CORTLAND — A portion of a former golf course could be rezoned to allow for large residential lots, according to legislation under consideration by Cortland City Council. Council held a public hearing Monday to rezone Walnut Run Resources Plat No. 1 from a Service District to a Residential ...
Staff photos / Bob Coupland Helicopter paramedic and boy Cole Kihm, 9, of Lordstown, left, spends time in the University Hospital medical/critical care transport helicopter speaking with Jason Sharron, a paramedic, at the recent Lordstown Safety Day at the Lordstown schools parking lot. The ...
NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls Board of Education has approved a policy to permit appropriately trained facility dogs to work in the school district under the supervision of a designated staff handler. Superintendent Andreas Johansson said the purpose of the dogs would be to support students' emotional well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, encourage positive social interaction and provide a calming presence for students who may benefit from the experience. The dogs also can support school staff members. Johansson said the dog would be inside the school building. He said there is a ...
YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault of a female protester by three men at the Oct. 12 President Donald Trump rally at Youngstown’s Covelli Centre. Sheriff Jerry Greene said Wednesday his department has identified three men – two from the area and one from New Jersey – who were allegedly involved in the incident. Videos of the altercation show that at least one man punched the woman in the face and pulled her hair. Greene said he expected the victim to file charges, but when that didn’t occur, his department looked through ...
LORDSTOWN - The village police department is planning a shooting training range on the former Kunkel property off state Route 45. Village council previously had approved spending up to $1,500 for a training range. Police officer Brett Blank said the barriers for the shooting range have to be changed due to the sandy ground and soil at the property. Blank said there will not be concrete barriers due to the soil being unstable. He said instead of concrete blocks, grindings and dirt will be used for the lateral walls to protect the range. He said most of the dirt will come from a large ...
WHAT: Board of Education regular meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Kimberly Barrell, Michele Lamb, Sarah Conroy, Mary Ann McMahon and Christopher Parise The board: * Accepted the following donations: several boxes of outdoor toys and breakfast from Grace Church to Niles Primary School staff; several coffee cups from Barb Broz to Niles Primary School for Santa's Workshop; school supplies from Walmart to Niles Primary School. * Accepted Rebecca Martin's resignation as a bus driver. * Approved a one-year limited contract for Edward Snider as an assistant custodian at Niles Middle School, ...
