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School funding forum is Sept. 29 at LaBrae High

LEAVITTSBURG — The Greater Western Reserve School Funding Forum, hosted by the LaBrae Local School District, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in the high school auditorium. Local taxpayers, property owners and community leaders are invited to a high-impact community discussion on public school funding in Ohio. An expert panel will explore how state and local policies connect to impact your wallet and your schools. Featured topics and speakers will include: • Fair School Funding-Then & Now: An update on Ohio’s school funding model, with former State Rep. John Patterson ...

Penguin City hosts Oktoberfest fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN — For about 20 years, Denise Seman has run a Mineral Ridge-based business called Crafty Shop of Horrors, but it’s likely those on the autism spectrum who pay her shop a visit found many more halcyon items than horrifying ones. “It’s good to support the autism society. ... ...

On the record: Niles council and Mathews school board

Niles WHAT: City council meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Doug Sollitto, Michael Lastic, Ed Stredney, Todd Weddell, Aaron Johnstone, James Sheely and Frank Leskovec ABSENT: Jimmy Julian Council: • Passed an ordinance accepting and confirming the dedication of Illumination Point Drive as a public street of the City of Niles. • Passed a resolution authorizing the service director to issue a request for qualifications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant screen enclosure project. • Passed an ordinance authorizing the service director to advertise for bids and enter into a ...

On the record: McDonald school board and TCTC

McDonald WHAT: Board of education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Nick Gall, Jessica Krumpak, Kristina Merola, Michael Morris and Donna Shields The board: • Approved a three-year contract with Amanda Latell as treasurer of McDonald schools at a salary of $79,000 for 260 work days effective Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. • Approved an agreement with All Ways Construction LLC to have designated property at the athletic facility to establish district bus parking at a cost of $82,870. • Renewed an agreement with PureResults water treatment program with Gardiner for the two ...

Trumbull County courts: Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses granted Sept. 8 to 11 in Trumbull County: Alexandra J. Wedge, 33, Austintown, and Stephen E. Hulick, 33, Warren Abbey K. Lane, 31, Warren, and Andrew A. Cavender, 27, Warren Brenden C. Clifford, 29, Niles, and Sabrina R. Morrison, 26, Newton Falls Eun Yun, 24, Warren, and Jeong Hyun Ju, 29, Warren Ashton A. Eskins, 24, Warren, and Faith R. Miller, 25, Newton Falls Noah W. Anderson, 25, McDonald, and Bryanna M. Hagerty, 22, McDonald Delilah M. Post, 22, Farmdale, and Jason R. Thomas, 30, Newton Falls Xavier M. Bernhagen, 27, Warren, and Taytum R. ...

100 years and counting

WARREN — Attendees provided the secret for a long life at a luncheon, “Celebrating Our Centenarians,” on Friday morning at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Sponsored by the Trumbull County Commissioners and organized through the Trumbull County Senior Levy office, the event ...