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Apr 22, 2021 THINK GREEN: Trumbull County Democrats are hosting an Earth Day event including a drive-thru vegetable seed packet giveaway 4 to 6 p.m. today at 36 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, in the Pinetree Plaza. The public is welcome to pick up seed packets and get a start on a spring garden. The event also will include showing of short films inside the party headquarters and information on how the Biden administration is focusing on the climate crisis and clean energy jobs and technology. ...

WARREN — Trumbull County is experiencing an increase in overdose deaths fueled by the soaring availability of the drug fentanyl, according to local health officials. According to data provided by the Trumbull County Coroner’s Office, as of February 26, there have been 25 confirmed overdose deaths and 10 unconfirmed overdose deaths in Trumbull County. The unconfirmed overdoses are pending toxicology results. For comparison, as of February 26 in 2017 (the year with the most overdoses on recor...

The seeing eye Apr 11, 2021 DISTRICT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has kicked off its litter cleanup campaign. The program, called the Great American Cleanup, is part of a national campaign through Keep America Beautiful. Local volunteers receive trash bags, litter grabbers, safety vests and gloves. All cleanup volunteers will receive an Earth Day T-shirt while supplies last as a thank you gift. Service groups, neighborhood clubs, schools, Scouts and comm...

The prevalence of telehealth appointments for mental health treatment increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the option for remote treatment is expected to continue with increased availability. While there have been mixed results when it comes to electronic appointments, the service has in some cases increased the effectiveness of mental health treatments, said Joe Caruso, CEO and president of COMPASS Family and Community Services. “Electronic options assisted outpatient treatments by o...

Feb 26, 2021 ‘VISIT’ SUTLIFF: Virtual tours are being held for the Sutliff Museum located on the second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. While sheltering at home, people still are able to “visit” the Sutliff Museum through the museum’s App. Featured are tours about the Sutliff Family, Underground Railroad history and Victorian Design. The program was made possible in part by a grant from the Ohio History Fund in 2019. BIKE TO WORK: The committee planning for the ann...

The seeing eye Feb 21, 2021 HARVEST FOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN: Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley has kicked off its 30th annual Harvest for Hunger campaign, which is a food and funds drive that takes place during February, March and April to help stock the food bank shelves for the spring and summer months. Anyone interested in participating in the campaign by conducting a food and / or funds drive to benefit the food bank should call Julia at 330-792-5522, ext. 102, or visit www.mahoni...

The seeing eye Jan 29, 2021 VALENTINE SHOPPING: A Valentine’s Day-themed shopping event will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at First Baptist Church of Howland, 8957 E. Market St. The Sweetheart Shopping Event will be for anyone who needs unique gifts and products for themselves or their loved ones. Over 50 vendors are taking part. Free admission and free parking. All vendors at the event will be wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and adhering to all guidelines from the Trumbull County ...

Seeing eye Jan 27, 2021 PANTRY DISTRIBUTION: Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is collaborating with the Ohio National Guard to host a Traveling Food Pantry food distribution 10 a.m. Thursday at Yankee Lake, 1800 state Route 7 NE, Brookfield. To partake in this zero-contact distribution, recipients’ trunks must be open and clear of all belongings. Their windows must be rolled up. Recipients must not exit their vehicle for any reason. For information, visit www.mahoningvalleyseco...

Jan 24, 2021 WILLIAM McKINLEY 178TH: President William McKinley’s 178th birthday celebration will be 2 p.m. Friday for a virtual birthday party celebration. The public can take part by signing onto McKinley’s birthday party and also learn fun facts throughout the day. Visit the library’s YouTube Channel at 2 p.m. to watch a short video about how much things have changed since McKinley was born in 1843. TCAP RELIEF GRANT: The Trumbull Community Action Program’s home relief grant offering...

Jan 22, 2021 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, it seems news coverage and the general focus on accidental drug overdoses and the opioid epidemic have taken a back seat. Sadly, though, the drug abuse problem has not gone away. In fact, increased isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted even more severely people with substance-use disorders, local mental health officials said recently. In Trumbull County, accidental drug overdose deaths increased in 2020 over data from ...