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Commissioners in Mahoning OK tax relief

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By DAN POMPILI Staff writer YOUNGSTOWN — The burden is on local governments, school districts and the county itself to provide tax relief for homeowners. Mahoning County commissioners Tuesday approved a last-minute resolution that will double the owner-occupied tax credit. The change will ...

Phantoms’ Malachi McKinnon hopeful for a ‘big step’

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Going into last season, Youngstown Phantoms forward Malachi McKinnon was billed as one of the hot newcomers to watch. It’s safe to say McKinnon lived up to expectations, scoring 50 points (25 goals, 25 assists) in his first full USHL season and finishing fifth on the Phantoms in ...

Nation and world at a glance for July 1

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‘Dangerous’ conditions forecast DETROIT — It’s a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. Intense heat and humidity are baking the regions with no immediate relief. The National Weather Service says conditions are “dangerous.” The heat index is ...

Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war. Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May. The job market is sturdy ...

Moreno seeking aid for SOBE customers

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said there may be a way to obtain federal loan guarantees to help downtown Youngstown businesses that get steam heat from SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC to get their energy elsewhere and not have to rely on the troubled utility company. Moreno, a Republican, said ...