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McDonald seeks public input on tennis court project

McDONALD - Village officials are seeking public input on a proposed project to resurface the tennis courts at Woodland Park. Mayor Ray Lewis said the Village intends to submit a grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to secure funding for the proposed improvements. He said the project would involve resurfacing the existing tennis courts at Woodland Park to improve playing conditions, enhance safety and extend the useful life of the recreational facilities. These improvements are part of the Village's ongoing efforts ...

Liberty man’s charges dismissed by Howland police

HOWLAND - Charges were dismissed against a Liberty man that was wrongly accused of assaulting a young child earlier this month. According to a police report obtained Friday, officers were called to Longhorn Steakhouse for reports of multiple people fighting in the restaurant. The officer spoke with a woman, who said her 10-year-old son had been assaulted by a man after an argument broke out, adding that she was speaking with a manager when a white, heavy set man with a gray beard began making loud racial comments toward her. The report states the man made comments about here needing ...

Bazetta trustees approve paving project

BAZETTA — Township trustees approved spending up to $235,542 to pave Timberline Drive and Ravine Run during their regular meeting this week. Trustees Michael Hovis, Bob McBride and Joel Davis unanimously approved the expenditure from the township's general fund as part of the 2026 paving contract with R.T. Vernal. The board also rescinded an earlier paving resolution and approved a change order removing Cadwallader Sonk from the contract. Road Superintendent Michael Arnal reported that crews had completed this year's crack-sealing work and were preparing for winter. He also reported ...

Oct. 17-18 Week in History: Romance and tragedy in PA

120 Years Ago, 1906 Transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Romance and tragedy, fond ambition wrecked. Daughter’s disobedience followed by a father’s revenge. Youthful couple. Principals in a sensation born in hills of Pennsylvania. Attempt at murder charged ...

Hubbard trustees set data center meeting

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP - It's been nearly a year since trustees put a data center moratorium in place, and residents will have the chance to have their voice heard in the coming weeks. Trustees at Wednesday's meeting set a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Hubbard High School Auditorium to discuss data center zoning language proposed by the township's zoning commission that was unsealed at a Tuesday's meeting. Trustees will have 20 days after the meeting to decide whether to adopt or reject the proposal, according to Trustee Monica Baker at the meeting. The proposed language ...

Pepper: Trumbull, Mahoning could decide governor’s race

HOWLAND – David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said the gubernatorial race will likely be decided by the results in Mahoning and particularly, Trumbull counties. Pepper said before a Trumbull County Democratic Party dinner on Thursday: “Trumbull County is almost ...