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Girard City Schools Treasurer resigns following pay raise from change in contract
Girard City Schools Treasurer Mark Bello has officially resigned following an investigation into a change in contract language causing him to get paid nearly half a million dollars in one year. During a special meeting with the school board Friday morning, the Board accepted Bello's resignation from his position as...
Austintown Schools to hold multiple bus driver hiring events
The Austintown Local School District will be holding multiple bus driver hiring events during the week of June 10. The events will be held Tuesday, June 11, Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 5192 Mahoning Avenue across from the GetGo gas station.
Sharpsville High School Academic Excellence 2024
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. (WKBN) – WKBN 27 and Fox Youngstown salute the 2024 high school graduates who have achieved Academic Excellence. Congratulations to the students of Sharpsville High School: Caleb Rogers, Grace Dorfi. Looking for a different school? Click to view all Academic Excellence.
New YSU Provost discusses taking on the role, plans for the university
After being at Youngtown State University more than 2 decades and working closely with faculty, the administration and students, new Provost Dr. Jennifer Pintar tells 21 News she takes the role very seriously and that student success is top priority. "I'm very honored that the board and the committee members...
Warren Harding’s Nau’jeat Jones keys Trumbull County win over Mahoning in all-star game
MINERAL RIDGE — Warren Harding standout Nau’jeat Jones has enjoyed a week he will never forget. Just last weekend, Jones captured two places at the Division I State Track and Field Championships, finishing seventh in the Division I high jump at 6-5 and eighth in long jump at 21-8.25 inches.
Businesses, high school seniors honored at BBB's Torch Awards
Several Valley businesses and leaders were honored for building trust in the community during the Better Business Bureau of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's Torch Awards. Torch Awards honor businesses and leaders who have high standards for their services and how they interact with clients. The 2024 honorees include Soft...
YSU Finance Committee passes resolution to raise price of tuition
In the midst of a marathon of committee meetings Thursday, YSU's finance committee passed a three percent tuition hike starting this fall. Current students will pay the same, but the incoming freshman class will pay about $5,500 per semester. That rate will stay locked in for four years. According to...
YSU unveils reimagined foreign language program
Youngstown State University has announced the launch of its reimagined foreign language program. According to a press release, the reimagined program integrates the benefits of teacher-led instruction with online resources in order to provide students with a comprehensive language education in languages like Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Italian. More...
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