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Hubbard prepares legislation for data center moratorium

HUBBARD — Both city and township residents have expressed renewed concerns about a potential data center entering the community throughout the month, and city officials moved forward with action to quell those concerns Monday. Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, requested Law Director ...

Police share more details on Friday shooting

WARREN — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is continuing to investigate an officer-related shooting, but more details have been made available. According to a news release from the Warren Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of South Street SE in reference to someone in a car waving a gun at the caller. The release states officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop — heading down several streets and coming to a stop at the dead end of Charles Avenue SE. One of the suspect ...

Tressel highlights jobs program during Austintown business visit

AUSTINTOWN — Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel touted WorkOhio, an initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs, during a visit Monday to an Austintown manufacturing business. “WorkOhio is just one more way to see if we can raise awareness of the opportunities that are out there in the state of ...

Howland senior to receive high school diploma, 2 degrees from YSU

HOWLAND — High school senior Bo Kuang is preparing to celebrate two major milestones. Kuang is on track to graduate from Howland High School later this month and, just weeks later, earn Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics and computer science from Youngstown State University. “Balancing high school classes while earning two college degrees is an incredible accomplishment,” said principal Joseph Simko. “Bo’s humility, dedication and work ethic have really made him stand out.” Kuang’s interest in math and computer science started with a love of puzzles, trivia ...

Lordstown council will demolish part of Kunkel building

LORDSTOWN — Village council has given approval for officials to work with the Trumbull County Land Bank to demolish part of the Kunkel building off state Route 45 north of Metalco. Mayor Jackie Woodward said at Monday’s village council meeting that the land bank will cover 75% of the costs for demolition and the village will cover 25%. She said funding is available to proceed with the demolition of the village-owned building. Council members said the Kunkel building includes different structures, with one being a former classroom building that officials said needs to be ...

Kimsman waits to hear from engineer about flooding

KINSMAN — Township trustees are waiting to hear from the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office on what is causing excessive flooding in the township and what can be done to rectify the problem. Trustee Chairman Greg Leonhard said at a recent trustees meeting he and road department workers have checked areas where there has been a lot of flooding, noting some trees had fallen over and were blocking the culverts on the side of some roads, which led to the culverts filling up with water. The trees have been removed. Trustees in March hosted a public meeting with several agencies and ...