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Elite Image Barbershop Opens in Parkside Professional Center
BOARDMAN, Ohio – Elite Image Barbershop has opened at 993 Boardman-Canfield Road, in the Parkside Professional Center. The business, owned by Frankie Serrano, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday. It offers a full range of haircuts and shaves for adults and children.
Emma M. Burin 1930-2024
WARREN — Emma Marie Burin, 93, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berish Timko. Emma graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. She was a homemaker and member...
A political scientist helps sort out Joe Biden’s withdrawal, what happens next
After President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid on Sunday amid increasing questions about his age and mental acuity, he effectively passed the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, just a few months before Election Day. Biden’s decision to drop out of the campaign against former President Donald Trump and...
Akron man dies Sunday after getting struck trying to cross I-77 near Bolivar, Ohio
A 34-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate-77 near Bolivar, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The victim, identified as Jonathan Mandala of Akron, attempted to cross I-77 southbound at milepost 92 in Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County)...
CCMHRSB and Columbiana County Drug Task Force host Operation BRIDGE Days
The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (CCMHRSB), in collaboration with the Columbiana County Drug Task Force and various community partners, hosted Operation BRIDGE Days at Salem Walmart Thursday and in front of the Way Station in East Liverpool Friday. Operation BRIDGE (Bridging Recovery & Interdiction Data Gathering...
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest...
Alliance Country Club pays $5M, adopts alcohol policy to honor 3 killed by drunken driver
Charles Neff, Diane Clark and David Miller were killed in 2021 when their vehicle was struck by a drunken driver. Kyle Dougherty had drank that day at an Alliance Country Club golf outing. Couuntry Club settled lawsuit with $5 million payment and memorial safe alcohol service policy to honor three...
New state report recommends denial for proposed Stark Solar farm near Alliance
Ohio Power Siting Board staff, who represent various state agencies, recommended the board deny Stark Solar's application to construct a 150-megawatt solar farm in Washington Township. The report says Stark Solar met all but one criteria to construct the facility. It states Stark Solar failed to show "the facility would...
Boardman voters to see three levies on fall ballot
BOARDMAN — Township trustees on Monday passed resolutions to place three levies on the November ballot — one new and two renewals. Most of the discussion centered on the proposed levy to pay for improved ambulance service in the township. The new levy for ambulance service “will allow us to properly, completely serve our Boardman residents with fire and EMS services,” trustee Tom Costello said.
Sheely’s holds fundraising drive for Believe in Dreams
NORTH LIMA – Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance supported the ongoing mission of Believe in Dreams with a second quarter 2024 fundraising drive. Sheely’s management presented an $8,055.32 check to Believe in Dreams at the Sheely’s Aurora location July 19. This second quarter 2024 Sheely’s fundraising event...
8th in the world
The Soap Box Derby World Championships were held over the weekend and three champions from the Mahoning Valley competed. Emmalynn Esmail, 11, of Howland; Parker Lame, 14, of Canfield; and Morgan Brammer, 15, of Poland, made the trip to Akron Saturday to see how far they could go toward a world title.
WHBC 1480 radio talk show host Jordan Miller let go in cost-cutting move
WHBC 1480 AM in Canton has laid off Jordan Miller, who hosted a talk show from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays. WHBC said no other layoffs are planned for the AM station or its 94.1 FM affiliate. Miller also operates a popular online local news site, Jordan Miller - News,...
The Update | Christmas Shows at Robins Include ‘Couples Therapy,’ Little River Band
WARREN, Ohio – The Robins Theatre has booked several holiday concerts, comedy shows and classic films in December. Christmas with the Celts, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $45 to $20. Irish Christmas carols and dance with contemporary songs with Irish instrumentation. “Couples Therapy,” Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $35. A comedic...
'Why not get a tax break?' Ohio's sales tax holiday expands to 10 days, adds restaurants
Shoppers can save on school supplies,back-to-school clothing and electronics. For the first time restaurant meals are included in the exemption. Eligible items up to $500 can get the tax break. With rising costs of just about everything, the average family is expected to spend about $875 on back-to-school shopping. Ohio's...
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0. Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1. Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0. Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams def. McCallum 6-0, 6-0.
Robert S. Fleeger 1993-2024
BRISTOLVILLE — Robert S. Fleeger, known affectionately as Rob to his friends and family, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 30. Born in Warren, on Oct. 27, 1993, Rob’s vibrancy and zest for life made him a beacon of joy to all who knew him. He departed this life in Bristolville, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham
The long-awaited time capsule opening took place July 6. Inside the time capsule were, among other things, old newspapers, an old book from the Garrettsville 120th Centennial and a song written about Garrettsville called “Old Garrettsville” that was sung by two girls, according to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, when the time capsule was buried in 1924. Two women sang the song at the time capsule opening.
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Dragon Training Academy, 4:30 and 6 p.m., Rodman Public Library; registration required; information at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Van, Mercy Health – Canfield Primary Care, 3660 Stutz Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to schedule your mammogram, call 330-480-2654. Columbiana. Good As New Shoppe,...
Personnel measures topped Leetonia BOE’s to-do list
LEETONIA –Except for a 90-minute executive session near the regular meeting’s start with Treasurer Jennifer Coldsnow and newly-hired Superintendent Gerald DelBoccio –who starts his three-year contract on Aug. 1 –the Leetonia Board of Education dealt mostly with personnel during its meeting Thursday. The executive session, which...
Upton Association marking anniversary
35TH ANNIVERSARY: The Harriet Taylor Upton Association is marking its 35th anniversary 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Harriet Taylor Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. There will be displays, scrapbooks and memorabilia of the association, tours of the house and gardens, and a talk on how the association worked to keep the home from being demolished.
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