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Some of Campbell’s roadways will get facelifts

CAMPBELL — Later this year, residents and others who drive through parts of the city likely will notice a smoother commute. That’s because major roads such as Bright, Morley, Madison and Palmer avenues are slated for repaving, Mayor Bryan K. Tedesco said during his monthly town hall ...

East Palestine studies not impacted by NIH cuts

EAST PALESTINE — As residents in East Palestine continue to grapple with the uncertainty of future health implications from the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical release, grants provided by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to study those implications face an uncertain ...

Maplewood gets new superintendent from McDonald schools

MECCA — Kevin O’Connell, now the superintendent for McDonald schools, has been selected to lead the Maplewood schools as their new superintendent. The Maplewood Board of Education on Wednesday approved a three-year contract for O’Connell at $117,500. The contract is effective Aug. 1 ...

Mother of 4 sentenced in deadly E. Side crash

YOUNGSTOWN — Kyashia D. Madison, 29, a mother of four, was sentenced to 20 to 24 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in the Aug 16, 2023, death of Denasia R. Douglas, 19, in a two-car crash on the East Side. Madison got eight years in prison ...

Warren Baking Co. bakes last loaf

By PATRICK LITOWITZ Staff writer WARREN — A neighborhood bakery whose aroma and customer base extended beyond its Youngstown Road facility is closing after more than 100 years. Owner Patty Abbey said the Warren Baking Company’s last day was Tuesday. In a social media post, Abbey ...

State of the state: DeWine speech cheered

The Mahoning Valley’s state legislative delegation liked Gov. Mike DeWine’s focus on Ohio’s economy, workforce and children in his State of the State address Wednesday but expressed disappointment that he didn’t talk about property tax reform. “I’m pleased he focused on ...