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Leaf pickup funding slashed
The county will no longer fund curbside leaf collections, but will service central leaf bag drop-off sites.
Oakhill renovation money nearly gone
Only $7,830 of the Oakhill renovation budget remains unspent or uncommitted, chief deputy auditor says.
A mistake by Youngstown led to confusion over the demolition of a North Side house
Jan Pentz of Youngstown’s North Side stands in front of two houses on the 1300 block of Wick Avenue that are in need of demolition. Pentz lives across the street from the structures.
UPDATE3: Mill Creek tees for Friday Greatest
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Trumbull kennel plans new fee structure
Next week, Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a new fee structure for dog registrations from $14 per dog to $18 per year.
Landfills hope for oil and gas drilling waste bonanza
“We’re on the cusp of things breaking,” one Mahoning County landfill manager observed.
Mayor Sammarone: Some festivals should consider using Covelli
He’s getting complaints from some downtown residents and businesses
Traffic cameras in Youngstown school zones are on hold
No action will be taken by city until state Legislature makes a decision
Youngstown voters to decide fate of park and rec panel
City council is expected to vote Aug. 21 to put it on the general-election ballot
Girard votes to add garbage renewal levy to November ballot
The levy, which has been in place for 36 years, is one of five garbage levies that pay most of the $485,235 cost for those services.
Trumbull County plans to approve screening, wellness program for employees
The commissioners are expected today to approve a new biometric screening and wellness program for most county employees that they hope will improve the health of employees and bring down health care costs.
Officials debate leaf composting funding
The county may have to curtail funding for leaf recycling and composting in the townships and municipalities.
Commissioners back Coitsville sewer extension
The 2,600-foot sanitary sewer extension would enable construction of an aquatic facility at an organization serving disabled people.