The U.S. military soon may help Youngstown demolish abandoned areas of the city.
Mayor John McNally expects the city to submit an application by Friday to the U.S. Department of Defense to assist the city with demolition efforts on the South Side and North Side.
The city is seeking the assistance of the military to help with its blight problems.
Members of America's Military are being asked to take part in an important mission in Youngstown.
The city enjoyed some positive press this week when Forbes Magazine named the metro area as the fifth-best in the country for raising a family.