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SWCD offers grants for backyard conservation

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to making a positive impact in Mahoning County communities through its comprehensive stormwater management and backyard conservation program. Part of this goal is supporting residents in implementing approved stormwater management and backyard conservation solutions on their properties through the MSWCD Backyard Conservation Grant Program, which offers reimbursement of up to $500 for the installation of Best Management Practices or approved conservation projects. Best Management Practices are approaches to ...

Rodman Public Library announces July activities

ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library has announced several upcoming activities in July. Science Kits Available July 6 Starting July 6, children can pick up a “My First Science Kit” filled with instructions, materials and equipment to conduct more than 100 experiments at Rodman Public Library. With the STEM kit, kids will make fizzy potions, water fireworks, create an ocean in a bottle, conduct color science experiments, and make perfume – among others. The kits are provided through the Greater Alliance Foundation to celebrate summer enrichment and America 250. The kits, ...

Alliance Native to Discuss FBI Career at RPL

ALLIANCE — For nearly 29 years, FBI agent Harry Trombitas worked on some of America’s most notorious criminal cases. An Alliance native, Trombitas now shares his expertise as an investigator in his role as host of the gripping true crime podcast Off the Record: An FBI Agent’s ...

Lisbon banners honor sacrifice and service of area veterans

LISBON — Every flag tells a story, every photo evokes emotion, but more importantly, the banners now hanging in Lisbon honor area veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and their service. That’s what it’s all about — honoring service men and women — the grandfathers, fathers, ...

Large turnout for Winona Strawberry Festival

WINONA – The Winona Strawberry Festival, held Sunday by the Winona Area Historical Society, had a large turnout of people who came to socialize, enjoy the food and observe historic demonstrations. The favorite of the day appeared to be the homemade vanilla ice cream served with a topping ...

Crestview looking at applicants for maintenance supervisor

COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local School District is considering applicants for a new maintenance supervisor following the retirement of Jay Radman. Radman worked for the district for 28 years and had 33 total years of experience in school maintenance, District Superintendent Daniel Hill said. The district has received 18 applicants for the open position and Hill said interviews are currently being conducted. In other matters, the board of education hired a new high school science teacher during the regular June meeting. High School Principal Caleb Crowl said that new hire Derek ...