NILES — One thing that Terry Pluto has an abundance of is faith. Something else he has in abundance is stories. Pluto, a sports columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer since 2007, discussed his long career at the paper by sharing anecdotes with the nearly 50 people attending his ...
NILES — The children’s section of the Niles McKinley Memorial Library has grown considerably larger thanks to a donation of 100 books from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation based in New York City. “We’re just excited to be able to give our collection a little boost, ...
NILES — Ohio Auditor Keith Faber on Monday released the city of Niles from fiscal emergency after what was described by state officials as a near-record turnaround from serious debt to financial stability in a span of four-and-a-half years. “It’s truly amazing, the level of ...
GIRARD — Dozens of people showed up at Girard First United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon to remember Charlotte Nagi Pollis, who was reported missing from her Girard home on March 12, 1994. Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of her disappearance, and her brother, Ali Nagi, continues to search for answers. He follows up on every lead or tip he and the Girard Police Department receive. “I get a lot of people contacting me through social media, giving me leads,” said Nagi, of McDonald. “My phone is constantly blowing up with people telling me this or that.” Charlotte ...
TourismOhio, in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, has launched the Ohio Presidential Trail on Trails.Ohio.org. The 13-stop trail, which includes two sites in Niles, invites travelers to find history in Ohio by highlighting homes, libraries, museums and monuments that tell the life stories of eight U.S. presidents elected from Ohio. Beth Kotwis Carmichael, director of Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, said “We’re thrilled that our two presidential sites here in Niles have been recognized on the new trail. It presents another opportunity to share our county with new ...
The following events will be held at the McKinley Birthplace Home unless otherwise noted: • Family Game Night, 6 p.m. today — Pizza and games like Lift It, Twangled, Once Upon a Time and others will be offered in partnership with Crystal Dragon Games and Hobbies. • Teen Thing, 3:30 p.m. Thursday — Teens ages 12-18 are invited for crafting and games. • Knit One, Crochet Too!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday — Join others to work on yarn projects. • Music & Movement at the Niles Wellness Center, 10 a.m. Friday — Caregivers and children ages 3-5 are invited to sing songs, ...
