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Cutrona enters library debate

Largely because of the possibility of the Poland library branch’s relocation or renovation, state Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced a bill that would prevent the library board of trustees from shutting down the location without approval of Mahoning County commissioners — or risk the ...

Police investigate child drowning death in Washingtonville

WASHINGTONVILLE — Local police are investigating the Wednesday drowning death of a young child. A news release from the Washingtonville Police Department states that police and EMS personnel responded at about 10 a.m. to the Washingtonville Apartments in the 100 block of Chris Avenue. The ...

Driving privileges granted to driver sentenced in fatal crash

LISBON — A man whose license was suspended for 15 years during sentencing in March 2024 for aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault now has limited driving privileges. Lowell D. Horst, 31, formerly Canfield, is currently residing in a halfway house in Youngstown as part of his ...

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets ...

Judge still seeking candidates for park board

LISBON — Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi is looking for candidates to fill two unexpired terms which are vacant on the Columbiana County Park District Board, with the deadline still 4 p.m. April 30 to accept applications. Interested persons must file a resume with Probate Court ...

West Branch school board approves contract with teachers union

BELOIT — The West Branch school board approved a new contract with the West Branch Education Association (WBEA) in its meeting Monday. The board of education voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the WBEA for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 contract years. Treasurer ...