The second annual Canfield Jr. Fair livestock project took place Thursday. It It brought out some of the youngest farmers in the area, all hoping to earn some cash for their hard work and help out a good cause in the process.
Farmers from the age of 9 years old up to 18 took part in the Junior Auction at the Canfield Fair. Their hopes are to sell the animals they have raised as food. And Over the past few years, a new trend has appeared
"The last couple years there has been a lot of interest in donating it to the...
After sitting through five community forums with the final candidates vying for the job of superintendent of Youngstown city schools, the Community Mobilization Committee recommends Dr. Pamela Brown be selected to fill the position.
"She has a wealth of experience functioning as a high-level administrator in very large urban school districts, such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte, North Carolina," said the Rev. Kenneth Simon, chairman of the Community Mobilization Committee.
Each of the candidates were rated on the same evaluation form. With criteria such as success in improving academic achievement for urban students, establishing effective relationships with organizations, businesses and community leaders...
A blank space is what will be under Jim Traficant's name on the November ballot for Congress.
Traficant on Wednesday was given 24 hours to sign a paper indicating how he wants to be listed. That was when the Trumbull County Board of Elections voted to certify that Traficant had enough valid petition signatures to be on the ballot.
He made it by 11 signatures.
In November, Traficant will face Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan and Republican Jim Graham for the 17th congressional seat.
Thursday was the first official day of the Canfield Fair, where visitors could do anything from ride rides and watch cooking demonstrations to enter contests and learn about kitchen fires.
Fair-goers stopped by the education building Thursday morning for some free food.
Culinary students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center served up turkey burgers with Swiss cheese and red onion. People got to see the entire process from preparation, to grilling, to presentation.
Instructors said demonstrations like this give the students exposure. Plus, it gives the public a glimpse into what they do...
But this weekend Boardman's Joe Sylvester plans to make Monster Truck history.
In 1999, the legendary Big Foot set a distance jumping record of 202 feet.
This Sunday at the Miller Farm in Columbus, Pa., Sylvester will attempt to break that world record. It's something even top veterans in the sport haven't tried to do.
Sylvester is the youngest independent owner and driver in the Monster Truck Business. His truck bares the name: Bad Habit.
Some are asking Joe if he's crazy for risking his life.
