AUSTINTOWN — A family watches as their home is destroyed by a fire. Clothes, furniture and photographs become nothing more than memories among the ashes. Making a tragic situation even worse occurs when beloved pets become victims and are lost in the blaze as well. According to the ...
At its June meeting, The Raymond John Wean Foundation board of directors approved $637,000 of grants to three organizations to support economic opportunity, community revitalization and public and civic sector leadership in the Mahoning Valley. The organizations that received grants are: • Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Inc. For more than 50 years, Goodwill has supported individuals in overcoming barriers to employment, including economic hardship, disabilities and other challenges. Services include vocational assessments, skills training, transitional work experience, job ...
BRACEVILLE — Township officials gathered last week to hear from the new head of the Ohio Township Association who addressed issues of concern for local communities. Kyle Brooks, the new executive director of the association, spent a day meeting with trustees and other officials from Braceville, Bristol, Champion, Bazetta and Newton townships. “I wanted to gather information on what issues are affecting the townships in Trumbull County to see what we can do at the state level to help them. If there are any main issues, we can present that to the state legislators,” he ...
WHAT: Board of education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Terry Kelly, Megan Gibbs, Elizabeth Dunn, LeeAn Westenfelder and Steve Gilanyi The board: • Heard from Westenfelder that the Southington Community Trust has Petrosky Brothers making repairs in the basement at the historic Chalker Building, which had flooding. • Approved James Wolke as dean of students on a one-year contract at $29,000 for four hours per school day. Wolke had resigned as physical education teacher on May 29. • Set athletic participation fee at $50 per athlete for the 2026-27 school year. Fees are due prior to ...
Events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: FRIDAY • CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for children. • MESOPOTAMIA — The Mesopotamia Ox Roast will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 3 to 5 at the township center at state Routes 87 and 534. More than 160 dealers and live entertainment, as well as the famous roast beef sandwiches, will be featured. There will be a pancake ...
WHAT: City council meeting Wednesday PRESENT: John Brown, Helen Rucker, Tina Milner, Greg Greathouse, Todd Johnson, Ron White, James Shaffer, Mike Shrodek, Greg Thumm, Honeya Price and Mayor Doug Franklin Council: • Heard from Franklin about a community center for the city on Woodland Avenue working with Inspiring Minds, a local nonprofit. He said residents have expressed interest in having a center. Franklin said council may need to pass legislation at the next meeting for transferring funds for the project. • Heard from Franklin who attended this week’s opening of the ...
