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Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its annual Trumbull County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Trumbull County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and should include no more than five pages of supporting ...

UPDATE: Man arrested on assault charge at Acton event at Canfield Fair

CANFIELD — A man was arrested by Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair on Sunday afternoon. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, is at the Mahoning County jail on two charges of assault and one count of disorderly conduct, ...

5 bound over to grand jury in golf course vandalism

WARREN — The five young men charged with felony vandalism, accused of causing $41,000 in damage to the Cranberry Hills Golf Course in Champion, waived preliminary hearings Thursday, and their cases were bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury. Joshua Meese, 18, of Aspen Drive; Colton ...

Niles mayor details plans for state grant

NILES — One project aimed at improving the quality of life for students actively commuting to school wrapped up earlier this year, but another one is in the works thanks to state funding, according to Mayor Steven Mientkiewicz. Niles was one of two Trumbull County communities among the 17 that received about $8.8 million from this year’s Ohio Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program, which was announced in mid-August. The Safe Routes to School program is designed to help communities build and improve infrastructure near schools, encompassing sidewalks, ...

Niles students ace state testing

Staff report NILES — Perfection times ten. Ten Niles City Schools students achieved perfect scores on Ohio State Tests administered during the spring. The district school board honored them during its August meeting. “This is the first time in my tenure with the district that we ...

Newspaper seeks nominations for Twenty Under 20

Staff report WARREN — It’s been 14 years since the Tribune Chronicle started honoring the youngest and most impressive leaders in Trumbull County with its annual Twenty Under 20 program. For the 14th year, the Tribune Chronicle will recognize 20 high-achieving individuals younger than 20 years old for their leadership skills through volunteerism, extracurricular activities and academic achievements. “High school staff, parents, youth organizations, faith or civic groups are encouraged to nominate students for this award,” said Sue Shafer, community events coordinator for ...