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A Campbell business submitted the apparent lowest proposal to demolish buildings at two ex-Wick Six businesses

The work should start in mid-August and take up to four months to finish


Mahoning County eyes jail scanner purchase

County officials are mulling purchase of an airport-style full body scanner to prevent smuggling of contraband into the jail.


CSB issues layoff notices to 22 group home workers

The wmployees have a right to appeal their dismissals.


Youngstown issued 3,827 civil speeding citations during the first four months of the year

About $308,375 in fees were collected with the city keeping $200,444


Mahoning deputies may get radio encryption

Law enforcement officials say encryption foils identity thieves and helps police catch criminals in the act.


New traffic circle to be designed for Five Points

The Mahoning County commissioners have hired a New Albany firm to design the Five Points roundabout.


Auditor: Oakhill won’t bankrupt the county

Mahoning County is financially strong, County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham says.

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New, smaller drop-off recycling bins coming

New and smaller recycling bins are coming to Mahoning County drop-off sites.


Y-MC library director’s raise and bonus likely to be revisited

Heidi Daniel’s salary would rise 2 percent to $114,240; and she’d get a $1,000 bonus under the trustees’ proposal.


Major road to be repaved

Bailey Road will be repaved from Mahoning Avenue to the Trumbull County line for an estimated cost of $1 million.


Improvements planned for several city streets

Work on city street improvements is expected to start in early June


Mahoning commissioners close roads for bridge repair

The Ohio Turnpike Commission will repair the bridges over its toll road.


Mahoning courthouse to stay open during work

‘Major craftspeople’ are working on the Mahoning County Courthouse restoration, architect says.


Mahoning Co. commissioners award contract for Norquest, N. Turner paving

Norquest Boulevard and North Turner Road will be repaved for $582,485.


Some bids for court relocation project came in below estimates

But the city will have to seek bids again for plumbing and HVAC work