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Niles mayor gives updates on park projects

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NILES — A year has passed since a $4.6 million Waddell Park renovation was completed, and the city’s mayor shared what’s next for the area, with more money for improvements set to come. Mayor Steven Mientkiewicz expressed gratitude to state Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, for helping the city secure $950,000 in park improvements, allocated from the state’s two-year, $3.7 billion Capital Budget bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on June 15. Mientkiewicz explained the funding is split into two areas: general improvements at Waddell Park and outfield turf at ...

Crews stop fiber optics work in Howland

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HOWLAND — Residents have expressed frustration and concern with installation work throughout the community, and on Friday, it all temporarily came to a head, with fiber optics crews pausing work after hitting a power line. According to a message from the township’s social media page, officials have been in communication with fiber optics companies and their subcontractors regarding their work throughout the community, noting that, unlike cities, townships lack the legal authority to issue stop-work orders. The message states township officials were on site Friday morning and ...

Advance agricultural causes with your farm bureau

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County Farm Bureau boards across Ohio are accepting nominations, and if you’ve ever considered becoming more involved in agriculture advocacy, I encourage you to take a serious look at serving. Being a County Farm Bureau board member is both a privilege and an honor. It is an opportunity to have a seat at the table where important conversations about the future of agriculture are taking place. It is an opportunity to bring forward the concerns you hear from your neighbors, your community and your industry, and work together to find solutions. Many people see Farm Bureau through ...

Agenda

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• GIRARD BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the mayor’s office at city hall. • BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 1 p.m. Monday at the township administration building to discuss insurance options. • McDONALD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the high school media center. • LIBERTY BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the high school auditorium. • HUBBARD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the school administrative offices. • CHAMPION BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at ...

US strikes Iran in response to drone attack on ship

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway. U.S. President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire. The strikes came shortly after Trump told reporters, “You’ll find out,” whether the U.S. would respond. U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal ...

Market offers more than produce

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WARREN — The Warren Farmers Market, which takes place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday at North Park Commons in downtown Warren, is a vibrant gathering place that offers more than just fresh local produce — it’s also a hub for family-friendly treats, music and activities. The market on ...