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Two roads repaired in Liberty Township
Liberty Township officials announced Wednesday the completion of two roads that were in poor condition
Youngstown Councilwoman Tarpley: Mowing program is failing
But statistics show more lawns will be cut this year than in 2014
McClurg traffic light installation contract approved
A new traffic light will be installed this summer at South Avenue and McClurg Road to improve safety.
Mahoning commissioners OK levy renewal for Nov. 3 ballot
The Mahoning County commissioners passed a resolution of necessity to place a mental health levy renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Boardman officials argue against phasing out of state reimbursements to the township
Boardman officials argue against phasing out of state reimbursements to the township
Courts now use Pay Pal
Credit card fine and court cost payments via Pay Pal are now accepted in routine, non-appearance cases in Canfield and Sebring courts.
Youngstown is making major changes to its employee health-insurance policy
Employees will be charged deductibles for the first time
Youngstown looks to put its finances online
The city’s checkbook is expected to be online by the end of the year
Trumbull officials hear from public on proposed sales-tax increase
The Trumbull County commissioners showed a map at a public hearing Wednesday showing Trumbull County being among only 22 Ohio counties out of 88 with a sales tax rate of 6.75 percent or lower.
Mahoning County leads in accountability, state treasurer says
State Treasurer Josh Mandel urges all Ohio local governments to get on the OhioCheckbook.com bandwagon.
County will post financial info
Republican and Democratic county officials are collaborating on the transparency initiative.
Mahoning commissioners urge governor to reconsider closing YDC
The Mineral Ridge facility near Austintown is set to close in 2017.
14 apply to become Mahoning's chief deputy auditor, just 2 CPAs
Only two certified public accountants are among 14 applicants for chief deputy Mahoning County auditor.
Trumbull commissioners approve raises for CSEA workers
Trumbull commissioners approve pay increases for workers in Child Support Enforcement
Mahoning commissioners defend county workers' bonuses
Bonuses are justified for key employees, county commissioner says.