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Rowan foundation kicks in $145,000 for new playground

BOARDMAN — A multitude of means to cope with and heal from trauma and grief that result from a life-altering loss are available to those who experience such an upheaval. Options include establishing a scholarship in the name of a lost loved one, pushing for stronger legislation on behalf ...

Ex-clerk of courts loses 2nd suit against Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Sarah Brown-Clark, a former longtime Youngstown clerk of courts, lost a second lawsuit against the city in which she sought back pay she contends is owed to her. Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Maureen Sweeney dismissed the case Wednesday, writing that Brown-Clark’s “sole theory of recovery is breach of implied contract” isn’t a valid legal argument. Sweeney wrote: “Ohio courts have consistently held that political subdivisions cannot be bound by implied contract theories absent statutory authority” and Brown-Clark’s “complaint does not set forth ...

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule Wednesday three months after flying around the moon and traveling deeper into space than anyone in history. It was their first visit to Kennedy Space Center since they blasted off in April. The last time the four saw the pad, the massive Space Launch System rocket had stood upon it. “It’s a lonely place without that rocket on it,” commander Reid Wiseman said. He and his crew spent the day thanking all those who helped send them on the flight. The three NASA astronauts and one Canadian set a ...

Hubbard creates committee for data centers

HUBBARD — City council meetings over the past several months have been the center of attention and officials took another step toward easing residents’ concerns with a plan to discuss and become more informed on data centers. As part of miscellaneous items for discussion at Monday’s meeting, Council President Mike Mogg expressed a desire to see city officials form a committee to discuss data centers in hopes of getting the matter under control. Councilwomen Bonnie Viele, D-1st Ward, Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, Lisha Pompilli-Baumiller, D-3rd Ward, and Councilman Jerome Crowe, ...

Cleanup after storms moves into high gear

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Sunday’s storms led to multiple government entities declaring states of emergency on Monday, but what that means at the township, county and state levels is different, officials said. After touring the county and viewing the damage, Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday ...

Agenda

• POLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the township government center. • LOWELLVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL will have its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. The utilities committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the removal of a sewer assessment. • GOVERNING BOARD OF THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 130 A. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the hearing room at the county courthouse basement with the staff meeting at 11 a.m. at the ...