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On the record: Weathersfield Board of Education

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WHAT: Weathersfield Board of Eductaion meeting Oct. 14 PRESENT: Cheryl Basista, Mark Bodo, Sam Caputo, Josh Garris and Matt Glidewell The board: * Accepted a donation of $1,500 from D. Todd Murdock to the Seaborn Elementary School teachers in memory of her husband, Fred McCandless, who was a former board of education member. * Accepted the retirement of Brenda Buckner as a cafeteria worker effective Jan. 31, 2027 with 26 years in the school district. * Accepted the resignations of Jessica Bacha and Kelley Dempsey, bus drivers. * Hired Sue Shaffer and Victoria Cherol as cafeteria ...

Man arrested on domestic violence charge again

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BOARDMAN — A man with a lengthy history of domestic violence charges has been arrested again. Anthony Crespo, 36, of Boardman, was arrested early Monday after police said he assaulted his girlfriend and daughter at his Paxton Road residence. Court records show Crespo faces two ...

Rulli faces Kirtley in US House reelection bid

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U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, faces a challenge for his congressional seat from Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley. Rulli was first elected to the House seat in a special June 2024 election after Republican Bill Johnson resigned early to become Youngstown State University president. Rulli won the ...

WRTA, Wings Over The Valley team up for toy drive

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YOUNGSTOWN - Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is partnering with Wings Over The Valley to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families throughout the Mahoning Valley through the organization’s third annual Christmas Toy Drive. As a public transportation provider, WRTA plays an important role in connecting people to the destinations and opportunities that help them thrive. WRTA’s commitment to the Mahoning Valley extends well beyond its buses and routes. Through community partnerships, outreach initiatives and local engagement, WRTA strives to be a trusted ...

$36M housing complex in city seeks tax break

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YOUNGSTOWN – A company building a $36 million, 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex at the site of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital wants a 100%, 15-year tax abatement for the project. Stephanie Gilchrist, the city’s economic development director, said at Monday’s council Community Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting that Homestead Crossing Apartments seeks the tax break. Any abatement request of more than 75% first needs the approval of the Youngstown school board. Gilchrist said the request will then be in front of city council at its next ...

Mr. Darby's donates to Valley's First Responder Center

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BOARDMAN - The owners of Mr. Darby's Vintage & Antiques got a personal tour of the Clarence R. Smith Jr. Family Mahoning Valley First Responder Wellness Center. The center serves police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel from Mahoning County and the surrounding areas. It helps first responders ...