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Assistant AD, tech assistant losing jobs with Girard schools

GIRARD — Because of financial concerns the school district is facing, the Girard Board of Education at its meeting Thursday approved a reduction in force of two positions. The cut positions, effective June 30, are an assistant athletic director and a technology assistant. Superintendent Bryan O’Hara said the cuts were made because of financial woes the district is facing and have nothing to do with the performance of individuals. He said a reduction in force is never an easy decision, but with changes in state funding and a decline in student enrollment, a decision had to be ...

Champion zoning board rejects change request

CHAMPION — The township zoning commission last week voted 5-0 against a zone change request by trustees to change part of the zoning on the former Champion Central Elementary property off state Route 45. Zoning board member John Streitferdt said trustees wanted to change part of the property from residential to commercial. He said the first 40 feet of the property closest to Route 45 is already zoned commercial, while the 200 feet at the rear of the property is zoned residential. Streitferdt said the rear of the property is next to a residential neighborhood and the board felt that ...

Local leaders react to shots fired incident at DC gala

Reactions from local officials about the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents Dinner: Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown said, “The United States is built on freedom and respect for all. There is no room for violence that endangers the life of any human being. Moreover the issue of gun violence must be addressed. Violence is never the answer. We all must look deeper into the human heart to build each other up rather than tear each other down. We pray for peace in moments of disagreement and discord.” Bonnar said as the nation prepares to celebrate its ...

Suspect in Washington shooting incident aired grievances to family

WASHINGTON — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before an attack that authorities ...

Work ramps up on pedestrian bridges at parks in Warren

WARREN — Drivers and pedestrians along West Market Street may notice construction activity picking up near the Mahoning River where a fence now surrounds the lot between Thumm’s Bike & Clock Shop and The Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League. Work is underway on the Perkins Park ...