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Rulli picks up broadband bill

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U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli introduced legislation that his predecessor twice introduced in Congress — without success — to make it easier to obtain broadband access, particularly in rural areas. Rulli, R-Salem, whose 11-county district includes all of Mahoning and Columbiana, said: ...

Poland fire district to place ambulance at all 3 stations

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POLAND — The Western Reserve Joint Fire District is looking to take the next step in its ambulance service this summer by having an ambulance at each station and one backup. It all started in 2022 when ambulance calls were taking as long as 30 minutes to respond. It was the time for the ...

City council considers options for historic sites

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YOUNGSTOWN — City council could vote as early as next week on legislation to create a landmark district commission to give Youngstown officials more control over historic buildings. Council’s zoning committee held four monthly meetings since November, including one on Monday, to discuss ...

Rep. Joyce revives bill to protect pets

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For the third time, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican whose district includes all of Trumbull County, introduced legislation to establish an animal cruelty crimes section at the U.S. Department of Justice to better protect animals. “As a lifelong pet owner who considers our dog, Sam, part ...

Canfield fire getting $1M ladder truck

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CANFIELD — The Cardinal Joint Fire District board of directors met Monday and approved spending $1.09 million for the district’s new ladder truck. The expenditure request came after the district received a $1.4 million loan from Farmers National Bank for the new truck and the equipment it ...

First-half real estate tax bills mailed; payments due March 7

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YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma announced Tuesday that property owners have been receiving their first-half real estate tax bills for approximately 166,000 parcels. Bills were sent the first week of February and should have been received by now. The deadline to pay without ...