Opening courts ceremony held

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Bar Association introduced 24 new association members, including those who have recently passed the bar exam, in its annual opening of courts ceremony. The association also gave Atty. Stephen T. Bolton its professionalism award, which honors an exemplary attorney who has practiced law for 30 or more years. Probate Judge Mark A. Belinky was the speaker for Monday’s ceremony at the county courthouse.