Permit discussion

Permit discussion

WARREN

State Rep. Sean O’Brien of Brookfield, D-65th, has requested a meeting with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Scott Nally to discuss a proposed water-quality permit for the city of Warren.

“The OEPA regulations “regarding TDS [total dissolved solids] levels appear to be too stringent for our current operations,” O’Brien said. “I want to ensure that Trumbull County can remain competitive and hope Director Nally is willing to work with us to find a proper and balanced solution.”

OEPA in December submitted a draft water-quality permit renewal to Warren, proposing a maximum TDS dispersion limit of 622 milligrams per liter, one-third the state standard of 1,500. OEPA says that standard allows water in the Mahoning River to meet the 500 milligrams per liter standards for Pennsylvania waterways.

Under Ohio law, a water-related permit can be revoked or not renewed if water does not meet quality standards of a nearby state. YBI busy, growing

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Business Incubator said it has seen increased traffic during the past month from business people from across the world, including San Francisco, Chicago, New York City and Bologna, Italy.

YBI also reported that two entrepreneurs from Chandler, Ariz., with ties to the Mahoning Valley are preparing to move their business to Youngstown. YBI did not disclose the name of the company, however.

Workshop planned

BOARDMAN

The Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host its first workshop of the year at 8 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.

The program is an audio conference presented by John W. Hicks, president and CEO of J.C. Geever, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits build effective grant-seeking programs.

Registration and networking begins at 8 a.m.; continental breakfast will be served at 8:30.

The program is scheduled to last until 10 a.m.

Staff and volunteers involved in fundraising for nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend.

The cost is $15 for AFP members, $25 for nonmembers, and $10 for full-time students.

Contact Lisa Hines, chairwoman of the AFP Program Committee at 330-938-7405, or email her at l.hines@oaksfoundation.com for more information.

Eatery opens

POLAND

The Cafe at Wittenauer’s is open at 122 S. Main St. The caf offers breakfast, lunch, light dinner and desserts. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Hubbard council

Hubbard

City council will have a work session 7 p.m. today at the city administration building to discuss well drilling on private property within city limits. The land of interest for the company is near Waugh Field between South Fox North Road and Deer Creek Golf Course.

Vindicator staff reports