Trumball News

State Representative Nick Santucci (R-Howland Twp.) announced that more than $7.8 million will be allocated to Trumbull County for community revitalization and park improvements.

The funds, released to the Ohio Department of Development by the Ohio Controlling Board on Monday, will focus on enhancements in Niles and Warren. The City of Niles is set to receive $3.5 million to construct a boat launch within the downtown area, aiming to strengthen the connection to the riverfront below the South Main Street bridge into downtown. Meanwhile, the City of Warren will receive over $4.3 million to build a new pedestrian bridge over the Mahoning River and fund improvements to Burbank, Bullhead, Packard, and Perkins Parks. These improvements include new walkways that interconnect the parks.

“This funding helps improve our communities here in Trumbull County. Making our public spaces safer and more attractive helps improve quality of life for our residents,” Santucci said. “I’m pleased to see these state dollars coming back to the district.”

The funding for these projects is part of the state’s larger Appalachian Community Grant Program, which invests in projects aimed at creating sustainable and transformational outcomes for Ohioans.