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Democratic gubernatorial nominee is donating the $1,000 contribution from the indicted Youngstown mayor to charity

That prompts Gov. John Kasich’s campaign to donate money from an indicted state House member and one who resigned


Youngstown mayor calls his alleged involvement in a criminal enterprise ‘comical’

Says the indictment won’t impact his ability to serve the city

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Auditor to staff: ‘Stay strong’

Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino proclaimed his belief in his innocence.


Council: Mayor's indictment sad day for city

Charles Sammarone is facing his own probe over a $4,000 cash campaign contribution he made to McNally’s opponent in last year’s election


Trumbull communities share response vehicle

The MRAP was purchased with federal money.


Indictments tied to Oakhill Renaissance Place case

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announces the indictments on corruption charges handed up by a Cuyahoga County grand jury in Cleveland against Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino and Atty. Martin Yavorcik.

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Springfield trustees mull host agreement with county

A former trustee says the agreement would not benefit the township.


John A. McNally

John A. McNally Charged with: one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity; two counts


Keep contaminants out of recycling bins, official says

Don’t put electronic items, appliances and toilets into drop-off recycling bins, Mahoning County recycling director says.


Mahoning commissioners mull sales-tax defeat

Commissioners will plan strategy as to how to proceed after the narrow defeat of the half-percent sales tax on Tuesday.


Youngstown wants to sell a downtown office building it owns

The minimum asking price is $2 million


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Engineer revives dormant survey department

The survey department maintains county monuments used as reference points by private land surveyors.

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Liberty Township to install sidewalks

The township isn’t paying for the sidewalks with tax money.


Mathews/Sheridan roundabout construction contract awarded

The county hopes the roundabout installation at Mathews and Sheridan roads can be completed while school’s out for the summer.


Struthers City Council approves raises, mulls senior van options

Non-classified, full-time city employees received 2 percent increases to their base salaries, retroactive Jan. 1.