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Auditor: Ciccone a liability for county

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County clerk of courts is risking the county’s financial reputation, the county auditor said. Auditor Ralph Meacham warned Wednesday ongoing financial reporting problems in Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone's office could jeopardize the county's ability to complete ...

Forum addresses voter protection, election security

YOUNGSTOWN - The November election is less than two weeks away, and voters want to be confident their vote is counted, whether they vote early, by absentee ballot or on Election Day before the polls close. They also want to be confident that voter fraud is not occurring. A forum Tuesday ...

Oct. 22 Community News: Animal trunk or treat set

TRUNK OR TREAT FOR ANIMALS: Becker Angel's Rest Pet Cremation will have a Trunk or Treat Pumpkins Paws and Happy Howls 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 26 Sexton St., Struthers. There will be treats for family and pets, along with a photo area, best trunk contest best human/pet duo, best costume and more. All pets must be leashed or in a carrier. CAT SHOW FUNDRAISER: Small Worlds New Beginnings will have its first cat show fundraiser 1 p.m. Sunday at the Girard city gymnasium, 100 W. Main St. The event will promote spaying and neutering for cats. Registration for the show is 1 to 2 p.m. at $10 ...

High court supports Lordstown leaders on data center

LORDSTOWN - In a unanimous opinion, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Lordstown officials were within their rights to stop processing the site-plan review requested by a Bristolville 25 developer, which was the first step toward obtaining a permit to construct four three-story data centers and ancillary structures in an area of the Trumbull County village zoned for industrial use. Last year, village officials imposed a moratorium after Bristolville 25 had issued a permit request with the village planning/ zoning office. Mayor Jackie Woodward said she learned of the court's ...