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Canfield's school board makes no decision after its levy fails but warns of changes in 2027-28

Canfield's school board made no decisions Wednesday night about what comes next, eight days after voters turned down a 5.9-mill levy.

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The failed levy would have raised far more each year than the 2013 one

$3.2MAnnual revenue$5.7M
5.9Mills5.9

Source: The Vindicator

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  • YSU footballIllinois State comes to Stambaugh Stadium for a noon kickoff Saturday, Nov.

    Illinois State comes to Stambaugh Stadium for a noon kickoff Saturday, Nov. 14 (ESPN+/570 WKBN), and a Youngstown State win would clinch at least a share of the MVFC regular season title for the first time in program history. The Penguins haven't won a conference football title since the Gateway Football Conference in 2006.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Vindicator

  • East SideA development company is interested in building a battery storage site on 119 acres on Oak Street Extension, but a 21-year-old wetlands deed restriction with the state bars business use.

    A development company is interested in building a battery storage site on 119 acres on Oak Street Extension, but a 21-year-old wetlands deed restriction with the state bars business use. DeMaine Kitchen, the city's CPED director, said his department is looking at options to overturn the state's decision.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Vindicator

  • Trumbull waterThe Water Advisory Board, which oversees the Sanitary District, has proposed a rate increase to county commissioners.

    The Water Advisory Board, which oversees the Sanitary District, has proposed a rate increase to county commissioners. They plan to hear from the Sanitary District's legal counsel next week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WKBN.com

  • YSU at ToledoYoungstown State fell into an 18-point first-half deficit Tuesday at Toledo and clawed back but lost 64-60, its first loss of the season.

    Youngstown State fell into an 18-point first-half deficit Tuesday at Toledo and clawed back but lost 64-60, its first loss of the season. The Penguins are 2-1, and Paulina Hernandez scored a career-high 19 points. "You learn a lot about your team early on in the season," coach Melissa Jackson said.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Vindicator, Your Sports Network

  • JFK soccerThree Warren JFK girls soccer seniors signed to play college soccer Wednesday.

    Three Warren JFK girls soccer seniors signed to play college soccer Wednesday. Andrea Ryan set the program record for career goals in 2 1/2 seasons. The Eagles went 14-5 and reached the District IV championship game.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Your Sports Network, WKBN.com

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Canfield schools weigh next steps after levy fails

Plus, Second Harvest expects a 12-year high in demand before Thanksgiving.

The TLDR

  1. Canfield's school board makes no decision after levy fails
  2. Second Harvest expects a 12-year high in demand
  3. YSU can clinch a share of the MVFC title Saturday
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