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Employers sought for four-county wage, benefit survey

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Lake to River Economic Development is asking employers in Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and Ashtabula counties to participate in a comprehensive wage and benefit survey designed to give the region’s businesses a clearer picture of local compensation trends. The survey collects detailed, position-level data on wages, salaries and benefit offerings from employers throughout the four-county region. Categories covered include base pay, bonus and incentive structures, health and retirement benefits, paid time off and remote work policies. The resulting dataset will give participants a ...

Fifth straight week of fuel price drop

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Motorists are continuing to see relief at the pump as the national gas price average declines for the fifth consecutive week, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Today’s national average is six cents less than last week at $3.86 per gallon. Gas prices are nine cents lower in Northeast Ohio this week at $3.849 per gallon. The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline Monday in Niles was $3.730 a gallon and $3.836 a gallon in Youngstown. Crude oil prices have also continued to fall as the U.S. and Iran work toward a long-term deal. Despite lower prices, demand ...

Agenda

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• NEWTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the township administration building to discuss Scott Street sewer issues and possible litigation. Action may be taken at this meeting. • NEWTON FALLS VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • McDONALD VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • LORDSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session and regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board administration meeting room.

Hanni’s attorney asks judge to dismiss Latell suit

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An attorney representing appeals court Judge Mark A. Hanni asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by Tod Latell, the former Trumbull County recorder, because the court lacks jurisdiction. Julie M. Pfeiffer, an Ohio assistant attorney general representing Hanni, wrote: “Latell premises federal jurisdiction over his claims by attempting to transform his allegations into a due process claim for the deprivation of a purported liberty interest to pursue his occupation. Because Latell’s allegations are insufficient to establish a liberty interest, his (violation of ...

Supreme Court rules states may allow grace period for mail-in ballots

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States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice. A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 14 states with grace periods for regular mail ballots, as well as heading off what was expected to be a scramble to alter the practice and inform voters just months ahead of the midterm elections. At least one state, Ohio, had preemptively changed its law in anticipation of a different result ...

Flagpole dedication planned on Saturday

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MESPO CELEBRATION: The Mesopotamia Township trustees will host a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday across from the End of the Commons General Store in Mesopotamia for the new 50-foot flagpole. The brief dedication ceremony will thank John Pavlic, the volunteers and the people who donated to the project in celebration of America250. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: McKinley Memorial Library will present a school supply drive beginning Wednesday through July 31, with dropoff at the library or at Niles Community Services. KIDS CLUB: McKinley Memorial Library will present Kids Club: Sun Clock, ...