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ODOT official explains Howland Corners project

HOWLAND — Yet another round of road work has started in the township, but the changes it brings to the traffic patterns will only last for a few months, according to Ray Marsch, public information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4. He said they’re closing some ...

WARREN — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called out to an officer-involved shooting in the city Friday afternoon. The shooting, which happened in a dead-end corner of Charles Avenue SE, left that portion of the road blocked off with crime scene tape. Warren Police Capt. Robert Massucci said no officers were injured and two people were transported to the hospital, but he refused to answer any more questions. Jacob Conde, whose residence borders the crime scene and had tape wrapped around one of his trees, said he was still waking up and sitting on his couch when he ...

Passport encourages exploration of history in Trumbull

Folks don’t need a passport to get around in Trumbull County, but they might win a prize if they have one. “This Is Trumbull: A Local History Adventure” is a passport program created by the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau and local historical societies. Savannah Moss, collections manager at the Trumbull County Historical Society, said it’s something they’ve talked about for a while, but they didn’t want there to be financial obstacles that would keep people from participating. Also, some of the local historic venues have limited hours, which also would impede ...

Lakeview ready for another playoff run after 3rd straight NE8 title

CORTLAND — For most of the season, Lakeview looked to be well on its way to another Northeast 8 Conference title. But a hiccup against Girard on May 5 briefly threw a wrench into those plans. However, after holding off South Range in 10 innings the following day, the Bulldogs clinched ...

Champion plans for additions to science learning lab

CHAMPION — An outdoor learning area will be added onto this year to enhance student opportunities. David Murduck, a fifth-grade science teacher at Champion Middle School, said the lab is located behind the K-8 school complex. He said hay bales are used in the gardens because, as they ...

Mathews starts slow, finishes strong to beat Kidron Central Christian

VIENNA — Going into this season, Mathews started on the ground level. Returning just one full-time starter at a new position and a part-time starter from last season, these new girls were going to have to learn fast. They’ve grown significantly over the course of the season, but the ...