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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
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Mental health board honors local ‘champions'
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Leaders with Mahoning County's Mental Health and Recovery Board took time Friday to honor what they're calling 'The Champions of Champions.' This was the agency's 10th Annual Awards Luncheon to honor those in the community whose efforts have helped those served by the county's system of care. Directors added a special honor for leaders with the local United Way. 'Because with the bank explosion, they immediately organized our agencies, provided food and shelter for people, and it was just wonderful. They needed recognized,' said Duane Piccirilli, with the Mahoning County Mental Health Recovery Board. Directors say in addition to recognizing this year's recipients, .they hope the event reminds others in the community of the need for people to enter into social service work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
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Mahoning County recognizes responders with critical incident training
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Leaders with the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board honored some of the area's finest Friday afternoon. Read next: Ohio unveils new system for unclaimed funds Twenty officers from different agencies were recognized for completing a course in Critical Incident Management. Organizers started offering it nearly 20 years ago. The 40-hour program trains officers on how to improve their responses in cases involving those with mental health and drug addiction issues, as well as domestic violence and other high-stress cases. 'It teaches them how to de-escalate situations,' Duane Piccirilli with the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board said. 'People who are experiencing mental health issues that are addicted will react differently, so we wanna keep our officers safe first and also protect our consumers and their families.' Each of the twenty graduates was presented with a certificate and a special 'C-I-T' pin for their uniforms. 'Just based on my personal experience, I would say probably 90-95 percent of my caseload has some sort of mental illness or substance abuse disorders,' Marissa Frasure with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority said. 'We go out to a house, and we never know what state of mind somebody may be in.' Organizers tell First News at least one member of every law enforcement agency in Mahoning County has completed the course, and there are now Critical Incident Teams in all 88 counties in Ohio. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Mercer County city named as top place to retire for lower taxes, affordable housing
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) — The City of Hermitage has been named as the best place to retire in the Northeast for lower taxes and affordable housing. Travel & Leisure Magazine listed the Mercer County city as number one of 10 cities in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New Jersey. The magazine based selections on data from Investopedia which focused on cost of living for two adults, housing, transportation, health care and taxes, as well as access to arts, culture, major airports, and more. Hermitage was noted for its 'small-town charm, historic sites and a county-wide median home value of $153,600.' Its proximity to Pittsburgh and Youngstown was also a key factor in addition to the outdoor recreation activities available at Buhl Park. Access to tax-free retail shopping was also listed as an attractive of the city. 'Hermitage offers a rich quality of life, affordability, and abundant beauty, not only to retirees but also for working families and people at all stages of life,' said Duane Piccirilli, president of the Hermitage Board of Commissioners, in a news release. 'We believe our community is a special place that is very attractive to residents and visitors alike, and the Travel & Leisure selection affirms that view.' Coming in second and third were also Pennsylvanian cities Johnstown and Altoona. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
