Jan 29, 2021
CANFIELD– More than 3,000 school employees from more than 30 local districts and education facilities will receive COVID vaccinations late next week.
The Mahoning County Educational Service Center (MCESC) has been working diligently to coordinate between the board of health, districts, and Giant Eagle’s pharmacy division to make vaccines available for educators in the area as quickly as possible. Schools that have worked with the MCESC to coordinate vaccination efforts will be among the first in the state to vaccinate school staff.
“Our team has been working tirelessly to make this happen for our schools,” said Traci Hostetler, MCESC superintendent. “As with everything in this situation, things evolve quickly, and our team, as well as our contacts at local schools, have had to pivot and change plans at the drop of a hat. This collaboration has resulted in the opportunity for local schools to get vaccinated quickly, which will add another layer of protection
Jan 14, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN Ms. Janis Lorraine Dodson, 70, transitioned from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Ms. Dodson was born Aug. 16, 1950, in Youngtown, a daughter of James Morgan and Ireatha Henderson. She was a 1968 graduate of East High School.
A devoted homemaker, Janis also worked as a cafeteria and teacher’s aide with the Youngstown City Schools. She was a member of Phillips Chapel CME Church, its stewardess board and treasurer.
Her passion was taking care of others, especially children.
She leaves to mourn her passing, three loving children, Orlanda Dodson, Quiana Dodson and JeLonn Dodson, all of Youngstown; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a sister, Puella Jordan of Columbus; and a host of family and friends.
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AUSTINTOWN The Christmas season seems to increase generosity in adults and children alike, and the students at Austintown Elementary School are no exception.
A committee of 12 students from preschool to second grade, along with staff members, have been collecting donations since Nov. 17 that will benefit three animal charities: Animal Charity of Ohio, Angels for Animals, Friends of Fido and the Mahoning County Dog Warden. The charities were presented the donations Friday at the school.
Monetary donations and supplies totals $1,750.
The program is called “Pet Santa Project” and Superintendent David Cappuzzello said he’s glad to see the students giving back.