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St. Joseph Hospital will close maternity ward

WARREN — Generations of hospital deliveries in Trumbull County will end in December when St. Joseph Warren Hospital closes its birthing center and refers patients to its Boardman affiliate. For expectant mothers in the city, that means a trip of more than 30 minutes south to give birth. ...

Joyce challenged by Jukic in congressional race

U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican seeking his eighth term in Congress, faces Democrat Maria Jukic, a former Euclid City Council member, in the 14th District race. The district includes all of Trumbull, Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga counties. With redistricting taking effect with this election, the 14th is adding a small part of Mahoning County and making a minor change to what part of Portage County it includes. The district favors Republicans 58.5% to 41.5% for Democrats based on partisan statewide voting results between 2016 to 2024, according to the Ohio Redistricting ...

Yemma letter opposes budget commission mandate

YOUNGSTOWN — The county treasurer is questioning the expertise and responsibility of the budget commission to assess the finances of local taxing districts. The memo from Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma, dated Oct. 15, sent to Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham and Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro – Yemma’s colleagues on the Mahoning County Budget Commission - and to at least some of the taxing districts the commission oversees, reiterates his opposition to the state’s mandate that local taxing districts be subjected to budget reviews and possible millage reductions. ...

Poland Township man wants help with flooding issues

POLAND TOWNSHIP - Indian Trail resident Don Kromer is seeking assistance in dealing with a severe flooding situation on his property and is asking the Poland Forest Board to clear out a drain and remove dead wood from the forest. The issue for Kromer is not a new one. It has been an issue ...