Masury, Ohio Public Records

For more serious matters, the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, located at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2557), has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil actions exceeding $15,000, domestic relations matters including divorces and child custody, probate and estate administration, and juvenile cases. The Common Pleas Court is divided into divisions: General Division for felonies and major civil cases, Domestic Relations Division at 161 High Street NW (phone: 330-675-2575) for divorce and custody matters, and Probate Division at 161 High Street NW (phone: 330-675-2518) for estates and guardianships. Court records for Trumbull County can be searched online through the Ohio Supreme Court's public access system at www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/, which provides case information, docket entries, and party names for cases filed in Ohio courts. The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts, located at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2521, website: www.clerk.co.trumbull.oh.us), maintains official court records and provides copies upon request. Certified copies of court documents cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Exemplified copies (with additional authentication) cost $5.00 plus the per-page fee. Online access to some documents is available through the clerk's website, though certain sealed or confidential records (such as juvenile cases and adoption records) are restricted by law.

The database is updated regularly and includes residential, commercial, and agricultural properties throughout Masury and Brookfield Township. The GIS mapping system allows users to view parcel boundaries, zoning information, and adjacent properties. For recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other land transfers, the Trumbull County Recorder's Office maintains the official records at 160 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2600, website: www.trumbullcountyohio.gov/recorder). The Recorder's office has digitized land records with online access available through their website, allowing free searches of recorded documents dating back to the early 1800s. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, parcel number, instrument type, or document number. Viewing documents online is free, though downloading or printing certified copies requires payment. Certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. The online system provides access to warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgage satisfactions, mechanic's liens, tax liens, and other instruments affecting real property title in Masury. The Recorder's office also maintains military discharge records (DD-214s) and manufactured home titles. Walk-in services are available during business hours for those who prefer in-person assistance with property research.

The decline of steel production beginning in the 1970s and accelerating through the 1980s significantly impacted the regional economy, though some manufacturing remains. Today, major employers accessible to Masury residents include the Sharon Regional Health System just across the border in Pennsylvania, Penn State Shenango campus in Sharon, and various distribution and logistics facilities that have located in the region due to its highway access. Within Ohio, nearby employment centers include the Lordstown area (site of former General Motors assembly operations, now home to Lordstown Motors Corp and Ultium Cells LLC electric vehicle battery manufacturing), Warren (county seat with government offices, healthcare, and education), and Youngstown. Healthcare has become an increasingly important sector, with St. Joseph Health Center and Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren providing numerous jobs. The retail and service sectors have grown along State Route 62 and surrounding commercial corridors. According to U.S. Census estimates, the median household income for Brookfield Township (which includes Masury) is approximately $47,000 to $52,000, somewhat below both state and national averages, reflecting the economic challenges of post-industrial transition. The community maintains a working-class character with affordable housing stock, though economic revitalization efforts continue through Trumbull County development initiatives and regional partnerships aimed at attracting new industries, particularly in advanced manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare services. The proximity to both Ohio and Pennsylvania markets provides some economic diversification opportunities for the area.

Masury, as an unincorporated community within Brookfield Township, does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Masury are provided by the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 150 South Myrtle Avenue, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2507, website: www.sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us). The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Trumbull County, including Masury, and handles patrol operations, criminal investigations, and emergency response. Residents can request copies of incident reports, accident reports, and other police records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours or submitting written requests under Ohio's Public Records Act. Additionally, the Brookfield Township Police Department may respond to calls in Masury depending on mutual aid agreements; they can be reached at 7150 Wick Avenue, Brookfield, OH 44403 (phone: 330-448-2851).

The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office also operates the Trumbull County Jail, located at 150 South Myrtle Avenue in Warren. Arrest records and current inmate information can be searched online through the Trumbull County Sheriff's website inmate roster at www.sheriff.co.trumbull.oh.us, which provides details including booking photos, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and projected release dates. The online system is updated regularly and allows searches by name or booking number. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, public records including arrest logs, incident reports, and investigative documents must be made available to the public upon request, with certain exceptions for ongoing investigations or confidential informant information. Requests should be submitted in writing to the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office, specifying the type of record sought and the relevant dates or case numbers. The Sheriff's Office may charge reasonable copying fees for paper records, typically $0.05 to $0.10 per page, though fees cannot be charged for the inspection of records.

Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests, though expedited service is available for an additional fee. Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at www.vitalchek.com, which charges a convenience fee on top of the state fee. Only eligible individuals can request birth and death certificates: the individual named on the record (if 18 or older), parents, legal guardian, spouse, adult children, or legal representatives with proper documentation. The Trumbull County Health Department, located at 176 Chestnut Avenue NW, Warren, OH 44483 (phone: 330-675-2489), also maintains birth and death records for events occurring in Trumbull County and can issue certified copies for $25.00 per certificate. Marriage licenses for Masury residents are issued by the Trumbull County Probate Court at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2518). The fee is $75.00 for the marriage license, and couples must appear in person with valid photo identification and social security numbers. There is no waiting period in Ohio, and the license is valid for 60 days. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Divorce records are maintained by the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division, at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2575), as part of the court case file. Divorce decree copies can be obtained for the standard court copy fee of $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Ohio vital records have been maintained statewide since December 20, 1908, though some earlier county records exist.

Most business regulatory functions are handled at the county or state level. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs - "Doing Business As") for businesses operating in Trumbull County must be filed with the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2521). The filing fee is typically $35.00 and requires publishing notice in a local newspaper of general circulation. DBA registrations must be renewed every five years. For formal business entity formation, the Ohio Secretary of State maintains the central business registry. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other formal entities must file with the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division, in Columbus. The state's business entity database can be searched free of charge at www.sos.state.oh.us/businesses/, providing information on entity status, registered agent, principal office address, and officers/members. This database includes active and dissolved entities and is updated regularly. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with and searchable through the Ohio Secretary of State's office at www.sos.state.oh.us. Commercial property owners in Masury can look up their property tax assessments through the Trumbull County Auditor's website at www.trumbullcountyohio.gov/auditor, which provides assessed values for both land and improvements, applicable tax rates, and payment history. The Auditor's office values commercial properties based on market analysis and reassesses properties periodically. Business personal property taxes (for equipment, inventory, and fixtures) were largely phased out in Ohio as of 2009, though some tangible personal property taxes may still apply to certain utility and telecommunications property.

Masury voters are served by the Trumbull County Board of Elections, located at 345 North Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481 (phone: 330-675-2600, website: www.trumbullcountyohio.gov/boe). This office handles all aspects of voter registration, election administration, absentee voting, and polling place assignments for residents of Masury and all of Trumbull County. Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/register/, which requires a valid Ohio driver's license or state ID number. Voter registration must be completed at least 30 days before an election. New registrants and those updating their registration can also submit paper forms at the Board of Elections office, public libraries, or the Ohio BMV. Acceptable identification for in-person voting includes an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport, or utility bill with current name and address.

Masury, as an unincorporated community, does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents vote in Brookfield Township trustee and fiscal officer elections, which are held in odd-numbered years during the November general election. The next Brookfield Township elections will occur in November 2025 for township trustees and fiscal officer positions. To find their assigned polling place, Masury voters can use the polling place locator on the Ohio Secretary of State website at www.ohiosos.gov or contact the Trumbull County Board of Elections directly. Polling locations are assigned based on precinct boundaries, and Masury residents typically vote at locations within Brookfield Township, such as the Brookfield High School or Brookfield Township Fire Station.

Under Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3501-3599), several categories of election records are public, including voter registration lists (available for purchase by campaigns and political organizations), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees, candidate petitions and filings, and precinct-level election results. These can be accessed through the Board of Elections office or the Ohio Secretary of State's elections division website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Trumbull County reported approximately 95,000 registered voters with a turnout of roughly 64-68%, reflecting strong participation in a presidential year. Trumbull County has historically been a bellwether county in Ohio politics, though recent elections have trended Republican.

Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Masury and Trumbull County voters will decide several important races. Ohio does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, but voters will elect a new Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as Mike DeWine's current term ends in January 2027. The entire Ohio House of Representatives (99 seats) will be on the ballot, with Masury residents voting for their state representative from District 64 or the newly drawn district based on 2021 redistricting. Additionally, several statewide offices including Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer will be contested. At the county level, Trumbull County Commissioner seats (one or two positions depending on the rotation), County Engineer, and various judicial positions may appear on the ballot. Voters should check with the Board of Elections closer to the election for a complete list of races and any local issues or levies.

Ohio offers several options for voting beyond Election Day. Registered voters can request absentee ballots for any reason through the Board of Elections, with applications available online at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballot/ or by contacting the Trumbull County Board of Elections at 330-675-2600. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Saturday before Election Day (noon deadline), though completed ballots must be received by 7:30 PM on Election Day to be counted. Ohio also offers in-person early voting at the Board of Elections office beginning 28 days before the election, with expanded hours including evenings and weekends in the final weeks before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), with extended deadlines and electronic ballot delivery options.