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100 years and counting

WARREN — Attendees provided the secret for a long life at a luncheon, “Celebrating Our Centenarians,” on Friday morning at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Sponsored by the Trumbull County Commissioners and organized through the Trumbull County Senior Levy office, the event ...

Man, pet die following Weathersfield fire

WEATHERSFIELD — Township fire Chief Tom Lambert confirmed one person and his pet died in a Friday morning fire at a mobile home park. Lambert said the first call for the fire came in as an explosion at Deforest Road, and both Howland and Weathersfield were dispatched because the road is shared, with Howland firefighters reporting it was in Weathersfield once they arrived. Lambert said both Howland and Weathersfield firefighters made an initial attack on the fire, finding the resident immediately in the back part of the structure. Lambert said the man was taken to St. Joseph ...

Sky’s the limit at regional airport

VIENNA — The Mahoning Valley’s long-term commitment to the aerospace and defense sector, coupled with a pathway to its past, was showcased Friday, courtesy of the Western Reserve Port Authority. Anthony Trevena, the port’s executive director, outlined the growth at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport during the agency’s meeting inside one of the airport’s hangars. “This is a massive celebration,” he said. “You’re going to celebrate over $42 million in investments coming from many sources.” A $1.71 million grant through JobsOhio, presented by Lake to River ...

Welcome to the west side

WARREN — Ashley Reilly sat on the front porch of her newly built home last week on Drexel Avenue NW with her husband, Nolan, and laughed while recalling the number of times people have driven past the home, seemingly in amazement to see her and brand new home in the neighborhood. In fact, ...

Lordstown begins school year with reopened planetarium

LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown Local School District has begun the 2026-27 year with the opening of the former planetarium at the high school. Superintendent Greg Bonamase said the planetarium was used years ago and then closed in 2000. “We are very excited about opening the planetarium ...

Argument begins over scheduling of Falls trick or treat, cake walk

NEWTON FALLS — After a lengthy and, at times, argumentative, discussion between a member of village council and the president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club about when to have trick or treat and the Kiwanis’ annual cake walk, a decision was made by both council and the club to have both events on Halloween. Adam Zimmermann, president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club and a former council member, said at Wednesday’s council meeting the cake walk, which will mark its 100th year, is designed for the benefit of the children. While it is on Halloween this year, that may not always be ...