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Canfield school board seeking 5.9-mill new tax levy for operations

CANFIELD — The Canfield Board of Education met in special session Tuesday to take the first steps toward placing a 5.9-mill additional operations levy on the November ballot. “This is a 5.9-mill current expense levy to appear on the November ballot this year,” said Board President ...

Democrats are racists, Moreno tells Republicans in Mahoning

BOARDMAN — Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said the Democratic Party supports open borders, “transgenderism,” racism, and it wants “to destroy our fossil fuels.”. Moreno spoke at a Tuesday event at the Mahoning County Republican Party headquarters: “Sadly, we have a Democrat ...

Judge presses prosecutors on why murder case evidence turned in late

YOUNGSTOWN — A lengthy hearing took place Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to discuss motions attorney David Betras filed asking that the murder charge and other charges against David Tribble, 46, of Youngstown, be dismissed in the July 11, 2024, shooting death of Jermaine A. ...

Trumbull leaders address overcrowding in county jail

WARREN — Trumbull County jail officials are working to establish a formal contract with Geauga County jail officials to house their inmates when the Trumbull jail is over capacity. Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office Maj. David Bobby on Tuesday told commissioners that Trumbull’s jail has ...

SWCD offers grants for backyard conservation

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to making a positive impact in Mahoning County communities through its comprehensive stormwater management and backyard conservation program. Part of this goal is supporting residents in implementing approved ...