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Teens face struggling summer job market
30+ min ago (177+ words) WFMJ A new consulting firm forecast reveals that teenagers could be facing the weakest hiring season on record this upcoming summer, with about 790, 000 jobs going to teen workers beween May and July. John Rossi explains the potential causes behind this....
South Range students test cardboard boats at Raider Regatta
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (201+ words) One area high school took some time to float on a pond in North Lima on Friday to test boats built by the sophomore class. The 26th Annual Raider Regatta set sail with boats made of cardboard and duct tape at…...
Kent State increases tuition for incoming freshmen
1+ week, 3+ day ago (250+ words) The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved higher tuition, room, and meal plan rates for incoming first-year students at its quarterly meeting on Wednesday. Because of the four-year freeze policy, overall tuition, housing, and dining rates for 75% of Kent…...
Healthy Living for Kids: The importance of optimism
1+ week, 3+ day ago (69+ words) WFMJ Did you know that people who are more optimistic tend to live longer? Pleasant Valley Church suspends all services and programs Austintown man accused of dragging child with vehicle in Boardman parking lot Salem police officer resigns in lieu…...
Student 4-H delegation meets with State Rep. , attends House Committee
1+ week, 5+ day ago (130+ words) State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) accompanied five 4-H students to the Ohio Statehouse, according to a news release. The student delegation, pictured above, from Rep. Robb Blasdel's district attended the House Agriculture Committee. There, they heard testimony on…...
YSU ROTC program awards over $51, 000 in scholarships
1+ week, 6+ day ago (226+ words) YOUNGSTOWN -Youngstown State University's (YSU) Army Reserve Officers Traing Corps. (ROTC) Program has awarded cadets' more than $51, 000 in scholarships. In an annual awards breakfast, the YSU Army ROTC program celebrated its cadets" excellence in academics, leadership and military performances, with…...
Youth mental health first aid
2+ week, 56+ min ago (40+ words) WFMJ Youth mental health first aid Beginning Wednesday, "high-risk" purchases will be blocked on SNAP cards Mercer County man charged after 5 a. m. "rain dance" Vienna man accused of strangling daughter during argument...
Shop for children's items at the Baby Bargain Boutique
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (58+ words) WFMJ Karen Mc Callum talks about the community event at Boardman Park Beginning Wednesday, "high-risk" purchases will be blocked on SNAP cards Mercer County man charged after 5 a. m. "rain dance" Vienna man accused of strangling daughter during argument Police: Boardman contractor…...
YSU closure rumors 'blatant political misinformation' | News | wfmj. com
2+ week, 2+ day ago (74+ words) YSU closure rumors 'blatant political misinformation' WFMJ YSU closure rumors 'blatant political misinformation' "Blatant political misinformation: Ramaswamy campaign responds to YSU closure rumors Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is hoping to consolidate Ohio's public universities if elected go" Beginning Wednesday, "high-risk purchases…...
Youngstown students gather donations for the Rescue Mission
2+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) Elementary students from a school in Youngstown pulled donations together for the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley during a special service project. Taft Elementary School students in Diana Gatszegi's classroom collected individually wrapped snacks and other practical items for the…...