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Niles, YSU receive grants

Latest News September 30, 2026

Youngstown State University is receiving $1.5 million and Niles is getting a $402,500 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The ARC funding comes through the federal Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative to help address coal-related job loss in the Appalachian region. Both Mahoning and Trumbull counties were added to the ARC jurisdiction in 2008 as part of a congressional bill that allows them to qualify for federal economic development funding, job training and money for manufacturing. The two grants were announced ...

St. James Parish to remain open

Latest News September 30, 2026

St. James Parish to remain openWARREN — The congregation of St Teresa of Calcutta Parish has learned that the St. James Parish site will not close as originally planned. Bishop David Bonnar sent a letter to parishioners at the weekend Masses. The Rev. Christopher Cicero, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta, said Bonnar has decided that St. James Church will not close as part of Cicero’s pastoral plan that was presented earlier this year to the congregation. “This letter explains that the piece was removed from the plan. The parishioners, especially the ones who worship at St. ...

County commissioners to OK one last late change order

Latest News September 30, 2026

WARREN — A week after warning Trumbull County department heads they will no longer pass resolutions to pay for change orders when the work already has been done without their review, Commissioners Denny Malloy and Rick Hernandez are expected to approve today a $186,152.76 change order for the Meadowbrook Sanitary Improvement project. The change order increased the cost of the project to $13,226,152 from its original price tag of $13,040,000. Last week, after the commissioners unanimously agreed not to accept change orders after work had been completed, Trumbull County Sanitary ...

Warren Township leaders worry over fears of substandard roads

Latest News September 30, 2026

WARREN — Warren Township trustees on Tuesday told Trumbull County commissioners dozens of residents fear the county will replace the concrete pavement on dozens of township roads with chip and seal that will deteriorate in a few years. It then will be up to the township to maintain and improve the roads. The county is nearing completion of phase one of the $40 million Meadowbrook Sanitary Sewer Improvement project. The project involves construction of a wastewater treatment plant on the banks on the Mahoning River and a collection system that will service 700 residents. The ...

4 show interest in opening Warren City Council post

Latest News September 30, 2026

WARREN — With 1st Ward Councilman Todd Johnson setting Thursday as his last day on council, the process to replace him is shifting into high gear. Council President John Brown said he discussed with Warren Law Director Enzo Cantalamessa and Council Clerk Brenda Smith the steps that must be taken to replace Johnson. He said Warren City Council will have 30 days from the date Johnson’s resignation is accepted to appoint a replacement. Brown said the decision on a replacement will be made by council because Johnson is an independent. Brown said if council does not pick a ...

Agenda

Community News September 30, 2026

• WARREN BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the city law department. • TRUMBULL COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the health offices.