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Weathersfield names new school board member

WEATHERSFIELD — The Board of Education has selected Matt Glidewell to fill an unexpired term on the board with the recent death of board member Tim Gleason. The board met in a special session Monday, where Glidewell was selected from 14 applicants who sought the position. Superintendent Damon Dohar said Glidewell will serve through Dec. 31, 2027, and if he chooses to continue on the board, will need to run in the November 2027 general election. Glidewell serves as assistant superintendent for the Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities and holds a master’s degree in ...

Vacant home ignites practice for local fire departments

WEATHERSFIELD — Firefighters from several Mahoning Valley fire departments have spent the past four Mondays practicing putting out planned fires in a vacant house in Weathersfield. McDonald fire Chief Fred Marcum said there have been planned burns in the house for the past four Mondays. He ...

Warrant issued for Girard man accused of threatening partner

LIBERTY — A temporary warrant was issued Monday for a Girard man accused of threatening to kill his significant other and two juvenile children. John Newman, 56, faces a charge of domestic violence in Girard Municipal Court. According to a police report, officers were called to a Churchill Road residence in reference to a domestic, and dispatchers said the caller alleged that her significant other was threatening her and was highly intoxicated. Dispatchers also noted there were multiple firearms in the residence. Upon arriving at the scene, officers immediately evacuated the ...

On the record: Bristol

WHAT: Board of education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Don Mickel, Jared Bilas, Brooke Vondrasek, Kristina Stephens and Candy Bemus The board: • Approved an amended contract with Superintendent Christopher Dray effective Aug. 1 at $110,572 for the 2026-27 school year. • Approved a three-year contract extension with Treasurer Megan Titus from Aug. 1, 2027 to July 31, 2030. Titus was previously granted a 2.5-year contract through July 2027 at $75,600 annually. • Approved an agreement with Cadence Care Network to provide the school district with social workers and behavioral ...

On the record: Trumbull County

WHAT: Trumbull County Educational Service Center governing board meeting Friday PRESENT: Laura Rubesich, Deborah Patchin, Carol Young and Tom Krispinsky ABSENT: Denise Domhoff The board: • Approved an agreement with Warren City Schools for principal professional development services for the district’s principals. • Approved agreements with Evolve Innovation Center and the OH WOW! Center to provide services for the STEAM program offered through the ESC. • Approved an agreement with Axess Family Services Valley Health to provide school-based health services to school ...

Former Lakeview runner raises money for diabetes through NYC marathon

When Lakeview Local Schools graduate Brooke Taylor Hays joined the cross country team in high school, she learned something a little too late. “I actually hated running,” Hays said. “I hated it because I knew running was good for you.” She eventually switched to tennis. She’s ...