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Land conservancy, MetroParks grow conservation corridor in Braceville

BRACEVILLE — The Western Reserve Land Conservancy has announced it has transferred 263 acres of Braceville Township property to the Trumbull County MetroParks for long-term ownership. Land conservancy officials said the acreage adds to an existing conservation corridor consisting of the 71-acre Braceville Nature Preserve and the 74-acre Braceville Nature Preserve Extension — another land conservancy project that was transferred to Trumbull County MetroParks in June 2025. Officials said this stretch of uninterrupted natural space will allow plants and wildlife to flourish and be ...

Mathews principal recaps year

VIENNA — Yet another school year is in the books at Mathews Elementary, and the Mathews Board of Education heard how the year wrapped up. Mathews Elementary School Principal Michael King used the first half of his remarks to thank several groups or individuals, such as Superintendent Russell McQuaide, noting he still had a few months left but wanted to convey it regardless. “I cannot thank our PTO enough — words cannot express how appreciative we are of everything they’ve done this year, from the balloon arches and all of the events and everything they’ve planned so ...

On the record – Lordstown

WHAT: Village council meeting Monday PRESENT: Jamie Moseley, Jessica Blank, Ron Radtka, Mark McGrail, Lamar Liming and Mayor Jackie Woodward ABSENT: Robert Bond Council: • Heard from police Chief Brent Milhoan, who said the railroad tracks on Industrial Trace are being worked on and trucks and vehicles will be rerouted this week. • Scheduled a work session for 6 p.m. Monday to discuss plans for the former library building and updates on other village buildings. • Approved updates for use regulations and subdivision design standards for properties. Planning/ Zoning ...

On the record: Girard

WHAT: Board of education meeting May 28 PRESENT: Vincent Ragozine, Tammy King, Joe Castor, Scott Strain and Zachary Steiner The board: • Approved Deidre Schimpf as transportation director on a two-year contract; William Bogun as principal at the intermediate school on a two-year contract; Sophia Strollo as school psychologist intern on a one-year contract; Elizabeth Drennen as administrative assistant to the superintendent on a two-year contract; and Nick Cochran as athletics/activities director on a two-year contract. • Hired Lisa Hall as nurse and Gina Leeworthy as clerk ...

On the record: Champion

WHAT: Board of education meeting May 18 PRESENT: Aaron Abrahamson, Marie Downs, Patrica Fisher, David Mahan and John Pitts The board: • Approved a memorandum of understanding for a contract extension with the Champion School Support Association from July 1 to June 30, 2027. The association, which represents bus drivers, secretaries, custodial staff, cafeteria staff and maintenance personnel, will receive a 50 cent per hour pay increase. • Approved a five-year administrative contract for Superintendent John Grabowski from August 2027 to July 2032. • Hired Dalton Stoops as ...

KSU Trumbull offers possible new site for 911 Center

WARREN — A possible location for the next Trumbull County 911 Center was introduced to the Trumbull County Commissioners two weeks ago at the Kent State University at Trumbull campus in Champion. Each commissioner on Tuesday noted the KSU location as a promising site for the dispatch ...