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3 join board of Autism Society

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley has appointed three new members to its board of directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues its mission to support autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. “We are proud to welcome these new board members at an important moment for our organization,” said Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer, board president of the ASMV. “Each brings professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to being the connection for individuals and families from diagnosis through every stage of life. Their ...

Agenda

• TRUMBULL COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISDABILITIES will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the Tomaski Center, 45 North Road, Niles. • GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. The finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. • LAKEVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the high school media center. • CHAMPION BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the PK-8 school cafeteria. • HOWLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Howland Springs School. • LIBERTY BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in the ...

H.O.P.E. honorees announced for 2026

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has announced the 2026 H.O.P.E. honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by The Hope Foundation, the 2026 H.O.P.E. for Lifetime Achievement will be presented at the 14th annual Wine for Hope April 17 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. These exceptional individuals will be recognized for their tireless dedication to improving the quality of life throughout our community. They are: • Shannon Arcade — RaeArc Industries • Nicolle Byler — Self-employed • Jessica Lett — New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center • ...

Learn about Bigfoot in Niles

BIGFOOT RESEARCHING: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will host a program with Bigfoot researcher Amy Bue at 6 p.m. Thursday. A writer and educator from Northeast Ohio, Bue’s fascination with Bigfoot started in 2012, when she saw something she couldn’t explain. Although Bue’s private field research is concentrated in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest, and her work with the Olympic Project is based in Washington State, she crosses the country speaking and researching in areas of high interest while following up on witness reports and looking for evidence of ...

Honor roll: HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

(* denotes 4.0) THIRD GRADE Alaina McGhee Odysseus Phillips FOURTH GRADE Levi Elliott Anna Simoudis FIFTH GRADE Magnar Phillips* SIXTH GRADE Vasilia Simoudis* SEVENTH GRADE Joshua Biggs EIGHTH GRADE Crystal Leadbeater* Aubrielle McGhee*

Reflecting on a decade with OSU Extension

Hello Trumbull County! As I reflect on recently celebrating my 10-year anniversary with OSU Extension, it’s hard to believe how quickly a decade can pass. In 2015, my wife and I were living in Maine, while I worked on my graduate degree. We loved the scenery, but being 15 hours from our families made it difficult for our daughter to spend meaningful time with her grandparents. When I discovered that OSU Extension was hiring in Northeast Ohio, it felt like the opportunity we had been waiting for — and I am grateful every day that they offered me the position. Moving to Trumbull ...