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Liberty Halloween pursuit results in arrest

LIBERTY - A Youngstown man remained in the Trumbull County jail Monday evening after being accused of resisting officers following a pursuit on Halloween night. Briston Ashburn, 46, faces charges of resisting arrest, driving under suspension and failure to comply in Girard Municipal ...

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

13th annual Adoption Day celebrated

YOUNGSTOWN - There were a lot of smiles at Mahoning County Probate Court on Monday because it was the 13th annual Adoption Day celebration. "Today is a fun day. I love seeing all the smiling faces. Not many things in the courthouse are fun, but this is. It is also a time to educate about the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...