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YSU plans military lecture series

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will present “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Military History,” a four-part public lecture series examining the evolution and impact of conflict across historical, cultural, social and political contexts. The free series will take place throughout the 2026-27 academic year at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. Each session will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and include short presentations, a moderated roundtable discussion, audience questions and a reception. The series is presented by YSU’s Department of Humanities and ...

Hubbard assisted by other departments at weekend fire

HUBBARD — The Eagle Joint Fire District was assisted this weekend at a house fire in the 100 block of Christian Avenue. When fire crews arrived at the scene, there was heavy smoke that could be seen coming from the roof of the structure. Hubbard crews were able to get the fire under control with the assistance from numerous other departments. The fire district’s social media site lists fire crews from Brookfield, Coitsville, Fowler, Girard, Liberty, Shenango (Pa.), Vienna and Youngstown for their mutual aid help on the structure fire Reports indicate there was damage to the ...

YSU plans military lecture series

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will present “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Military History,” a four-part public lecture series examining the evolution and impact of conflict across historical, cultural, social and political contexts. The free series will take place throughout the 2026-27 academic year at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. Each session will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and include short presentations, a moderated roundtable discussion, audience questions and a reception. The series is presented by YSU’s Department of Humanities and ...

On the record: McDonald

WHAT: Board of education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Donna Shields, Jessica Krumpak, Michael Morris, Nick Gallo and Kristina Merola The board: • Approved a two-year administrative contract for Wilma Sylak as transportation supervisor for 181 days effective Aug. 1 to July 31, 2028. She will be paid $16,000 for 2026-27 year and $16,485 for the 2027-28 year. Sylak handles bus routes and day-to-day operations of the school buses that transport elementary school students • Approved Krumpak as delegate and Merola as alternate to the Ohio School Boards Association conference in November.

Penguins waddle back to campus

Staff photo / R. Michael Semple Monday marked the first day of classes at Youngstown State University. Taking a break between sessions, from left, are Abriana Liberatore, 21, of Howland, a biology student; Eileen Beck, 21, also of Howland, who is in the forensic science program; Emily Dew, ...

Feds sue Girard-area landlord

The Justice Department announced Monday that it has filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of rental properties in the Girard area, alleging he engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, alleges that Alfred Falgiani Jr., 72, of Girard, sexually harassed female tenants beginning in 2008. According to the complaint, Falgiani offered housing-related benefits in exchange for sexual contact, made unwelcome sexual comments and advances to female tenants, subjected ...