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Warren aims to boost school attendance

WARREN – Sydney Johnson noticed a particular student had been missing from school: First one day, then two, then three. The student’s absence raised Johnson’s concerns, especially after realizing the girl’s siblings also had been absent. Not finding any explanation, such as ...

Danny Lee Hill case leads Yost’s annual report

WARREN — “This book (annual report) exists because monsters exist. Unfortunately, Ohio is protecting them.” These jarring words were penned by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost as he began his Capital Crimes Executive Summary that was released on Wednesday. Yost, who for a brief while in ...

Low turnout expected for May primary

Even with a number of contested local primary races, election officials in Mahoning and Trumbull counties expect low turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he predicts turnout for the May 5 primary in his county to be between 23% and 25%. Stephanie Penrose, ...

Bazetta trustee seeks to unseat first-term county commissioner

WARREN — Incumbent Trumbull County Commissioner Denny Malloy is competing with Bazetta trustee Michael J. Hovis to win the Republican nomination for the one commissioner seat available in the May 5 primary election. Hovis, 57, said there needs to be a new mindset in the way the county ...

Transcribing local history

WARREN — Despite elaborate cursive writing being in English, it’s not easily understood for a modern person who’s used to reading information online. So, on Friday, the Trumbull County Historical Society hosted a “Transcribing History” event at the Warren-Trumbull County Public ...

Hubbard Township officials question gas aggregate status

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Nearly 2,700 residential properties could be left paying higher utility rates after trustees learned they were listed as removed on the county’s website because of a third-party email. Trustee Eric Lamb said Friday that he’s fielded 30 phone calls throughout the week ...