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MVSD board approves Vigorito back pay without comment

The board also is working on specifications to begin the bidding process for repairs to the Meander Reservoir dam spillway.

WRPA approves 3 months’ salary as severance to former director

The authority also moved forward on development of Harshman Building in downtown Youngstown.

Two-year sentence for one of arrestees from “Operation Pedo-Cure”

A man arrested during March’s “Operation Pedo-Cure” will serve two years in prison

Appeals case of Nasser Hamad delayed by attorney, transcripts

The initial filing in the appeal of Nassar Hamad, 49, who was convicted of killing two young people and wounding three others who came to his home in Howland in 2017, will be delayed.

Chamber says owners of former RG Steel mill want to keep CSX rail line active

A Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce official told the Trumbull County commissioners the chamber is working with owners of the former RG Steel mill south of the city to help them to acquire the former CSX rail line that runs past the mill.

Huge Trumbull waterline project about to begin

As early as Monday, two companies can begin to install $8.7 million worth of water mains in areas of Braceville, Southington and Farmington townships.

Youngstown among 17 nationwide selected to get a HUD designation

The program offers HUD-assisted families services to help them become more self-sufficient.

Struthers council grants tax abatement for Castlo property

The ordinance also established a tax increment financing area at the industrial park site.

METRO DIGEST || More interested in Niles mayor post

Niles Councilman Barry Profato, who ran for Niles mayor as a write-in and lost to Thomas Scarnecchia in the general election in 2015, has formally entered the race for Niles mayor.

METRO DIGEST || No injuries in fire

Fire crews put out a small fire about 10:35 p.m. Tuesday at a vacant 1013 Ridge Ave. home.

City’s 222nd year celebrated at 3rd Happy Birthday Youngstown event

Traci Manning, curator of education at Tyler Mahoning Valley Historical Center, speaks to a group of people learning about the new self-guided walking tour signs in downtown Youngstown. Earlier Wednesday evening, the group celebrated the 222nd anniversary of Youngstown’s founding with a celebration at the Tyler Center on West Federal Street.