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Campaign promotes youth driver safety

With school back in session, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to prioritize safe driving habits and encouraging families to talk to their young drivers about how to be responsible when behind the wheel. “Learning to drive is an exciting time in a teen’s life. But with it comes added responsibility,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “In Ohio, we are committed to making driver training accessible to all new drivers because safe roads depend on drivers who stay focused and make smart choices behind the wheel.” In Ohio, drivers ages 15 to 24 were involved in 158,287 ...

New law creates state defense and space commission

Gov. Mike DeWine had a bill signing ceremony for a new law to create the Ohio Defense and Space Commission — legislation sponsored by state Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles. The Monday ceremony follows DeWine officially signing the bill into law on July 7. Santucci said: “Ohio is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of American defense and aerospace innovation. This commission will bring together the right partners to compete for investment, grow advanced manufacturing, support our military installations and create good-paying jobs across our state.” The bill passed ...

On the record: Niles

WHAT: Park board meeting Sept. 8 PRESENT: Harry Salapata and Heidi Barker ABSENT: Jaclyn Gerberry The board: • Approved a contract with Terreri Construction for a fence and concrete project at Wilder Field at $208,600. • Heard from Park Director Mark Pallante that new turf was installed inside the wellness center at $171,345. The center was closed for two weeks this summer to accommodate the work. • Will rebid for the multipurpose recreation play area planned for the northeastern corner of Waddell Park. Pallante said bids were high and the project may be scaled ...

Making the grade: County schools meet state standards

A new academic year is in full swing, and districts across the Mahoning Valley are learning what leaps — or steps back — they took over the past year, as Ohio hands out its report cards. Released Tuesday morning, these assessments offer insight into how schools in the Valley are faring ...

Commission expected to vote on annexation

WARREN – Trumbull County Commissioners are expected to vote today on an annexation petition of 61.65 acres of land in Howland and Weathersfield townships to Niles that is owned by JRD Holdings Inc. that is expected to be used for a housing development. Jason Altobelli, a managing partner of JRD Holdings, noted getting the petition passed is one step needed to be able to do any future development on the land. “We are here to give the commissioners the annexation petition that has been agreed upon by the various townships and cities,” Altobelli said after the completion of the ...

Company officials address proposed data center for McDonald

McDONALD — Officials with Oppidan said a proposed data center possibly to be located at the former McDonald Steel property will mean 250 full-time jobs and $7.3 million in property taxes for the village, but residents are concerned with emissions, noise and environmental issues if such a facility is built. While a handful of people held “No Data Center” signs outside the McDonald High School gymnasium, more than 190 gathered inside to hear from Oppidan officials. Drew Johnson, senior vice president of development for Oppidan, of Minnesota, which also builds senior housing, said ...