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Students celebrate 40th English Festival anniversary
Local high school students milled about on campus at Youngstown State University for the 40th annual festival.
Board member blasts ODE for using district’s law firm to probe Mohip conduct
Mohip issued a statement Wednesday saying, “The investigation into what amounted to nothing more than speculation and innuendo obviously found no wrongdoing. Still, Dario Hunter continues to harass and attempt to tarnish my character, and he doesn’t care who else may be collateral damage... . This is just the latest mud they have hurled at me in an attempt to get something to stick, to destroy HB 70 and to regain control of the school district.”
Girard FIRST Robotics team qualifies for world competition
The Girard “RoboCats” will compete in Detroit on April 25-28.
School safety, security topic of Canfield community meeting
Jenny Beil, third-grade teacher at Canfiled’s Hilltop Elementary School, speaks during Tuesday evening’s Community Awareness meeting about school safety at Canfield High School.
East High makes Destination Imagination Global Finals
Five East High School students are among more than 1,400 teams in the world that have qualified for Destination Imagination’s May 21 Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.
North Lima nonprofit wants every girl to have her dream prom night
The girls can volunteer to help a group, or spend a couple hours helping Diva Donations.
Boardman schools seek new 10-year emergency tax levy
School district officials say additional levy funds are needed to offset lost revenue
Ohio Third Frontier seeking minorities for internship program
This program offers opportunities for students to gain real-world entrepreneurial and business experience.
Football-playing amputee inspires students at Hubbard High
A work accident forced Brad Hurtig to adapt to life without hands.
West Branch schools highlight safety efforts
When West Branch schools’ safety plan was implemented in 1995, no thought was given to dealing with an active shooter, but current protocols must address those potential situations.
Vendors promote local services at Community Resource Fair
The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center showcased resources for Youngstown
Youngstown JROTC students offer gentle hands to Animal Charity hounds
Chaney Junior ROTC member Kimberly McCann gives Kilo some much-needed 'me time' to sniff and smell. The JROTC volunteers spent Wednesday walking dogs as a community service project at Animal Charity.
McDonald student taken into custody after principal finds weapon in high school locker
A McDonald High School student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a weapon was found in a locker. Authorities would not disclose the type of weapon that was found, but it was not a gun.
Warren schools give update on Kennedy-Center arts program
U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, who has participated directly in programs in the school district, said Any Given Child brings joy to children and helps them deal with challenges.
Fitch Band to ‘Honor our Heroes’ in DC
The Austintown Fitch High School Marching Band will perform in the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.