provide personalized, one-stop enrollment support, the events ...

Leadership application deadline nears

Applications to be part of the Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2027 will be accepted through July 1. This immersive, nine-month program connects participants to the people, organizations and issues shaping the Mahoning Valley. Through engaging speakers, site visits, tours and hands-on ...

On the record Boardman

Boardman WHAT: Board of Education special meeting June 10 PRESENT: Vickie Davis, Tom Farley, John Landers, F. Scott Murray and Candace Rivera The board: •Approved a one-year limited teaching contract for Kelly House as an ELA/Reading teacher at Boardman High School. •Approved the ...