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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mahoning County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
4-H and OSU Extension agricultural education
OSU Extension staff showed how they're bringing farming to city kids — 704 fourth graders at the first county Ag Day, hydroponics at Campbell schools, and chick-hatching in classrooms — with county funding helping make it happen.
Public Library Strategic Planning
Residents and commissioners voiced strong concerns over plans by the library board to abandon or relocate the 21-year-old Poland Library building. Commissioners expressed frustration over the lack of public accountability and oversight for library boards.
Non-Violence Week and Community Education
Organizers highlighted community events for the upcoming Non-Violence Week in Mahoning County, including student-led rallies, parades, and awards recognizing local educators and civil rights leaders.
Lake Milton State Park and Regional Tourism
Tara Mady from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and John Trevelin, manager of Lake Milton State Park, highlighted the park's recent national recognition and upcoming summer events. Officials discussed the economic and recreational benefits of Lake Milton as a regional tourist destination.