How Ohio zoning laws regulate private-property owners
Real property ownership is wonderful for many reasons. For instance, owning property is thought to allow for great freedom and latitude when it comes...
Walmart recalling rhododendrons infected with sudden oak death
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has detected sudden oak death caused by Phytophthora ramorum...
BBB partnership to bring accredited businesses a new healthcare option
The Better Business Bureau of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties is announcing a new partnership with COSE and Medical Mutual of Ohio to bring...
YSU, Incubator, Cisco to offer sessions on IoT for business
Youngstown State University, the Youngstown Business Incubator and Cisco are offering free workshops this month to introduce college students, local entrepreneurs and business/industry partners...
Mahoning County second-half real estate bills due on Aug. 10
Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma is announcing that property owners will receive their second-half real estate tax bills in the mail in the coming...
May 5: Scrappers to host summer job fair at Eastwood Field
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host a job fair for game-day positions from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Eastwood Field in...
Prevent Blindness urges Ohio workers to protect vision on job
Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with free information on the dangers of...
Real Estate agent classes set for January at YSU’s Williamson Hall
Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson will have the opportunity to begin coursework on Jan. 8 in the...
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio issues voluntary-product recall
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 2,190 pounds of fresh not frozen beef, pork, chicken, and sliced deli...
GPD Group Employees’ Foundation announces grants
The GPD Group Employees’ Foundation recently awarded over $30,000 and six grants to organizations in the Youngstown-Warren area. Recipients were selected from applications received...
Q&A: Be careful when using email, voicemail for real-estate contracts
Q: I thought a real estate contract couldn’t be enforced unless it was in writing, but a friend just told me I could make...
Q&A: Think twice before making a do-it-yourself lease
Q: I bought a commercial property that I plan to lease to a small business. I’d like to handle the leasing process myself rather...
Q&A: Casino Control Commission oversees Ohio casinos
Who oversees casinos in Ohio?
Ohio voters authorized casino gaming in 2009 by passing a constitutional amendment that approved four freestanding casinos at designated locations...
Q&A: Ohio changes the way it sells abandoned properties
Several abandoned houses in our neighborhood are hurting our property values. What is being done about these abandoned properties in Ohio?
Following the great recession,...
Future DIY project? Confirm your zoning requirements
I’m getting ready to build a covered porch on the front of my house as a DIY project. Do I need a zoning permit?
Regardless...
Valentine Act protects trade and competition in Ohio
I’ve heard that competing companies sometimes make agreements to fix prices and rig bids. Does Ohio law allow this?
No. In fact, the Ohio Valentine...