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Pepper targets Ramaswamy’s policies

YOUNGSTOWN — David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said the platform of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is a disaster for working class Ohioans and continues the GOP’s efforts to benefit the rich. During a Tuesday news conference in ...

Valley manufacturing center renamed in honor of Lamoncha family

YOUNGSTOWN — A dedication program took place at the Lamoncha Family Center for Advanced Manufacturing on Tuesday. The center was renamed in honor of the Lamoncha family to recognize their role in industry in the Mahoning Valley, specifically Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown Products, a ...

Wellsville Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with Public Safety Saturday event

WELLSVILLE — The crew at the Wellsville Fire Department invites the public to join them as they kick off Fire Prevention Day at the Public Safety Saturday event. The event, which takes place Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellsville Fire Department, 1200 Main St., is an opportunity for residents to learn about fire safety and prevention and get to know their local firefighters and first responders such as EMTs and police officers. Fire Chief Barry Podwel said the event has a focus on safety, education and community. Highlights at the event will include fire trucks and ...

Hancock County Schools ready to meet Third Grade Success Act requirements

NEW CUMBERLAND -- After preparing for the last few years, Hancock County Schools officials say they are ready to fully meet the requirements of the state’s Third Grade Success Act. “We have been on a journey with House Bill 3035 for more than four years,” explained Erica Sauer, ...

Liverpool Twp. residents reminded to move vehicles from zoned area

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Trustee Dennis Giambroni Tuesday reminded residents who live in zoned areas have until Oct. 15 to move boats, trailers, campers and similar vehicles from their driveways to storage. Parking of these type of vehicles in residents’ driveways is only from April 15 through Oct. 15 in the zoned area of the township. Police Chief Jarod Kinemond said that Trick or Treat for this year will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Road Supervisor Chris Bosworth reported the department’s #1 truck will be taken in for a check engine light diagnostic. ...

CCCTC automotive addition scheduled for completion Dec. 8

LISBON — The new automotive addition at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 8. The CCCTC board of education was given an update on the project from the architect and contractor during the September meeting. The Stitle Construction Company was previously awarded the contract for the $6.5 million project and Strollo Architects is responsible for the design. The 20,000-square-foot addition will expand the career center’s Auto Technology and Auto Collision Repair programs. Following the update, the board and meeting guests were ...