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Ditzler: Racino can attract new restaurants, hotels, veterinary centers
Racino can attract other nearby economic development, and the taxes it pays could fund the widening and improvement of Silica Road, commissioner says.
Boardman board seeking levy renewal
The board chose to ask for a replacement rather than a renewal to raise additional funds to be used to improve school safety and security, said John Landers, board president.
Girard council approves pact
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard City lawmakers have approved a new contract for
New Mahoning County engineer wants more collaboration across county lines
Patrick Ginnetti, Mahoning County’s new engineer, wants more coordination of activities among adjacent counties.
Battle lines drawn over $500M in gun reforms
Conceding “this will be difficult,” President Barack Obama urged a reluctant Congress on Wednesday to require background checks for all gun sales and ban both military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines in an emotion-laden plea to curb gun violence in America.
President proposes gun control measures
President Obama signed 23 executive orders on gun safety and is urging Congress to take action to require universal background checks for gun purchases, ban military-style assault weapons, limit high-capacity magazines and crack down on straw-purchases of guns.
This year’s Mahoning County budget has no room for growth, chief deputy auditor says
The $2.5 million Mahoning County general fund carry-over is nothing to celebrate and falls far below the $4.4 million carry-over a year ago, fiscal officer notes.
Eastgate director to retire
Candidates seeking to be new director must apply by Feb. 8
Trumbull official files complaint regarding former engineer
The Trumbull County commissioners on Wednesday authorized sending a letter to the Ohio Ethics Commission requesting an investigation into a complaint by current Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith.
Possibility of 4-way stop signs at Struthers intersection
There will be a public hearing Monday on the traffic study and 4-way stop signs.
VIDEOS | New Sheriff Greene appoints veteran jailers
Jerry Greene, the new sheriff of Mahoning County, effective Monday, names three majors and a commander from within the ranks.
Youngstown building dept. to be dismantled Monday
City to spend $1.2 million on elevator repairs at downtown office building
How will you be impacted after the US falls off cliff?
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to a closed-door meeting Sunday night as Congress met to negotiate a legislative path to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff." Little progress was made Sunday night, and congressional leaders largely are pessimistic about chances for a deal today.
Outlook for deal tonight gloomy
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Capitol Hill deal to avert the “fiscal cliff” was proving