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New pastor starts at Niles church

NILES — Having served most recently at a church in California, Pastor Dan Squezello was excited to start serving as pastor at a church in Niles, which is closer to Connecticut where he grew up. Squezello started as the new minister at Central Baptist Church, 1301 North Road, on March 1. The Stratford, Connecticut, native said he served most recently in Lake Tahoe before wanting to head back closer to home when the opening occurred at the Niles church, “When there was an opening here, I applied. The church has a nice family atmosphere,” he said. Squezello said when he ...

McDonald’s Mitchell never shies away from challenges

MINERAL RIDGE — Malina Mitchell stood in Lane 4, but not for long. Her energy had her jumping up and down before getting ready for a 1,600-meter run, mostly to keep herself warm. The cold breezes swept through the low-lying area at the March 31 Joe Lane Invitational. No one came within ...

Red Dragons win one at Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Niles registered four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Meade County (Ky.), 5-4, at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach this morning, according to a report from The Niles Times news partner WKBN-TV. This was a handful of games at Myrtle Beach ...

Niles Girl Scout delivers cookies, smiles

NILES — Girl Scout Troop 80002 member Caja Wolf’s affinity for military personnel began when she was just 3, according to her mother, Victoria Wolf. She relayed a story about being out to dinner with her family when Caja saw a woman dressed in military fatigues whom Caja hugged and took a photo with. Caja’s sister, Jalen Jefferson — who also was a Girl Scout — is about to complete her basic training and pursue a career as a chaplain’s assistant. So it’s no surprise that Caja, 9, a fourth-grader at Niles Intermediate School, stepped up her Girl Scout cookie-selling game ...

Crimes Against Children Unit raids home in Niles

NILES — A home was raided Monday by state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Crimes Against Children Unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Jill Del Greco, a spokesperson for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, confirmed the Crimes Against Children Unit was at the home, but she could not comment further. Special Agent Vicki Anderson of the FBI said the investigation and warrant were served in the 900 block of Frederick Street and no one was taken into custody. Everything is sealed at the moment but more information ...

New treasurer appointed in Niles

NILES — Stephen Telego was appointed Tuesday to serve as city treasurer through the end of the year. Members of the Niles Democratic Central Committee appointed Telego, who was the only person to apply for the position. Telego had been serving as interim treasurer since the resignation of former Treasurer Janet Jones. “He was the only one who expressed an interest so it was a very easy appointment,” Kathy DiCristofaro, vice chair of the Trumbull County Democratic Party, said. Telego, 64, who is retired from the banking industry, said he is happy to receive the permanent ...