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Youngstown officials reduce the projected general-fund deficit to $433,000
They’ll meet in three weeks expecting to have the fund balanced
Austintown road workers clocked 27 hours during last storm
The township recently purchased two new about $150,000 road trucks, despite failure of a road levy years ago.
Campbell considers new police chief, purchases new cruiser and rehires “Rough and Rowdy” cop
Lt. Kevin Sferra will assume the chief’s duties and the officer who fought in the “Rough and Rowdy Brawl” last summer is back at work.
Austintown Senior center raises dues for out-of-towners
In October, some township seniors expressed concern over non-residents taking advantage of the township senior center for free, while township residents pay its annual operating levy.
Niles council approves final steps for fiscal emergency release
The city has been in fiscal emergency for more than four years.
Lordstown council member says she will accept that mayor can break tie votes
Lordstown council member says she will accept that mayor can break tie votes
House Bill 500 provision originated in Boardman
The bill will permit townships and municipalities to set aside money for capital improvement projects.
Residents weigh new vehicle tax against ‘critical’ infrastructure needs
Some residents said a proposed $5 annual license plate tax to fund road and bridge projects is too much; others said it’s too little.
Youngstown board approves inspection work on major sewer line
The $7 million sewer line is expected to be finished in about six weeks
Poland council avoids public group home discussion
When Susan Maruca looked for a home for her aging mother, she wanted to find a place close to her own home, near her mother’s church and in a neighborhood with other retirees.
Mahoning commissioners approve $66M budget for 2019
Officials pared more than $2.75 million from county departments’ 2019 budget requests to meet the mark.
Struthers Municipal Court Judge Dominic Leone explains why he took over a room at city hall
The judge said his actions were the result of “the city’s lackadaisical attitude” and his own concerns the city’s safety standards are subpar.
Hearings set on proposed $5 license plate fee
The county engineer said the fee increase could generate up to $1.5 million for road and bridge repairs.
Trumbull officials making plans for 2019 budget to be repeat of 2018
Trumbull officials making plans for 2019 budget to be repeat of 2018