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Youngstown Mayor responds after city required utility work in Realty Building weeks before explosion
On Thursday, the NTSB revealed initial findings that an abandoned service line was cut by a third party in the Realty Building basement, which the agency believes may have led to Tuesday's deadly blast. This comes as public records reveal more information about construction work underway in the Realty Building...
New homes being built on Youngstown's south side through 'Welcome Home Ohio' program
Six new homes will be built on Youngstown's south side thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Development's new Welcome Home Ohio program. The $2.4 million grant was awarded to the Mahoning County Land Bank in collaboration with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. (YNDC), to build six single-family homes and renovate six other existing ones to sell to qualifying buyers.
Watchdog Report: Youngstown City School District hit with $2 million withholding over busing noncompliance
The Youngstown City School District has been trying for years to overcome a shortage of both buses and bus drivers. State law requires each district to transport "all eligible students to the district, community, or chartered nonpublic schools where they are enrolled." Data from the Ohio Department of Education show...
WATCHDOG REPORT: Girard Schools Treasurer paid almost half a million in one fiscal year
An audit shows a change in contract language leading to the Girard City Schools' Treasurer getting paid nearly half a million dollars in one fiscal year. According to the Ohio audit, Girard Schools' Treasurer Mark Bello got a pay-bump of almost $326 thousand for the fiscal year 2023, part of a retire/rehire agreement.
Realty Building tenants reunite after explosion that left them homeless
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Two hours before Thursday’s briefing by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), there was a tenants’ reunion, of sorts — the first since Tuesday’s explosion. There were hugs outside of Youngstown’s Covelli Centre as tenants of the Realty Building gathered...
Youngstown Public Library hosts Summer Discovery kick off event at Boardman Park
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) kicked off its Summer Discovery program Saturday morning at Boardman Park. Summer Discovery is an annual program sponsored by PLYMC to encourage reading and literacy. The program runs from June 1st through July 31st. The program is free and open to all ages. Participants can earn points by reading, discovering something new, or visiting the library, and they can earn prizes all summer long and earn a book if they complete the program.
Next steps for Realty Building residents
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – There are 23 units in the Realty Building and the residents were left wondering what’s next after Tuesday’s explosion. An email from the building’s management was sent out to tenants Wednesday afternoon with several updates:. A meeting for residents will be held...
Youngstown to join chorus of cities opposing Dominion Energy Ohio rate hike
A recent proposal by Dominion Energy Ohio has cities in the valley on the defensive - the latest of which is Youngstown. Youngstown City Council is considering a resolution opposing a proposed 30% rate increase by Dominion Energy Ohio. The resolution also requests that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio...
New Springfield superintendent, cannabis lawsuit, LGBTQIA+ legal climate
Host of The Rundown Carrie Saldo is with show panelist and NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams. Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists weigh in on a legal challenge to the Controlled Substances Act rolled out by legal cannabis purveyors in western Massachusetts. Will this light a spark that changes the weed industry?
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