BROOKFIELD — Under normal circumstances, a military profile involves an interview and brief photo session with the subject at a nearby location. In the case of Louis Foust III of Brookfield that was impossible as the Army Reservist is on active duty. Stationed at Fort Bliss, a major United ...
A new statewide initiative to help children get a strong start in life, stay on track through school and prepare for college, training or meaningful careers has been launched. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel this week announced the creation of Ohio’s Regional Education Partnerships. The state will have 12 regional partnerships to unite local education leaders, employers, workforce organizations and other community partners to identify and address the most pressing challenges facing young Ohioans as they progress through school and into the workforce. Locally, DeWine ...
CHAMPION — Township officials said they plan to see what they can do to address flooding along Young’s Run. Trustee Doug Emerine said the three trustees, other township officials and members of the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District recently walked along Young’s Run, which travels north to south. “We are trying to get some help to get it cleaned up to alleviate all the flooding issues we have had. When it rains, it overflows and there are problems with nearby residential yards flooding,” Emerine said. Emerine said during a recent meeting that Young’s ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society. The 1890s marked a turbulent time in United States’ history. Industrialization created more jobs, but the hazardous working conditions caused discontent among the workers. There were three major labor conflicts during the early part of the decade: the Homestead Lockout in 1892, the Cripple Creek Miners’ Strike in 1894, and the Pullman Boycott in 1894. Each of these illustrated the major issues the workers had, which centered around the idea of being ...
NEWTON FALLS — Event organizers for this year’s Falls Treasure Hunt plan to continue the event in 2027 with Fieldview Acres Mercantile and Sarchione Chevrolet of Garrettsville announcing a partnership for the next event. Thomas Colosimo, owner of Fieldview Acres Mercantile, said “The Great American Treasure Road Trip: Chapter II aims to build on the success of the 2026 hunt, bringing visitors, excitement and economic activity back to the area.” Colosimo said Fieldview Acres Mercantile will be an official partner with Sarchione Chevrolet next year. “The next adventure, The ...
CANFIELD — While the musical acts Sunday and today at the 180th Canfield Fair are major attractions, Saturday’s big event involved two beloved figures that brought crowds together to celebrate their marital bliss. The fair’s longtime mascot, Rooster, married Grace, who debuted this year in a wedding ceremony that brought nearly 200 people to the gazebo area in the Western Reserve Village. “This was so much fun for the community, and it talks about all the things that go out here for the families that come out here, our patrons and our vendors,” said Canfield Area Court ...
