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Schools to seek to merge levies

NILES — Niles City Schools will ask voters in November to consider a “substitute” tax levy, which would merge two 10-year emergency levies into one continuous levy that would no longer expire or require voter approval. Treasurer Lori Hudzik said property owners currently on the books wouldn’t see an increase if the levy, which proposes substituting two 4.9-mill emergency levies that generate $1.3 million each with one continuous 9.8-mill levy that would generate $2.6 million, passes. Only new properties that come on to the tax duplicate after the Nov. 6 election would see ...

Niles dog found dead from heat stroke

NILES — Niles police say they expect to charge a pet owner after a dog was found dead Friday after being left outside in the severe heat. A web posting by Niles police indicates that officers were answering a call when they discovered the dog, left outside with no water or shelter from the sun. A local veterinary hospital confirmed the dog died from heat stroke. Police are urging residents not to leave pets outside for extended periods of time in the dangerous heat, especially without shelter and adequate water. Also, they say do not leave pets inside unattended vehicles without air ...

Three so far pursue Niles mayor position

NILES — A safety director, a city councilman and a painting contractor all have their hat in the ring to be the next mayor of Niles. Applications are being accepted through Tuesday. Safety Director George Kaniclides, who submitted a resume and letter Thursday, is the latest to apply for the position vacated by Thomas Scarnecchia June 20. Resident Stephen Hrosar, owner of S&K Painting Inc., was the first to apply for the position the day after Scarnecchia’s retirement announcement, and Councilman Barry Profato, D-at Large, filed for the position Tuesday. Residents who wish to apply ...

Niles schools to seek sub levy

NILES — Niles City Schools will ask voters in November to consider a substitute tax levy, which would merge two 10-year emergency levies into one continuous levy that would no longer expire or require voter approval. Treasurer Lori Hudzik said property owners currently on the books wouldn’t see an increase if the levy, which proposes substituting two 4.9-mill emergency levies that generate $1.3 million each with one continuous 11.7-mill levy that would generate $2.6 million, passes. Only new properties that come on to the tax duplicate after the Nov. 6 election would see an ...

On the record – McDonald

WHAT: Board of Education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Joseph Cappuzzello, Thomas Hannon, Wendy Higgins, Jody Klase and John Saganich The board: • Approved a consultant agreement with Megan Titus at $230 per day with no benefits, effective June 11 to July 31, on an as-needed basis before she becomes the district’s new school treasurer Aug. 1; • Entered into an agreement with Terreri and Sons for masonry work at high school at $58,800; • Entered into an agreement with Suntrol Glass Enhancing Film of Cleveland for application of security film at both schools for $8,871. The ...

McDonald complex topic of frustration

McDONALD — Residents here expressed their concern and frustration to the school board Wednesday on the condition of the football stadium and the more than two years that has passed trying to get a location for a new athletic complex. Resident Richard Martin said voters in 2016 approved a levy to support a new athletic complex. But since, the money was given back as the project was put on hold. A site near McDonald Avenue Extension and Olive Street between Second and Third streets needed environmental and soil testing done and also mineral and oil rights issues addressed. “At one ...