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Broadway performer leads master tap class at YSU

John Scacchetti, a Youngstown native who has starred on Broadway, teaches a free tap-dancing master class that was open to the public Thursday evening in Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center.

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Open enrollment will not increase, Austintown superintendent says

The district receives about $1.6M from accepting students from outside the district.


Regional recognition for two Youngstown schools

Two Youngstown city schools exceeded all schools nationally on the Southern Regional Education Board 2016 teacher survey


Youngstown schools recognizes hero dad who 'selflessly assisted' teacher

Youngstown City School board of education became the first organization to recognize a resident hero


Sailor surprises son in school, gets one in return

Jason Davis is reunited with his son, Jason Davis Jr., after returning from a seven-month naval deployment to Bahrain. The senior Davis surprised his son during kindergarten class at St. Christine School in Youbgstown. The boy’s classmates participated in the homecoming, crafting signs, waving flags and singing patriotic songs.

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Austintown schools undergo active shooter training

Police said training went well, hope to do larger drills in future


Judge D’Apolito visits fourth graders in Canfield

Tells students to be kind and avoid drugs


METRO DIGEST || Chase suspect arrested on city’s North Side

Chase suspect arrested on city’s North Side YOUNGSTOWN Police charged a Gypsy Lane man with


Scouts attend, compete at Klondike

By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Huddling around a campfire, fishing and hiking through


Champion High's robotics team on display at Warren library today

The smiles and excitement grew as children as young as 5 and teenagers took their turns operating robotic machines at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Saturday.


Kimble keeps school board president title after all

Board members had not yet elected a vice president after four hours Friday evening and three hours Wednesday.


Making CD goal of grass-roots project for Chaney VPA students

Visual and Performing Arts students at Chaney High School find freedom to express themselves in a new musical composition and recording class


Fights, filibusters, Goal Four mark Youngstown schools meetings

After three hours spent discussing nominees for president, Youngstown school board’s meeting will continue to a special emergency session at 5:30 p.m. today.

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Canfield High students surprise beloved teacher with gift

Video showing Canfield teacher opening gift from students goes viral


Tressel, Ewing eyeing partnerships from Israel trip

He is making the trip in an effort to create a partnership between universities in Israel and YSU and the Youngstown Business Incubator.