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Trump stumps for GOP candidates at Youngstown rally

YOUNGSTOWN – In between saying gas prices were going to “drop like a rock,” and that he’d end the wars in Iran and between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump urged Ohio voters to support U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in this election. During ...

Lisbon schools superintendent pleased with direction of district

By MARY ANN GREIER Staff Writer LISBON — Lisbon Superintendent Joe Siefke likes the direction the school district is going when it comes to the state report cards, with Lisbon improving to 3.5 stars overall this year from 3 stars last year. “The district’s in great shape,” he said. Lisbon improved overall in several categories, which demonstrated the progress being made. The report cards were discussed during the board meeting Thursday night. McKinley Elementary School Principal Dan Kemats, whose building scored 4.5 stars, said, “We made improvements in a lot of ...

Rep. Fischer challenged by Penny in Ohio House race

State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Canfield, is being challenged for his 59th Ohio House District seat by Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. Fischer, a political consultant, was appointed June 26, 2024, to fill the remainder of Al Cutrona’s term after the latter was selected to an open state Senate position. ...

Crestview High School Fall Homecoming Court

Crestview High School will celebrate its fall homecoming on Friday, Oct. 16 during the game with Garrettsville Garfield. Game time is 7 p.m. and the crowning will take place before the game at 6:30 p.m. The dance will follow on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ...

Assistant prosecutor fired over lunches with juror

YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant prosecutor and former Republican candidate for judge has been fired for allegations of impropriety. Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro confirmed Thursday that assistant prosecutor Anissa Modarelli was fired last week after repeatedly having lunch with a juror in ...

Canfield council to provide dispatching services for Sebring

CANFIELD – Canfield City Council recently approved an agreement with the Village of Sebring to provide dispatch services effective Oct. 8 after the police department determined it could no longer handle calls because of low staffing. “(Negotitations) started over a year ago,” City Manager Anthony D’Apolitosaid, “but recently things became dangerously inefficient. The original start date was to be Jan. 1, 2027, but we met and made it an emergency to start (Oct. 8).” Police Chief Chuck Colucci said, “It will only take throwing a couple switches and we should be ...