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🌱 What changed in Girard’s new police contract and why it matters

Good morning Girard! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changed in Girard’s new police contract and why it matters
  • What happens next in the high-profile Girard youth coach trial?
  • How Girard girls snapped Poland’s perfect basketball start

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and breezy; p.m. rain, temps: high: 51, low: 27.
  • Friday: Windy; snow showers, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Girard OKs new contract for police sergeants, captains (tribtoday.com) — Girard City Council has approved a new two-year contract for police sergeants and captains after removing a section that let the mayor grant extra time off without negotiations. The deal clarifies rank-based pay differentials through 2027 and follows resident questions about earlier comp days, while council also moved to formally recognize three longtime members leaving office this month.
   

2. Jury selection scheduled for former Girard youth coach facing 19 sex charges (wfmj.com) — A former Girard youth softball coach is set to stand trial in Trumbull County on 19 serious charges involving alleged sex crimes against minors, with jury selection beginning Tuesday. The case centers on accusations dating back to 2017, when he coached in the Girard Youth Baseball Association, and he remains jailed while attorneys prepare for opening statements.
   

3. 12/15 High School Roundup (tribtoday.com) — Girard High School’s girls basketball team dealt previously unbeaten Poland its first loss of the season, powered by 17 points from Caylee Wilkes in a 44–32 win. The roundup also highlights strong performances from several other Mahoning Valley girls teams in recent games.
   

4. Honoring heroes for the holidays (tribtoday.com) — Girard volunteers, students, and veterans groups braved the cold to lay hundreds of wreaths on veterans’ graves at Girard City Cemetery as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Local organizers say the effort honors both older World War I graves and newer burials, and residents can still purchase wreaths into January while next year’s ceremony is already scheduled.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Girard

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Girard

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.