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On the record: Girard Board of Education

Local News November 3, 2026

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

Local News November 3, 2026

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

Local News November 3, 2026

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

Local News November 3, 2026

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 ...

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Agenda for Nov. 3

Community News November 3, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the sixth floor of city hall/ CANFIELD PARKS, RECREATION, CEMETERY BOARD will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the city building. CANFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the city building. CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building with caucus at 6:30 p.m. MAHONING COUNTY CONVENTION/ VISITORS BUREAU will have an advisory board will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Penguin City Brewing Company in Youngstown. STRUTHERS CITY COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at municipal ...