Tax, gambling issues losing in Mahoning County

YOUNGSTOWN — With 61.1 percent of precincts counted, the Mahonng County 0.5 percent permanent sales tax is losing, 26,023 against and 19,908 in favor.

Also, the state casino gambling issue is losing in Mahoning County, 25,911 against and 21,032 in favor.

Likewise, with almost all vote counted, the Austintown Local School District’s 2.9-mill bond issue is losing, 5,124 against and 4,017 supporting it.