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Resolution reducing Trumbull property taxes by 2.5% passes

WARREN — The Trumbull County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday that will reduce the amount of taxes that county property owners will have to pay by 2.5%. In making the vote, the commissioners acknowledged the decision likely will not be popular with school leaders and other elected officials because it will hurt their financial bottom line because of the reduced amount they will receive. However, the commissioners said it is time to help residents who feel burdened by escalating property taxes. Commissioner Denny Malloy noted this decision will not only ...

SOBE rate hikes ‘terrible for customers’

YOUNGSTOWN — A 93% rate increase for most of SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC’s downtown Youngstown will go into effect as soon as Monday. In a Thursday interview with The Vindicator, John C. Collins, SOBE’s receiver, and Michael Moran, his court-appointed attorney, said the rate increase begins as soon as they file a final notice with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which will likely be Monday or Tuesday. “That will occur very quickly,” Moran said. “Then, the rate change will be in effect.” The PUCO on Wednesday agreed to a recommendation from its staff ...

Central Tower gets tax credit

YOUNGSTOWN — The $21.66 million planned renovation project to Central Tower — Youngstown’s tallest building — received a $4.25 million state historic preservation tax credit to convert it into a mixed-use project with 64 apartments and office space. Federal tax credits also typically are given to buildings that receive state tax credits. It’s the second time Central Tower, also called the First National Bank building with a branch on the ground floor, received state historic preservation tax credits. It received $2 million on Dec. 11, 2024. Presumably, the $2 million ...

Boardman trustees OK cancer tests for fire department

BOARDMAN — The township is home to the county’s first-responder wellness center, and now the township’s officials are taking another step to ensure first responder wellness. At Wednesday’s meeting, Boardman Township Trustees approved a motion to fund cutting-edge cancer screenings for Boardman’s firefighters, a move that led IAFF Local 1176 President Brian Hallquist to publicly thank the board. The firefighters union also issued a news release to that effect. “I am confident these tests will help detect early cancer cells to allow our firefighters to get early treatment ...

Partners, regional leaders celebrate Trumbull Energy Center completion

Staff report LORDSTOWN — The completion of the $1.2 billion Trumbull Energy Center was celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. Representatives from the Republic of Korea, project owners, regional economic development organizations and local government participated. The ...

Trumbull Job and Family services director announces retirement

WARREN — John Gargano, the longtime director of the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services, will retire Aug. 1 after 41 years of service. Gargano began his career with Job and Family Services on Jan. 7, 1985, as a staff attorney. He moved up the ranks to become director. “It (time) closed very quickly,” Gargano said. “When I first started, I only thought I would be there for three, four or five years. But, as you work with the individuals there, you come to realize that these individuals do much more than just a job. “They are compassionate about the job ...