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Middlefield hosting America250 decorating celebration

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MIDDLEFIELD — Village officials are inviting residents, businesses, churches, schools and community organizations to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday by participating in the Middlefield America250 decorating celebration. Under the theme “Middlefield-Where Patriotism Grows Strong,” the community-wide decorating contest encourages participants to showcase their patriotic spirit by decorating homes, businesses, storefronts and public-facing properties in honor of this historic national milestone. The celebration officially launched Monday, with decorating encouraged ...

Vienna names new police chief

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VIENNA — A months-long interview process has come to a head, concluding with the township having its new police chief and sergeant. At Tuesday’s special meeting, trustees approved hiring Daniel Adkins as the township’s next police chief, following their need for one after Brian Darbey, who filled in after Bob Ludt’s resignation in 2024, expressed plans to retire later this year. Adkins, a 34-year veteran, served his last shift with the Niles Police Department Jan. 8, beginning his career in Weathersfield in 1992 and joining Niles seven years later as the department’s ...

Trumbull Job and Family services director announces retirement

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WARREN — John Gargano, the longtime director of the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services, will retire Aug. 1 after 41 years of service. Gargano began his career with Job and Family Services on Jan. 7, 1985, as a staff attorney. He moved up the ranks to become director. “It (time) closed very quickly,” Gargano said. “When I first started, I only thought I would be there for three, four or five years. But, as you work with the individuals there, you come to realize that these individuals do much more than just a job. “They are compassionate about the job ...

Southington board promotes principal to superintendent

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SOUTHINGTON — Troy Beall, who has served the past two years as the Southington Local Schools’ middle and high school principal, will be taking on a new role as district superintendent. The board of education on Wednesday approved a three-year contract for Beall on a 210-day contract starting Aug. 1 at $94,500. Beall said before coming to Southington, he was a high school teacher and baseball and golf coach for 18 years. He also was an administrator for 10 years in Fort Meyers, Florida. He said although he was a native Floridian, he came to Ohio to continue his career. “With ...

On the record: Niles

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WHAT: City council meeting June 17 Present: Doug Sollitto, Jimmy Julian, Michael Lastic, Ed Stredney, Aaron Johnstone, James Sheely and Frank Leskovec Absent: Todd Weddell Council: • Held first reading for a resolution authorizing the city to adopt the Trumbull County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. • Passed an ordinance authorizing the execution of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure schedule with American Municipal Power Inc. • Passed an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated general fund for the Advanced Metering ...