County passes 2.5% reduction in property taxes

June 25, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday that will reduce the amount of taxes that county property owners will have to pay by 2.5%. In making the vote, the commissioners acknowledged the decision likely will not be popular with school leaders and other elected officials because it will hurt their financial bottom line because of the reduced amount they will receive. However, the commissioners said it is time to help residents that feel burdened by escalating property taxes. Commissioner Denny Malloy noted this decision will not only ...

Commissioners give Mecca $100K for town hall project

June 25, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Commissioners on Wednesday approved providing Mecca Township trustees $100,000 in additional American Rescue Plan funds to be used to finance a new town hall and community center. Trustee Christen Clemson on Tuesday passionately pleaded with the commissioners that if they did not provide additional funding for the town hall project, it would not get done. Clemson initially requested $175,000 from the commissioners to add to the $540,000 already obtained for the project from an earlier ARP allocation and a separate state grant, but commissioners asked if ...

Vienna names new police chief

June 25, 2026

VIENNA — A months-long interview process has come to a head, concluding with the township having its new police chief and sergeant. At Tuesday’s special meeting, trustees approved hiring Daniel Adkins as the township’s next police chief, following their need for one after Brian Darbey, who filled in after Bob Ludt’s resignation in 2024, expressed plans to retire later this year. Adkins, a 34-year veteran, served his last shift with the Niles Police Department Jan. 8, beginning his career in Weathersfield in 1992 and joining Niles seven years later as the department’s ...

Newton Falls announces new village manager

June 25, 2026

NEWTON FALLS — After several months of seeking applicants and conducting interviews, village council at a special meeting Wednesday named Jeremy Shaffer of Geneva-on-the-Lake as the new village manager, starting July 6. Shaffer was approved for a three-year contract at $112,000 annually. “I thank council for hiring me. I look forward to the opportunity to serve Newton Falls. I will work with council on what their vision is for moving the community forward. I will learn about the village and serve the residents of Newton Falls,” he said. Shaffer served as village administrator ...

Mathews principal gives summer updates

June 25, 2026

VIENNA — School has been out for nearly a month, and one school administrator provided updates as the district prepares for the new year — namely in the improvements department, noting a plethora of them. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Mathews Board of Education heard from Mathews High School Principal George Garrett, who said students’ schedules have been finalized ahead of the 2026-27 school year, with parents being notified of any conflicts in their schedules via email or phone call. Garrett said the school will continue its partnership with the Warren-Trumbull County Public ...

Southington board promotes principal to superintendent

June 25, 2026

SOUTHINGTON — Troy Beall, who has served the past two years as the Southington Local Schools’ middle and high school principal, will be taking on a new role as district superintendent. The board of education on Wednesday approved a three-year contract for Beall on a 210-day contract starting Aug. 1 at $94,500. Beall said before coming to Southington, he was a high school teacher and baseball and golf coach for 18 years. He also was an administrator for 10 years in Fort Meyers, Florida. He said although he was a native Floridian, he came to Ohio to continue his career. “With ...