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COG hears from Lake to River rep

HOWLAND — Local leaders heard from one of the region’s economic development leaders, who warned that the talks and landscape around data centers could change over the next 10 to 15 years. Michael McGiffin, Lake to River’s vice president of engagement and investor relations, opened discussions at a recent Trumbull County Council of Governments meeting by discussing the state’s economic development enterprise — explaining that it was originally led by the Ohio Department of Development as an agency. “At that point, 2011, Ohio was the 41st best state for business; it was ...

Mahoning Valley teachers share Ron Clark experience

HUBBARD — Josh MacMillan admitted he was aware of a partnership’s plan to send Mahoning Valley Educator of the Year award winners to Georgia, but he never expected to be along for the ride. “I was just there initially to — I wanted to see those teachers; I was very emotional about ...

County CSEA offers amnesty programs for nonpayment

Staff report August is recognized as National Child Support Awareness Month and is a time to highlight the critical role that child support plays in the well-being of children and families across Ohio. In observance of Child Support Awareness Month, the Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), a division of the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services, will be offering the following amnesty programs during the month of August for parents who are behind in making their child support payments: • License Reinstatement Amnesty — Payers who have had ...

Former exchange student reunites with host

NILES — In 1992, Alex Fuchs was a high school exchange student from Germany who spent an entire year with the Anthony and Jane Vigorito family and attended Niles McKinley High School. This week, Fuchs traveled back to Niles because he wanted to be with the family as his host father, ...

Council members working toward equity for city parks

WARREN — Two Warren City Council members are calling for renewed focus on the city’s smaller neighborhood parks. Councilwoman Tina Milner, D-2nd Ward, and Councilman Michael Shrodek, D-5th Ward, said they want to see investments extend beyond major downtown projects to give equitable ...

Kinsman Fire Department celebrates 100 years

KINSMAN — The Kinsman Fire Department is welcoming the public to a special open house starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 to celebrate its 100 years of service to the community. Fire Chief Tyler Elser said he wants people to see all that the volunteer fire department does and its history in the ...