Marrow, Durick reappointed as Mill Creek MetroPark commissioners
Valencia Marrow and Dr. Robert J. Durick were appointed to another three-year term as commissioners of Mill Creek MetroPark by Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky on Jan. 3.
Police departments to attend training session
Training academy’s Portable Training Facility will arrive in Lowellville next week.
Struthers School Foundation announces grants
The Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence will present checks to four grant recipients totaling over $10,000, doubling the amount of money awarded in previous years.
Board of Education announces plan
On Monday evening, Jan. 6, at the Struthers City Schools Board of Education office, the three board members elected on Nov. 5 took the oath of office, administrated by Judge James Lanzo, for a term that ends on Dec. 31, 2017. Newly elected Ron Shives, and two re-elected members, Ron Carcelli and Robert Noble, took […]
Struthers sisters’ sibling synergy shines
Frank Marr Photography. John Cutlip – Assistant Editor STRUTHERS – The Struthers Lady Cats are keeping it in the family, while on and off the court, three sets of sisters count on each other to play at their best when it counts. Ashley, Holly and Caitlin Kane; McKenna and Karly Shives; and Halle and Torre Smrek […]
Village of Lowellville mayor’s report
Submitted Jan. 13 by James Iudiciani. The 2014 carryover in the General Fund is $185,000, and the sewage plant carryover is $165,000. The village is expecting a $39,000 reimbursement from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the 2012 River Road paving project. Tax Commissioner Gerald Colaneri reported the income taxes collected in 2013 were $497,000. […]
Women learn self defense in Lowellville
Frank Marr Photography. LOWELLVILLE – A three-hour female self-defense class was held Saturday, Jan. 4, at Lowellville City Hall. The event was free and open to the public for females 12 and older. The class taught women how to defend themselves from attackers using simple defensive moves and the use of easy body mechanics. The Lowellville […]
Proposed ‘Teddy’s Law’ becomes S.B. 248
Frank Marr Photography. STRUTHERS – A bill that would help prevent homeschooling from being used as a catalyst for child abuse was given its official bill number and introduced to the Ohio State Legislature earlier this month. The legislation, known as “Teddy’s Law,” has taken the form of Senate Bill 248 and is available for […]
Budget Crunch Will Close Recycling Center in Struthers
Frank Marr Photography. John Cutlip – Assistant Editor STRUTHERS – Residents who frequent the city’s two Green Team recycle centers might be in for a surprise: One of them is closing. However, Recycling Coordinator Shirley Sepesy said she requested a second large bin at the remaining drop-off point on South Bridge Street downtown to make […]