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Officials review flooding at Young’s Run

CHAMPION — Township officials said they plan to see what they can do to address flooding along Young’s Run. Trustee Doug Emerine said the three trustees, other township officials and members of the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District recently walked along Young’s Run, which travels north to south. “We are trying to get some help to get it cleaned up to alleviate all the flooding issues we have had. When it rains, it overflows and there are problems with nearby residential yards flooding,” Emerine said. Emerine said during a recent meeting that Young’s ...

Our Heritage: Labor wars and the creation of Labor Day

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society. The 1890s marked a turbulent time in United States’ history. Industrialization created more jobs, but the hazardous working conditions caused discontent among the workers. There were three major labor conflicts during the early part of the decade: the Homestead Lockout in 1892, the Cripple Creek Miners’ Strike in 1894, and the Pullman Boycott in 1894. Each of these illustrated the major issues the workers had, which centered around the idea of being ...

Falls treasure hunt planned for 2027

NEWTON FALLS — Event organizers for this year’s Falls Treasure Hunt plan to continue the event in 2027 with Fieldview Acres Mercantile and Sarchione Chevrolet of Garrettsville announcing a partnership for the next event. Thomas Colosimo, owner of Fieldview Acres Mercantile, said “The Great American Treasure Road Trip: Chapter II aims to build on the success of the 2026 hunt, bringing visitors, excitement and economic activity back to the area.” Colosimo said Fieldview Acres Mercantile will be an official partner with Sarchione Chevrolet next year. “The next adventure, The ...

We can probably assume they did the ‘Chicken Dance’

CANFIELD — While the musical acts Sunday and today at the 180th Canfield Fair are major attractions, Saturday’s big event involved two beloved figures that brought crowds together to celebrate their marital bliss. The fair’s longtime mascot, Rooster, married Grace, who debuted this year in a wedding ceremony that brought nearly 200 people to the gazebo area in the Western Reserve Village. “This was so much fun for the community, and it talks about all the things that go out here for the families that come out here, our patrons and our vendors,” said Canfield Area Court ...

ODNR seeks submissions for Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18 and older. Each year, the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp showcases a photograph of Ohio’s native wildlife species, selected through a contest and judged on the photo’s originality, composition, technical excellence and overall beauty. Submitted photos should contain a mammal other than white-tailed deer ...

Nominations sought for Twenty Under 20 award

WARREN — The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its 14th annual Twenty Under 20 program. The newspaper will recognize 20 high-achieving individuals younger than 20 for their leadership skills through volunteerism, extracurricular activities and academic achievements. Nominees need to be a resident of Trumbull County, at least a freshman in high school and no older than 19 as of Dec. 1. Nomination forms can be acquired at local high school guidance offices or by contacting community events coordinator Sue Shafer at sshafer@ tribtoday.com or 330-841-1696. Along with ...