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Trumbull commissioners say 2013 might be start of county’s shale windfall
The oil and gas in the Utica Shale hasn’t brought an economic windfall to Trumbull County government yet.
Mayor worried the rent could increase in the future.
Recommends using rent money for improved computer services instead.
Youngstown wants $700K guarantee from any leasing company
Proposals must be submitted by April 5
N. Ohio commissioners concerned about Kasich's turnpike plan
Under Gov. John Kasich’s plan, the state would borrow about $1.5 billion, via bonding against future tolls, and hope to leverage another $1.5 billion in local and federal funding.
Morrison: NE Ohio needs unifited voice
Regional planner wants northeast Ohioans to come together to identify common concerns and plan for a vibrant, long-term regional future.
McDonald police to patrol village schools
Campus patrol officers from the village police department are Dan O’Donnell, Dan Superak, Ryan Ronghi and Jared Monaco.
Canfield City Council enters into contract with consultant for safety upgrades
Phase II of a street safety upgrade project will commence with the help of a new engineering consultant, as approved by Canfield City Council on Wednesday.
Council approved an ordinance on a fracking-ban charter amendment
The mayor criticizes a Green Party candidate for campaigning at council meeting
Lowellville to get state funds to clean up contaminated soil
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The village of Lowellville has been tentatively awarded a $2.4 million Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grant for removal of an old industrial dam in the Mahoning River and some 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment behind it, state Sen. Joe Schiavoni has announced.
Casino gambling tax revenue rises, but its future is uncertain
Quarterly casino tax revenues to Youngstown and local county governments have risen steadily in three installments; small first distributions are made to schools.
Casino gambling tax revenue rises, but its future is uncertain
Quarterly casino tax revenues to Youngstown and local county governments have risen steadily in three installments; small first distributions are made to schools.
Businesses at and near the downtown intersection have seen a decline in customers
The intersection will reopen Tuesday, a city official says
CSB seeks agency experience for new director
The Mahoning County Children Services Board seeks an executive director with a master’s degree in social work or closely related field and child welfare agency leadership experience.
Chief Mahoning County building official gets a 17.6 percent pay raise
The county commissioners raised the salary of Jeffery S. Uroseva, chief county building official, from $61,701 to $72,563, effective Sunday.
Committee unanimously approves Mahoning County solid waste plan
The committee’s plan promotes waste reduction and recycling and keeping landfill dumping fees constant.