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Girard police blotter

Girard Police activity reported May 3-15: May 15, 3:54 p.m. — Theft reported at 100 N. Main St. after residents told police they came across a TikTok that listed a home in the 400 block of East Wilson Avenue for rent for which they sent $1,600 to an account and then learned the home was ...

Data centers drain billions in tax revenue from state

Ohio’s biggest tax break for data centers is more expensive than once thought. A lot more expensive. In 2024, the state sales tax exemption for data centers cost Ohio about $555 million in revenue, four times more than the state Department of Taxation forecast. In 2025, it cost a ...

State bill aimed at Poland library falters in hearing

YOUNGSTOWN — As tensions continue to escalate between the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and local elected officials, an Ohio Senate bill that would seek to penalize the library was met with opposition. In his closing remarks at Thursday’s regular Mahoning County ...

No fast action foreseen for Liberty ‘nuisance’ property

LIBERTY — Officials are looking to take a “wait and see” approach with action on an abandoned commercial property that a resident previously suggested presents a desolate view of the community. During the public comments portion of last week’s meeting, officials heard from Steve ...

ON THE RECORD: Boardman Board of Education

Boardman WHAT: Board of education meeting May 18 PRESENT: Victoria Davis, John Landers, R. Scot Murray, Candace Rivera and Thomas Varley The board: ● Approved the financial report for April as submitted by the treasurer. ● Approved a donation of $1,162.50 from Boardman ...

ON THE RECORD: Campbell Board of Education

Campbell WHAT: Board of education meeting May 19 PRESENT: Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Judy Gozur, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: ● Approved financial reports as presented by the treasurer. ● Approved an academic service agreement with LearnWell to provide ...