Ohio's development agency is steering about $1.2 million in federal block grant money toward infrastructure work spread across the three counties that make up the Mahoning Valley, according to WFMJ.
Mahoning County's $656,000 share covers street, sidewalk and wastewater upgrades in Sebring, Lowellville and Goshen Township. The state estimates those projects will serve 3,365 residents.
Columbiana County was allocated $470,000 for street improvements in Salem, Columbiana and Wellsville, with roughly 4,275 residents expected to benefit.
In Trumbull County, the city of Niles will receive $150,000 to replace and extend water lines in the Cargegie-Belle-Terre neighborhood, a project projected to reach 1,905 people.
The funding flows through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program, which the state describes as a mechanism for helping communities pay for infrastructure tied to economic growth and residents' quality of life. Development Director Lydia Mihalik said in the announcement that the investments support everyday necessities, pointing to dependable water service, safe walking routes to school and meal delivery for older neighbors.
Added together, the three allocations come to about $1.28 million, and the state's resident-benefit estimates total roughly 9,500 people. WFMJ published the report on Nov. 10, 2026.