JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH (WTRF) - A big step forward today in the future of the former Eastern Gateway Community College.

Jefferson County leaders say the campus is now officially in taxpayers' hands, clearing the way for Youngstown State University to take over.

With the help of the Jefferson County prosecutor's office the county commissioners signed final paperwork today in order to move things forward with Youngstown State University officially acquiring the Eastern Gateway community college campus as of this morning.

The taxpayers are now in control of that campus.

Jefferson County will own the bricks and blocks. The building that was EGCC."

Jefferson County commissioners approved the transfer of the campus and surrounding property during a special meeting this morning. The deal also

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