CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Trustees got an update on July 5 storm damage cleanup at Tuesday’s meeting from Public Works Foreman Bob Burkett. “Every road is open,” he told trustees. “As of (Tuesday night), we have hauled away 50 loads of wood chips, and Davey Tree Service has hauled 15 ...

YOUNGSTOWN — After a number of votes and some confusion, city council decided to deny the law director a 14% raise that would have put his salary at the same amount as the finance director. When it all shook out at Wednesday’s meeting, council voted 4-3 against giving Law Director Adam ...

BOARDMAN — Township leaders have confirmed that fire Chief Mark Pitzer will be leaving his post next month to accept a position in Canfield. He was hired Tuesday as deputy chief following an executive session of the Cardinal Joint Fire District board. He will be paid $92,000 per ...

YOUNGSTOWN — City council agreed to let the board of control seek proposals for the long-vacant former Bottom Dollar grocery store for potential development. The 7-0 vote Wednesday permits the board to seek requests for proposals for the empty building, evaluate the offers and negotiate ...

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — One Hubbard Township trustee admitted that while he was against data centers, the choice would be up to residents to allow one into the community, as they learned of an interested developer. As part of his report Tuesday night, Trustee Jason Tedrow admitted that data ...

GIRARD — KO Consulting has helped the city secure $2.15 million in grants in the nearly three years the city has had a contract with them. Kristen Olmi, CEO / owner of KO Consulting, a community economic development firm, and other company officials met with Girard City Council this week to ...