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House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion legislative plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The 47-page outline, called a budget resolution, is a long-shot undertaking designed to supplement Pentagon funding for the Iran war and address Trump’s top priority of changing voter registration requirements. A more ambitious effort was narrowed to address concerns from some conservatives about ...

Council to seek Bottom Dollar proposals

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YOUNGSTOWN — City council agreed to let the board of control seek proposals for the long-vacant former Bottom Dollar grocery store for potential development. The 7-0 vote Wednesday permits the board to seek requests for proposals for the empty building, evaluate the offers and negotiate with what it considers the best offer. The legislation requires any sale by the city be subject to council’s approval. The city wants sealed offers by Aug. 12 to the community planning and economic development department. But it isn’t known how long it will take to determine the best offer, if ...

Weathersfield plans for National Night Out

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WEATHERSFIELD — A National Night Out is coming Aug. 4 after township officials approved a community event designed to help residents get to know their local police officers and firefighters. The event will be hosted by the Weathersfield Community Connection Partners, 6 to 8 p.m. at the township park off state Route 46. Township trustees said they recognize the importance of fostering positive relationships between residents and public safety personnel through community engagement and educational activities. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign ...

On the Record Weathersfield

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Weathersfield WHAT: Township trustees meetings June 9 and July 14 PRESENT: Steve Gerberry, Rich Harkins and Ed Whittaker Trustees: •Remembered Tim Gleason, a member of the Weathersfield Board of Education and lifelong advocate for the Weathersfield community who died unexpectedly last month. Gleason was a familiar voice at Mineral Ridge athletic events and a leader of the Mineral Ridge Community Pantry. •Hired Tyler Pringle as junior firefighter. •Congratulated fire Lt. Judd Radovic and firefighter Alex Rich for successfully passing the examination for paramedics with ...

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CHANGES IN AGRICULTURE: The Springfield Township Historical Society free lecture series will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 14188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. Lee Kohler will speak on “Changes in Agriculture from 1962 to 2026 in Springfield Township.” The museum opens at 1:30 p.m. McDONALD SAFETY DAY: The McDonald Village Safety Day will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Park. The event is sponsored by the McDonald Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 194. Children will be able to see police and fire vehicles. Free ice cream will be available from the ...

Operations at Schwebel's to end, according to court filing

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The Schwebel Baking Company’s efforts to find a new buyer have failed, and the company will halt operations. The news came out of an hourlong telephone status conference this morning with U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz in U.S. District Court, Youngstown. “Extensive discussion occurred,” according to minutes of the proceeding released by the court. “Notably, Defendant’s discussions with a potential buyer have come to a close, and the company is proceeding with a wind-down of its operations. “In addition, a secured creditor of Defendant just filed a lawsuit seeking to ...