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Judge rejects motion to dismiss Youngstown water case

A status hearing on the matter is set for Sept. 1


Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot

Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot


Trumbull commissioners making plans for several sewer, water and building projects

The Trumbull County commissioners will soon issue bonds to pay for several sewer and water projects.


Ground broken for new $4M Mahoning dog shelter, Friends of Fido launch fundraising drive

The new building will increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs


DD levy headed for Nov. 8 ballot

A 2-mill, five-year real estate tax levy renewal for the Board of Developmental Disabilities is headed for the Nov. 8 ballot.


Sewer project for Scott Street area of Newton Township at standstill

Trumbull County and Newton Falls have hit a dead end in providing sewage lines to 200 homes in the Scott Street area of Newton Township.


Youngstown isn’t interested in merging its health district with Mahoning County

The city health district is moving downtown next year to the new courthouse building


Canfield Township may come under budget for road resurfacing

Austintown, Boardman and Canfield awarded a $737,295 contract to R.T. Vernal for paving programs


Fire department spars with Liberty trustees over replacement levy

Trustees say they will not ask voters to approve new taxes.


Youngstown council dumps proposal to limit garbage

A city official says most customers would violate the proposed new limit


Consultant hired for county pay study

County officials want to know how their employees’ compensation compares to labor market norms.


Canfield water tank coming soon

Water pressure and firefighting ability will be enhanced by the 500,000-gallon water supply tank.


Girard City Council moves forward on speed camera contract

In other business, council plans to place levy renewals on November ballot.


Mahoning County 911 dispatchers to become township employees

Mahoning County’s 911 dispatchers will work for Austintown or Boardman beginning July 2.


Youngstown hires contractor for a major Lincoln Avenue project

The work will begin at the start of July and take up to 120 days to finish