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Staff report HUBBARD — The Hubbard Police Department has added a new, four-legged member to the force as Oakley, a labradoodle, was sworn in as the department’s first therapy dog. Mayor Ben Kyle swore in Oakley, who will work with police Chief Robert Thompson, at Monday’s council meeting. Thompson rescued Oakley from the Mahoning County Dog Pound. Thompson said when he first got Oakley, who is believed to be between 3 and 5 years old, he didn’t anticipate the dog joining the police depa...

Mar 14, 2021 Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips points to ceilings damaged by flooding and heavy rain. The city hall building on Tenney Avenue is undergoing some work to correct damage, but additional federal funding in response to COVID-19 last week could help the city update its building for employees and the community, Phillips said. Mahoning Valley cities, villages and townships over the coming years have, in the words of U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, “a once-in-a-generation opportunity.” But how will ...

bcoupland@tribtoday.com HUBBARD — City officials welcomed a new safety director this week, while also recognizing the one who has served the community for the past nine years. Mayor Ben Kyle had new safety director Nick Modarelli sworn in at Monday’s council meeting while also presenting a plaque to outgoing director Lou Carsone, whose last day was Sunday. Modarelli, who previously has been a police officer in Youngstown and also worked for the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office, said he...

bcoupland@tribtoday.com HUBBARD — The replacement of a bridge that was built during Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency was dedicated Monday after the work was done last summer and fall. Representatives of Hubbard city, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office took part in the ribbon cutting and dedication at the new bridge. Mayor Ben Kyle said the nearly $1 million bridge work was an Ohio Department of Transportation project through the county engine...

HUBBARD — The replacement of a bridge that was built during Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency was dedicated Monday after the work was done last summer and fall. Representatives of Hubbard city, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office took part in the ribbon cutting and dedication at the new bridge. Mayor Ben Kyle said the nearly $1 million bridge work was an Ohio Department of Transportation project through the county engineer’s office with no co...

Hubbard Mayor Ben Kyle passes out smoke detectors to Hubbard City and Hubbard Township residents in a drive-thru distribution of the fire-safety devices Saturday at the Hubbard City Building. ,,, Staff photo / Allie Vugrincic HUBBARD — Four hundred city and township homes each have two new smoke detectors, thanks to a drive-thru distribution Saturday at the Hubbard City Building. “Since the beginning of the year, so many house fires have occurred around the Valley,” said Hubbard Mayor Be...

Dan Livingston HUBBARD — A moment of silence took place and special memories were shared by city council members to remember the lengthy and dedicated service to Hubbard by Dan Livingston, who died last weekend at age 65. Mayor Ben Kyle said Livingston’s knowledge of Hubbard and his service to the community were unparalleled. “He was a friend to everyone and always had a memorable story to tell. He will be remembered as a true Hubbard Eagle: always having the best interest of Hubbard re...

Feb 16, 2021 HUBBARD — Daniel P. “Libbo” Livingston, 65, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, of complications due to heart and lung issues. Dan was born Oct. 29, 1955, in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of Hubbard. He was a 1974 graduate of Hubbard High School and attended Youngstown State University. Dan started his career of service in the late 1970s working at Hubbard Union Cemetery and retired as sexton / clerk after 33 years. During that time, he was elected to multiple te...

Dan Livingston started his job as the citys service director in 2012.

WHAT: City council meeting Monday PRESENT: Bill Williams, Bonnie Viele, Robin Zambrini, Michael Toda, Jerome Crowe, Michael Kerr, Ryan Hallapy and Mayor Ben Kyle ABSENT: Michael Mogg Council: • Heard from Kyle the $425,000 Grandview Avenue project that will be covered by an Ohio Public Works Commission loan program in 2020 will be put out for bid this spring. He said the project will be a combined culvert replacement / paving project to improve a culvert on the street that is failing; • G...