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Tressel’s pact extended for at least 1 year

Jim Tressel was named YSU’s ninth president in 2014. YSU’s board of trustees extended his contract, which ends in June, for at least one more year, continuing his annual salary of $300,000. He refused a pay raise because of the university’s financial difficulties.


Parents get involved in Youngstown schools with PRIDE

Parents get involved in Youngstown schools with PRIDE


900 students get extra opportunities to sharpen skills

After-school program students are excited to learn because the program is kid friendly and designed specifically for them


One school district: two meetings

Youngstown School District CEO Krish Mohip and board of education President Brenda Kimble announced that board meetings and Mohip’s CEO meeting will now be separate.


Picture Perfect Hair Day at Kirkmere

Barbers and stylists donated their time to get Kirkmere students ready for picture day


Sexual misconduct allegation leveled against aUrsuline employee

Youngstown police are investigating a sexual misconduct allegation against an Ursuline employee, monsignor says


South Range superintendent gets contract extension

Dennis Dunham also gets a pay raise


MCCTC students view carmaking on Mfg. Day

On National Manufacturing Day, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students toured the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex’s West Plant, where buiding the Chevrolet Cruze begins.


Multiple clown sightings reported in Canfield

Canfield police report issues with clowns disrupting traffic


Boardman Yes Fest teaches more than just saying “no”

Paige Dill, a junior at Boardman High School, said Friday’s fourth annual Yes Fest really hit home for her.


Substitute teacher scheduled for Austintown court appearance Monday

A police report about an incident involving a substitute teacher at Fitch High School earlier this week offers further details about the events leading to his arrest.


Youngstown schools CEO says authority for tax abatement undetermined

A school board member called tax abatements corporate welfare. The district and the city must OK the abatement to aid a new downtown project.


YSU announces first Morris and Phyllis Friedman chairman in engineering at YSU

Eric MacDonald is now a part of the YSU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.


Warren selected as first Ohio school for Any Given Child program

The Any Given Child program focuses on making sure every child has access to a quality arts education.


Survey sheds light on Poland school issues

Poland schools survey helps district officials find best path forward