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Boccieri wins state rep seat, Valley Republicans reelected to Legislature

Democrat John Boccieri won the open 58th Ohio House District race while state Sen. Al Cutrona as well as state Reps. Tex Fischer and David Thomas, all Republicans, were reelected to another term in the General Assembly representing the Mahoning Valley. Boccieri, of Poland, beat Republican Heather Fronk of Poland 64% to 36% in the 58th District race, according to complete and unofficial results. Boccieri said: “I am deeply humbled by the trust the people of the 58th District placed in me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to the Ohio House of Representatives.” Democrat ...

Rulli, Joyce win reelection bids

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 ...

D’Apolito, Rivera win common pleas races; Hanni extends appeals term

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, ...

McNally defeats Oliver for commissioners chair

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 ...

Boardman voters reject safety services levy

BOARDMAN - Township officials will now have to look at alternative funding for safety services after voters on Tuesday thumbed down a five-year, 2.75-mill levy that would have generated $3,772, 795 annually and would have cost taxpayers $96 for each $100,000 of property value. According to ...

Canfield voters say ‘no’ to school levy

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 ...