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Warren council could tackle redistricting this month

WARREN — City council on Monday received proposals to redraw the city’s seven ward boundaries for the first time in more than three decades. Council is seeking to correct population imbalances that reach nearly 41% between some districts and bring the city into compliance with state and federal equal representation requirements. The presentation by Trevor Martin, program coordinator for the League of Women Voters of Ohio, followed a series of town hall meetings that took place across the wards between March and April. Council is expected to deliberate on specific boundary ...

Vote on Miner’s residency postponed

WARREN — Despite all four Trumbull County Board of Elections members expressing skepticism about Jason Miner’s insistence that he did not falsely use an address on a nomination petition to get elected as a Republican central committee member, the board will take more time to consider the ...

Hubbard passes 1-year data center halt

HUBBARD — City officials moved forward with action to quell residents’ concerns about a potential data center, placing a suspension on any action that would allow one to enter the community. Officials at Monday’s regular council meeting approved a 12-month moratorium on the construction, placement or operation of a data center within the city, and declared an emergency. Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, who requested that Law Director Mark Villano draw up the necessary legislation for it at a May 18 meeting, said officials normally do three readings on most matters to ...

Lordstown eyes moratorium on businesses using battery storage systems

LORDSTOWN — Saying they want to be prepared in case a business seeks a permit that would utilize small mobile reactors or battery energy storage systems, village council on Monday approved a 180-day moratorium on such permits. Council approved first readings of two motions for the moratorium for any entity that would use small mobile reactors or battery energy storage systems. Mayor Jackie Woodward said the village has no company using such equipment to her knowledge but wants officials to have time to research such reactors and energy storage systems. “We are planning ahead so ...

Niles Community Services has new leader

NILES — Abigail Roberts has taken the helm as director of Niles Community Services and is working with former director Jean Williams, who served 40 years for NCS. The agency, located in Niles, serves residents of Niles, McDonald, Mineral Ridge and Weathersfield and the families of children ...

Champion man helped keep USAF planes flying

EDITOR’S NOTE: To suggest a veteran for this series, which runs weekly through Veterans Day, email Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or call her at 330-841-1737. CHAMPION — Terry Austin wanted to serve his country in the military after his 1963 Maplewood High School ...