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Operators of Warren recycling center will battle on following theft

WARREN — The operators of a West Market Street recycling center who both serve in the military lost about $1,000 in merchandise to thieves this week, but they said they will soldier on. Chief Operating Officer Noe Lugo and Clover Recycling owner Jenny Smith lost $1,000 in tools sometime Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, so they spent the night in the facility Wednesday night, waiting, in case the person or persons came back. Their hunch was correct because a little before 8 a.m. Thursday, two young men broke in. Lugo said he chased them and thought he had trapped them in the ...

AWL hosts pet yoga to help with adoptions

VIENNA — Officials at the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County are always looking at ways to get their shelter dogs and cats adopted and have added shelter pet yoga as a way for people to exercise while also seeing the available dogs. Maggie Guy, volunteer coordinator for the Animal Welfare League, said every other month, people come to the AWL for yoga classes. “While people are doing yoga, we showcase some of our animals. People can relax as they do yoga as some of the animals awaiting adoption walk among them. The event lets the animals get familiar with people who come ...

State and local at a glance: Kristen Rock sets schedule to meet with county voters

Kristen Rock sets schedule to meet with county voters Kristen Rock, the Democratic candidate for Trumbull County commissioner, will discuss her plans for the county with residents during a series of public meetings. Rock said every decision made by county government should be measured against how well it directly improves the lives of residents. Rock’s meeting dates are: • 8 a.m. Thursday, Panera Bread on Elm Road. • 10 a.m. Friday, Niles SCOPE Center. • 7 p.m. Sept. 21 via Zoom. Email cardwellelizabeth@gmail.com for meeting details. • 5 p.m. Sept. 22, Girard ...

TCTC unveils new additions

CHAMPION — A new addition to the Trumbull Career and Technical Center is intended to be a metaphorical triangle, with job exploration possibilities, preparation for skilled and talented students to serve the manufacturing industry, and support for student success at its top and two ...

Warren City Council to discuss Flock cameras

WARREN — In addition to Warren City Council approving a one-year moratorium on data centers at Wednesday’s meeting, another hot-button item was briefly discussed — Flock cameras. Flock cameras use Automated License Plate Recognition technology manufactured and are distributed by the Atlanta-based company Flock Safety. The cameras typically are mounted on roadside poles and record license plate numbers of millions of vehicles and report them to subscribing police departments and homeowner associations. Through the ability to interface with the FBI and other crime databases, the ...

Nelly Covelli show postponed

Nelly won’t be heating up the Covelli Centre until December. Sunday’s concert at the Youngstown arena is postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances,” according to venue operator JAC Management. The new date is Dec. 11. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. For those unable to attend in December, refunds will be available through the original point of purchase until Oct. 10.