YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Although it’s been 46 years since a house could be built where lead-based paint or window frames were used, there are still hundreds of them around the City of Youngstown.
“We do get kids that have high lead levels. I’m not saying it’s always at the home but we want to make sure that they’re living in a house that is lead-free,” said Erin Bishop, Youngstown City health commissioner.
In August of last year, Youngstown Council enacted legislation requiring homes be inspected and cleared of any lead hazards within five years…