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Williamson students rewarded with Sweetheart Dance

Williamson Elementary students Melissa Colvin, left, and Myeisha McKnight dance together at the Wednesday afternoon Sweetheart Dance, which was for students on track with behavior and academics.


Hubbard French Club's Mardi Gras event focuses on cultural significance

The Hubbard French Club learned how to swing dance and ate creole cuisine at the celebration in Brookfield.


Talk about schools was not public meeting

A Youngstown school board member called a private meeting at East High that took place on Feb. 9 an ‘egregious act’


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South Side Academy carnival raises money for patients

Zhraiah Chehan, 8, fires a dart toward a target during the Pennies for Patients Carnival Tuesday at South Side Academy in Youngstown. Proceeds from the after-school carnival and other fundraising events at the school in January and February will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.


Brookfield girls basketball team wins at tournament

Brookfield girls basketball team wins at tournament

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Lake Milton American Legion Post 737 receives award

Lake Milton American Legion Post 737 receives award

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West Branch Middle School hosts bee

West Branch Middle School hosts bee

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Girard recognizes students of the month

Girard recognizes students of the month

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Cardinal Mooney annual fund on pace to surpass goal

Cardinal Mooney annual fund on pace to surpass goal

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Youngstown Schools Stakeholders discuss next steps for district

Youngstown City Schools stakeholders had a positive discussion about the next steps for the district, one said.


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Chili cook-off opens school to community, businesses

It was a battle of the heartiest, the spiciest, and the most unconventional batch of chili at Canfield High School


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Moment of silence replaces prayer before West Branch game Friday

Spectators, many sporting 'Prayer Matters' shirts, wait for the varsity game to start Friday at West Branch High School in Beloit. A student created the shirts after the district halted prayer before games after receiving a complaint.


Kucinich will fight privatizing education

The Ohio gubernatorial candidate said he intends to give those trying to privatize public education will have “the fight of their lives.”


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Struthers students hope to inspire others with messages of faith

Three students in particular share a love of writing, faith in God and an appreciation for the role models who helped guide them.


Tensions mount in flap over prayers at West Branch

Some West Branch Schools students said their academic environment has become tense after the district curtailed prayer before athletic games in January.