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Meadville City Council's first discussion of the 2027 budget brought a proposal to raise taxes 2 to 4 mills — up to about $132 a year for the average homeowner — after the city's $1.9 million rainy-day fund ran out.
Senior Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh of Venango County ordered Crawford County to complete its first countywide reassessment since 1969 by April 30, 2030. The county has until Nov. 15 to appeal; the process is expected to cost $6 million and up.
Rep. Mike Kelly and challenger Justin Wagner answered the same three questions on costs, Social Security and tariffs ahead of the Nov. 3 election in the 16th District, the only congressional race touching Crawford County.
The Borough of Linesville has received a $3,565,200 PENNVEST grant to replace about 7,000 feet of water main along Penn and Mercer streets — including roughly 90 service connections and 14 fire hydrants — and to remove an old 4-inch line that may contain lead.
Four Linesville VFD officers resigned, the department confirms. IRS filings show no liabilities.
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The Register and Recorder's office offers free property fraud monitoring through its Landex system, alerting owners when a document is recorded under their name.
The money will pay for a new 4,000-gallon aboveground tank. It is one of seven Crawford County awards totaling $1,426,116; none went to a Conneaut Valley municipality.
Mail-ballot applications are due to the county by 5 p.m. Oct. 27, and completed ballots must be in county hands by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The Conneaut School Board and two committees meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Linesville. Agendas are due out by Oct. 6, and the Post will report on the items most likely to affect students, families and taxpayers.
Crawford County has posted official sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. Conneaut Valley voters will choose a governor, a congressman and two state lawmakers, and can check their polling place and mail ballot deadlines now.
Low-interest SBA loans cover damage from the Sept. 2-3 storms. Crawford County is not included in the current state disaster-grant area.
