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Sharon Regional suspends all hospital services, and its emergency room has already closed

If you rely on Sharon Regional, plan on going somewhere else. Tenor Health announced Wednesday that the hospital is suspending services as it "undertakes a restructuring." The emergency department closed at 7 p.m.

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City HallYoungstown water customers face a double-digit rate increase in JanuaryIf you get a water bill from Youngstown, expect a bump. Water Commissioner Harry L. Johnson III told council's public utilities committee Wednesday that the city will pass along about one-third of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District's bulk water increases. He called the preliminary figures 15% in January and 9% in 2028, and said the final rate will be decided in about two weeks.Today’s editionRead High School FootballGirard hosts Cardinal Mooney in a playoff rematch on FridayIf you're heading to Friday's game, get there early. Undefeated Girard (10-0) hosts Cardinal Mooney (8-3) on Fri., Nov. 6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Mooney ended Girard's season in last year's regional championship, and this year's winner gets bragging rights in the Valley and a trip to the regional semifinal.Wednesday’s editionRead Mahoning CountyMineral Ridge Dam will get $29 million in state loans for safety upgradesIf you get your water from the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, this one's for you. The district will receive three 20-year, low-interest loans totaling $29 million for upgrades to the Mineral Ridge Dam. They're part of more than $42.3 million in loans the Ohio Water Development Authority approved for seven projects statewide.Tuesday’s editionRead Trumbull CountyTrumbull County officials push back on St. Joseph's plan to close its maternity wardIf you live in Trumbull County, the St. Joseph maternity fight is still growing. Mercy Health said Wednesday, Oct. 28, that St. Joseph Warren Hospital's birthing center will close in December and refer patients to Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • BoardmanBoardman Township's 2.75-mill police and fire levy failed by 148 votes, 8,927 to 8,779.

    Boardman Township's 2.75-mill police and fire levy failed by 148 votes, 8,927 to 8,779. It would have raised about $3.8 million a year, split evenly between the two departments, and cost homeowners $96 per $100,000 in home valuation annually. Township Administrator Mark Ragozine said leaders will look at making it work "maybe under different circumstances or by pursuing alternatives."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Vindicator, WFMJ

  • CanfieldCanfield voters turned down a five-year, 5.9-mill operating levy that would have brought in about $5.7 million a year.

    Canfield voters turned down a five-year, 5.9-mill operating levy that would have brought in about $5.7 million a year. The vote came down to a difference of 675 votes, and the district already faces a $2 million deficit. The school board will discuss next steps at its meeting Wed., Nov. 11.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WFMJ, The Vindicator

  • SOBEThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejected a request from Youngstown and the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel to put an end date on emergency rate increases for downtown steam heat customers of SOBE Thermal Energy Systems.

    The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejected a request from Youngstown and the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel to put an end date on emergency rate increases for downtown steam heat customers of SOBE Thermal Energy Systems. The 4-0 vote Wednesday affirmed the commission's June 24 decision. PUCO found that its order and the staff report both acknowledge the increases are temporary.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Vindicator, WFMJ

  • ZoningDozens of residents packed the Champion Township administration building Wednesday night to hear trustees from Champion and Warren townships talk about reworking zoning rules for the former Copperweld Steel property.

    Dozens of residents packed the Champion Township administration building Wednesday night to hear trustees from Champion and Warren townships talk about reworking zoning rules for the former Copperweld Steel property. Trustee Doug Emerine said both townships want rules that benefit both communities and prevent unwanted developments. Residents had plenty of questions about potential data center development. In October, Emerine said no one had approached Champion's zoning department about a data center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WFMJ, Tribune Chronicle

  • BreweryPenguin City Brewing Co. has started renovations at its downtown Youngstown brewery.

    Penguin City Brewing Co. has started renovations at its downtown Youngstown brewery. The work adds restrooms in the rear ballroom, where guests now go to the lower level, and improves accessibility and event spaces. MVP Contracting is leading the project, which the brewery expects to finish in the spring.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Business Journal Daily, Cleveland.com, Tribune Chronicle

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Sharon Regional suspends all services; Youngstown water rates going up

Plus, Boardman and Canfield levies fail, and PUCO won't set an end date for SOBE steam rates.

The TLDR

  1. Sharon Regional suspends all hospital services; ER already closed
  2. Youngstown water customers face a double-digit hike in January
  3. Boardman's police and fire levy fails by 148 votes
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