CANFIELD - Schools Superintendent Joe Knoll said officials will have to weigh cuts after voters turned down a 5.9-mill additional operating levy Tuesday. The measure would have generated $5,715,791 per year for five years and would have cost homeowners $207 per year for every $100,000 of ...
U.S. Reps. Michael Rulli and Dave Joyce, Republicans who represent the Mahoning Valley in Congress, beat their Democratic challengers in successful bids for reelection. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 60% to 40% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Joyce, R-Bainbridge, beat Democrat Maria Jukic of Euclid 55% to 45% in the 14th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said: “It definitely was not a red year so we’re happy with the win. I’m thrilled ...
Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2027-28 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Monday. The funding, approved by the 136th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of school-safety needs. “Protecting our schools takes teamwork, resources and readiness,” Wilson said. “The technology and training funded by these grants will strengthen security across Ohio’s classrooms, supporting a safe environment where students can thrive. We are proud to work alongside ...
YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Public Utilities Commission will meet at 10 a.m. today at the city hall caucus room to discuss the city's potential utility increases. MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the commissioners hearing room for a meeting and at 11 a.m. at the conference room at the administration building for a staff meeting, SOUTH RANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the board meeting room.
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti’s successor has been chosen, retaining the political balance of power on the county’s governing board. Republican Geno DiFabio is still outnumbered 2-1 after Democratic Ohio State Rep. Lauren McNally defeated her ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Two new common pleas court judges have their mandates from voters, while an established appeals judge has extended his term. Unofficial results from the Mahoning County Board of Elections show that the Democratic nominee, Austintown Township Administrator Mark D’Apolito, has defeated his Republican opponent, Common Pleas Court Magistrate Ross Smith, in a landslide victory to succeed Judge R. Scott Krichbaum when he retires in February. Ohio’s age limits prohibit the 73-year-old judge from continuing his 36-year tenure. As of The Vindicator’s publication deadline, ...
