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Trump pool project gets Valley help

A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to a company owned by J.J. Cafaro to install a water-purification system for the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the source of controversy, but the businessman said he isn’t surprised. Cafaro, a close friend of and political donor to ...

Flood washes in partnership

BOARDMAN — What began as an effort to reduce flooding in one of the township’s most problematic areas has evolved into a hands-on research partnership that is giving local students the opportunity to work alongside university scientists. The Forest Lawn Storm Water Park, built at the ...

Oliver lags McNally in funds for key county commissioner race

YOUNGSTOWN — After spending most of the money she raised in the final weeks leading to her Republican primary win for Mahoning County commissioner, Christine Oliver has to play financial catch-up to Lauren McNally, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. As of June 5, Oliver had $492.72 in her campaign fund to $41,149.87 for McNally. In the postprimary period, between April 16 and June 5, Oliver raised $5,890 and spent $31,947.98 on her campaign. By far, her largest expense was $28,942.77 to Spencer Federal LLC of East Liverpool for campaign consulting, campaign mail, ...

JUNETEENTH ON THE MARCH IN YOUNGSTOWN

The new Youngstown High School cheerleading squad fronts Friday’s first Juneteenth legacy parade in downtown Youngstown, which kicked off Youngstown’s annual Juneteenth celebration. It was led by honorary grand marshal and community leader Rev. Lewis Macklin II, who pastors Holy Trinity ...

Boccieri spent more than $75K to win Dem state House race

John Boccieri, a former congressman and state legislator, spent more than $75,000 to win the Democratic primary for the open 58th Ohio House District seat. Boccieri’s postprimary report, between April 16 and June 5, shows he raised $21,777 — with $12,500 coming from political action committees — and spent $45,462.66. His largest expense for the period was $23,602.41 to ART Advisors LLC of Columbus for campaign mail. During the preprimary period, between Jan. 1 and April 15, Boccieri raised $68,095.67, with $65,615.87 coming from PACs and spent $30,775.98. Boccieri’s ...

US House majority leader to keynote Valley event

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will deliver the keynote address at the Columbiana County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday. Scalise, a Louisiana Republican and the House Republicans’ second-ranking member, will be introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, whose district includes Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Also, other Republican members of Congress, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy, state Supreme Court Justice Dan Hawkins, and statewide officeholders and candidates will attend the event. The dinner will begin at ...