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Chris Graff to replace Linda Srnec
Staff report POLAND Village council chose Chris Graff to fill the council seat vacated by
Struthers hosts fire station open house
Residents are invited to question city officials regarding plans for a new fire station.
Youngstown is burning through wastewater money as it refuses to raise sewer rates
The city has spent $3.8 million over the first four months of the year from the fund
Youngstown amphitheater project cost is reduced
The city’s board of control approved an overall $184,420 reduction
Wagon Wheel Motel to be condemned
Staff report BOARDMAN Fire Chief Mark Pitzer will make a motion to condemn the embattled Wagon
Mahoning commissioners hold off on license-plate fee
Mahoning County Children Services is also looking forward to increased state appropriations now included in the state’s budget bill,
Struthers city council approves raises, officials prepare to crack down on high lawns
The city also received a check for $92,000 for a resurfacing program.
Struthers Municipal Court underwent major changes in 2018
The court added specialty dockets, new equipment and video arraignment.
Youngstown council rejects proposed deal with police patrol union
The issue was a provision that would add $246,216 in additional costs in December 2020
Canfield Council OKs spending $150K on comprehensive land-use plan
The 12- to 18-month assessment would coordinate the organizational goals of the city, township, and local schools.
Campbell officials clash over finances, attitudes
The council voted down raises for three employees until the state of the city’s finances becomes more clear.
Commissioners sitting on plate-fee measure
The $5 fee would generate up to $1.5 million strictly for road and bridge improvements.
Youngstown council to consider $500 fee to pick up garbage from major property clean-outs
Council is expected to reject a report recommending raises for its police patrol union
Green Team eyes more curbside recycling
The plan would discontinue recycling drop-off services in several incorporated municipalities where the proposed curbside recycling carts would duplicate services.