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St. Joseph Hospital will close maternity ward

WARREN — Generations of hospital deliveries in Trumbull County will end in December when St. Joseph Warren Hospital closes its birthing center and refers patients to its Boardman affiliate. For expectant mothers in the city, that means a trip of more than 30 minutes south to give birth. ...

Poland Township man wants help with flooding issues

POLAND TOWNSHIP - Indian Trail resident Don Kromer is seeking assistance in dealing with a severe flooding situation on his property and is asking the Poland Forest Board to clear out a drain and remove dead wood from the forest. The issue for Kromer is not a new one. It has been an issue ...

Cardinal Joint Fire District gets goodies

CANFIELD - Sisters Morgan and Lisa Eichert, members of the Western Reserve Methodist Church in Canfield Township, attended the Cardinal Joint Fire District meeting Tuesday to deliver a lot of refreshing goodies. The two girls did a project to provide refreshments and treats for firefighters during Fire Prevention Week. “Our pastor learned about a church in another state that did this,” said Morgan Eichert. “We thought it was a neat idea, so we went with it.” She said during the month of October, the girls collected items from church parishioners. They asked for ...

Trash district, engine brakes top Canfield Township agenda

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP - Trustees took a look at engine brakes and trash districts during their meeting Wednesday, but no decision was made on either. Trustee Joe Paloski said forming a trash district could mean big savings for township residents. “Forming a trash district means (garbage ...

On the record: Liberty Board of Education

WHAT: Liberty Board of Education meeting Monday Present: Adam Earnheardt, Janine Hamilton, Hans Kirr, David Malone and John Simon The board: * Accepted Vicki Warburton's resignation as a teacher for retirement, effective June 30, 2027, after 37 years of service. * Accepted Deborah Walters' resignation as a teacher for retirement, effective June 30, 2027, after 36 years of service. * Accepted Tina Havaich's resignation as an intervention assistant. * Approved one-year limited contracts for Cailin Stevey and Nora Hixson as cooks through July 31, 2027. * Accepted Noelle Coggins's ...

Yemma letter opposes budget commission mandate

YOUNGSTOWN — The county treasurer is questioning the expertise and responsibility of the budget commission to assess the finances of local taxing districts. The memo from Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma, dated Oct. 15, sent to Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham and Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro – Yemma’s colleagues on the Mahoning County Budget Commission - and to at least some of the taxing districts the commission oversees, reiterates his opposition to the state’s mandate that local taxing districts be subjected to budget reviews and possible millage reductions. ...