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Warren officials oppose House Bill 335

WARREN — City council members unanimously rejected what they call a state attempt to strip local control and siphon funds from municipalities as they passed a resolution Wednesday opposing Ohio House Bill 335, introduced by State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, who represents a portion of ...

Howland fire chief gives updates on gear

HOWLAND — The township’s fire chief gave an update on the state of the department’s gear following their response to a June 29 plane crash, saying there’s a chance it might need to be replaced. Fire Chief Raymond Pace concluded his report at Wednesday’s trustees meeting by thanking ...

Champion discusses recycling options

CHAMPION — With the township having one of the most used recycling locations in the county, trustees this week approved the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District’s plan for the next five years. Jennifer Jones, director of the solid waste management district, told trustees at ...

911 call leads to Youngstown man’s arrest

LIBERTY — A Youngstown man made his initial appearance in court Wednesday morning for charges stemming from a call hours earlier. Sherrod Williams, 40, pleaded not guilty to charges of obstructing official business, resisting arrest and domestic violence in Girard Municipal Court. Williams ...

Weathersfield receives $750K for wastewater project

WEATHERSFIELD — With the help of the Trumbull County commissioners, Weathersfield will receive $750,000 through the Ohio Department of Development for the extension of wastewater collection lines in McKinley Heights. Township Administrator David Rouan said homes in the McKinley Heights ...

Warren eyes cat ownership limit to curb stray problem

WARREN — City council will consider an ordinance to limit the number of cats a person can own or care for to four to address the growing stray cat problem in the city. The proposal, led by Councilwoman Honeya Price, D-6th Ward, responds to health concerns and complaints about feral cats ...