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Patrolman Chad McGarry promoted to sergeant

RJ Thompson leads Liberty branding project


Youngstown finance director candidates expected to be interviewed later this month

There are four candidates for the job


Struthers council discusses problem house, old feuds reignite

Council aims to force the owner of a long vacant, unfinished house to finish his project or lose it.


Youngstown council authorizes contract for design work on downtown streets

The city received a $10.85 million federal grant for the street improvements


Campbell Council votes to put renewal levy on November ballot

The 5-year, 3.5 mill property tax levy renewal was originally passed in 2010 and funds the city’s operations.


Downtown business to replace its outdoor patio

The building owner wanted to do more improvements, but postponed them


Struthers City Council approves budget, announces roads to be resurfaced

Council also announced dates for several city-wide events


Liberty fire chief and trustees discuss staffing

Fire department issues discussed at Liberty trustee meeting


Canfield OKs 2019 budget at $11.2M

City council members also selected a firm to develop a comprehensive plan that will shape the city for the next 10 years.


Campbell council announces new police chief, approves funds for parks, cops

The new police chief will be sworn in on Monday.


Liberty trustees approve $25,000 settlement

Ray Buhala was promoted to captain in the police department.


Penn Power equipment installation helps protect ospreys

The ospreys have caused electrical disruptions by nesting on utility poles.


New Castle gets $246,400 state grant

The money will help the fiscally-distressed city


Youngstown council is expected to approve the budget March 20

A councilman expressed concern about the city’s long-term finances


Niles releases from fiscal emergency

Although the city has been released, the school district is now in fiscal emergency