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On the record: LaBrae

WHAT: Board of education meeting May 11 PRESENT: Russell Sewell, Tim Gibson, Karen Ancell, Bradley Gamlin and Julia Shutt The board: • Approved a renewal agreement with the Nutrition Group Inc. for cafeteria operations and management services for year five with a management fee of $13,857 and administration fee at $16,629. Superintendent Anthony Calderone said all district students receive free breakfast and lunch. • Approved the National Scholastic Awards field trip to New York City June 9 to 11. High School senior Truly Jacobs has her artwork for the second year in a row at ...

‘Today we remember …’

CORTLAND — The memories of those men and women who gave their lives serving the country were remembered Sunday as the Cortland community came together for an early Memorial Day service. Because of heavy rain Sunday afternoon, the service was moved inside to the Cortland Christian Church. ...

Area man’s patriotism helps beautify village

McDONALD — Village resident John Muckridge said he has always wanted to support the community and local students and now he has found a way to do both. This spring, Muckridge raised funds for scholarships for graduating McDonald High School students by having people purchase a flag to be ...

Rally in Valley welcomes all

YOUNGSTOWN — When it came to developing a spiritual relationship with God, Nicole Lowe’s path began similarly to that of a legendary basketball player. “God was like LeBron James. I knew who he was, but didn’t know him; I personally knew of him,” Lowe, 43, of Warren, said. “I ...

United Way of Trumbull County recognizes support

NILES — The United Way of Trumbull County hosted its 2026 annual meeting to celebrate the collective impact being made throughout Trumbull County while looking ahead to future opportunities to strengthen the community. The event was Thursday at the Eastwood Event Centre and brought ...

Our Heritage: The man behind Pioneer Cemetery: Henry Lane Jr.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society. Did you miss the walking tour of Pioneer Cemetery this past weekend? While visitors explored the weathered stones and stories of Warren’s earliest settlers, one name stood quietly behind the history of the cemetery itself: Henry Lane Jr., the man who donated the land that became Warren’s oldest public burial ground. Today known as Pioneer Cemetery on Mahoning Avenue, the small cemetery serves as one of the last surviving reminders of Warren’s ...