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Warren council gets quick course on cameras

WARREN — Detective Michael Altiere and several top Warren police supervisors provided a quick course to members of the Warren City Council police and fire committee Thursday on the ways the department uses its Flock cameras and ways that it doesn’t. The reason for the presentation was ...

Ryan breaks school record in Warren JFK’s dominant win over Ursuline

WARREN — Entering Thursday’s home match against Ursuline, Didi Ryan knew she was on the cusp of making school history. She tried not to think about it, but it was hard for the Warren JFK senior to ignore the circumstances. Once the match kicked off, though, she was off to the races. ...

Insight reaches $5.1M deal with workers

Insight Health System has agreed to pay $5.1 million to resolve a federal lawsuit involving approximately 800 union workers released as part of Insight’s mass layoffs in March 2025. The Michigan-based healthcare provider’s initial payment of $1.5 million into a settlement fund will be made Dec. 31. Twelve payments of $300,000 each will occur through Dec. 31, 2029. Details of the preliminary settlement were released Monday. The sides originally reached the agreement following an 8 ½-hour mediation conference April 28. If approved, plaintiffs’ legal fees will account for ...

Lordstown snaps long losing streak vs. Badger, 2-1

VERNON — Badger’s earned a strong reputation in the Northeastern Athletic Conference. The Braves have been one of the top dogs in the league for years now. And that just means they’re getting everyone’s best shot. On Thursday, Lordstown’s shot was good enough, and the Red Devils ...

10 county departments get budget increases

WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday providing additional money to 10 county departments in an effort to bolster their budgets in hopes of enabling them to finish the year. The county is providing a total of $1,204,150. Those offices receiving the funds include treasurer, $125,000; sheriff, $100,000; recorder, $75,000; coroner, $78,000; domestic court, $200,000; probate court, $150,000; clerk of courts, $79,150; common pleas courts, $144,500; board of elections, $200,000; and planning commission, $52,500. Several of the offices are receiving the ...

Girard passing on punts amid dominant start to year

On paper, Girard junior Braxton Sloan is considered the team’s first-string punter. Indians coach Pat Pearson describes Sloan as “a really talented all-around athlete, someone who can do it all on the football field.” As a wide receiver, Sloan has pulled in 12 receptions through four games, including five catches for touchdowns. From his defensive backfield position, he has recorded 19 tackles. As for his punting duties, well, fans will have to just take Pearson’s word that Sloan is a viable punter. Through four games, Girard has yet to punt the football. The Indians ...