AUSTINTOWN GROTH FOUNDATION

Six new Youngstown firefighters were sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday morning at the central fire station downtown. With five new hires in January, these latest additions bring the Youngstown Fire Department to full staffing, according to fire Chief Barry Finley. He said this is the most firefighters the city has had since he became chief in 2018, noting the new hires are additional staff, not replacements for ones who have retired.

YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning County Land Bank received a $5 million state grant that will go toward the construction of 19 new affordable houses: 16 in Youngstown and one each in Struthers, Campbell and Sebring.

With millions of Americans already on the road for Thanksgiving and a first wave of winter weather on its way to the Mahoning Valley, this seems like a great time to consider how to stay safe on our roads and highways.

AUSTINTOWN — When it comes to providing food for those in need, one method of transportation is as good as the next.

Dustin and daughter Loretta are bringing their sons Denzel, 2, and Byron, 1, here around eight this morning before they head to town for an appointment at the dentist. I thought I should probably get this column done before they come.

YOUNGSTOWN – The federal government and Youngstown “believe that they have reached an agreement in principle” over a wastewater improvement dispute with a judge giving them until Feb. 26, 2025, to file a status report on the negotiated settlement.

POLAND — It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Susan R. Fercana on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the age of 90. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and her lap dog, Sheba.

CANFIELD — Luigi Agostino Agostinelli, 84, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at his home in Canfield, surrounded by his loving family.

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Charles Albert Whitmore, 95, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2024, at Masternick Memorial.

CANFIELD — After a setback delayed a road project announced in May, it's now back on track.