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Niles mayor details plans for state grant

NILES — One project aimed at improving the quality of life for students actively commuting to school wrapped up earlier this year, but another one is in the works thanks to state funding, according to Mayor Steven Mientkiewicz. Niles was one of two Trumbull County communities among the 17 that received about $8.8 million from this year’s Ohio Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program, which was announced in mid-August. The Safe Routes to School program is designed to help communities build and improve infrastructure near schools, encompassing sidewalks, ...

Niles students ace state testing

Staff report NILES — Perfection times ten. Ten Niles City Schools students achieved perfect scores on Ohio State Tests administered during the spring. The district school board honored them during its August meeting. “This is the first time in my tenure with the district that we ...

Newspaper seeks nominations for Twenty Under 20

Staff report WARREN — It’s been 14 years since the Tribune Chronicle started honoring the youngest and most impressive leaders in Trumbull County with its annual Twenty Under 20 program. For the 14th year, the Tribune Chronicle will recognize 20 high-achieving individuals younger than 20 years old for their leadership skills through volunteerism, extracurricular activities and academic achievements. “High school staff, parents, youth organizations, faith or civic groups are encouraged to nominate students for this award,” said Sue Shafer, community events coordinator for ...

Putting dots on the map for land use

KINSMAN — Officials and residents from several northeastern Trumbull County communities had the chance to let their voices be heard not by speaking but by putting dots on maps of what they feel is important for development of a countywide comprehensive land-use plan. The Trumbull County ...

Brian Jones has admitted his first three seasons as the Howland head football coach were tough. While rebuilding the “foundation” after taking over a program that had gone 4-16 over the previous two years, the Tigers endured a winless campaign in 2023, a 1-9 season in 2024 and a 2-8 record ...

Cortland woman killed in collision with horse in Bazetta Township

BAZETTA — A Cortland woman, 42, died Friday morning in a collision with a horse on state Route 46 near Cadwallader Sonk Road in Bazetta Township while she was riding a motorcycle. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Warren Post is investigating the 4:20 a.m. crash. The Bazetta Township Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene. A 2006 Suzuki GXR 1000 motorcycle operated by Heather M. Robinson, 42, of Cortland was traveling south on Route 46 when two horses entered the roadway. Robinson struck one of the horses, causing her motorcycle to travel off the right side of the road and ...