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Teamsters file grievance over road work by Mahoning County inmates
Commissioner David Ditzler praised the county engineer and sheriff for trying to get potholes filled quickly, but said Teamsters should have been consulted in advance of free inmate labor being used.
Auction company hired to sell South Side Annex
The Mahoning County South Side Annex, 2801 Market St., a vacant former county office building, will be sold to the highest bidder.
First solid waste district director joins committee
James P. Stratton, Mahoning County’s first solid waste district director, has joined the solid waste policy committee.
State to decide on gaming machines for fraternal and veteran organizations
State to decide on gaming machines for fraternal and veteran organizations
Mahoning DD Supt. Larry Duck on unexplained paid leave 5 months
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities hasn’t fully explained why its superintendent, Larry Duck, has been on paid leave for so long
Youngstown officials wanted the hearing in the city
The special master in this matter declined the request
Mahoning commissioners buy asphalt for pothole emergency
The county commissioners made appointments to the children services and developmental disabilities boards.
Ohio Senate signs off on 3-day period for no sales tax
The sales tax holiday would begin on the first Friday of August and would cover school supplies, computers and supplies.
Youngstown council approves $3.29 million in loans to two downtown projects
Councilwoman Janet Tarpley is the new council pro temp after a vote to have her replace Mike Ray
Intimate apparel shop rules proposed
A hearing will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Austintown Township Hall concerning proposed new intimate apparel shop rules.
New Mahoning dog pound site mulled
Mahoning County officials are considering a new dog pound site on Meridian Road.
Campbell teacher to serve suspension for unbecoming conduct
All but 30 days of the one-year suspension are temporarily set aside, with the suspension set to be served from July 1 to July 30.
Trumbull elections board examines proposals to reduce voting precincts
Members of the Trumbull County Board of Elections reviewed a consolidation plan Tuesday that would again reduce the number of voting precincts in the county — this time from 208 to about 150.
Mahoning commissioners weigh Canfield annexation
Canfield City Council will discuss the proposal to annex township land to facilitate nursing home construction at tonight’s meeting.