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Local doctor donates $1.25M to YSU nursing program

YOUNGSTOWN - Dr. Chander M. Kohli, a prominent local neurosurgeon and former chair of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, has donated $1.25 million to YSU’s Centofanti School of Nursing, located within the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, in honor of his late wife, Karen Kohli. In recognition of this gift, the second-floor east nursing wing in the Bitonte College will be formally known as the “Karen L. Kohli Nursing Wing.” “Dr. Kohli’s generosity is a powerful testament to his lasting commitment to Youngstown State University and to the community ...

Girard to proceed with ARP funds for Wellman Theater

GIRARD - Wanting to make sure they use the remaining nearly $70,000 in American Rescue Plan funds before the end of the year, council approved having Engineer Zach Teter proceed with work at the Wellman Theater on West Liberty Street. Teter said at Tuesday's council meeting the $70,000 is what remains of the ARP funds the city received. All ARP funds must be used by the end of the year or must be returned to the federal government, which granted the money to the state during the pandemic. The state disbursed the funds to counties, who then disbursed funds to their local communities. ...

Hundreds walk to support Alzheimer’s research

YOUNGSTOWN – More than 300 people took a walk Saturday for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter as it hosted its Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday at Youngstown State University. These annual walks take place nationwide, and are meant to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, research and support. According to event organizer Keyana Carter, the funds raised by the walk go into the association’s various services across the Mahoning Valley, all of which support treatment for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. “This event, and the funds ...

Youngstown man accused of damaging Liberty hotel glass

LIBERTY - A Youngstown man faces charges after being accused of breaking some glass and leaving for a nearby hotel early Wednesday. Alexander Blandon, 42, pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal damaging or endangering, menacing and obstructing official business in front of Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffery Adler. According to a police report, officers were called to the Super 8 Motel around 12:30 a.m. for a criminal damaging report, and the employee working the front desk in the lobby said someone threw something at a window, shattering the glass and breaking a door. The employee ...

Trumbull County fire departments will benefit from state funds

HOWLAND - While Howland's fire department came up short in obtaining all of the funding it was seeking for a project aimed at centralizing emergency training, fire Chief Raymond Pace considers the $450,000 obtained to be a "massive step in the right direction." Pace, as part of his remarks at Wednesday's regular trustees meeting, noted that trustees gave the fire department and Howland Training Center permission to apply for a new regional training facility, through the state capital budget. Pace said he received a phone call from State Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, notifying fire ...

Larry Larson regains 1st Ward council seat

WARREN - City Council voted 5-4 Wednesday night to put former 1st Ward Councilman Larry Larson back in the seat he held before it was won by Pastor Todd Johnson in 2021. Johnson resigned from the position effective Oct. 1 after announcing earlier this year that he would be relocating himself and his family to Jamaica, Queens, New York City. After the votes were cast, Larson received congratulations from a number of people and told 4th Ward Councilman James Shaffer, "I guarantee I will do a good job." Larson previously served four two-year terms as 1st Ward council member. He will serve ...