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State legislature passes gas tax holiday pushed by Ramaswamy

The state Legislature overwhelmingly passed a 90-day Ohio gas tax holiday that was pushed by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate. It should be signed into law Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican. The quickly written bill passed Wednesday in the Senate 26-5 and then in the House 78-16 with Ramaswamy saying when he becomes governor, passing needed legislation will happen this fast. Several Democrats voting in favor of the proposal despite saying the plan is an election ploy to help Ramaswamy, said the average motorist will save about $3 a week, those who ...

Salem parks to further review finances

SALEM — The parks department will be re-examining its finances. During a special meeting Wednesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “develop a plan to increase revenue and reduce expenditures” wherever possible while the department continues efforts to finalize its proposed 2027 budget for inclusion in the overall city budget. The decision followed an approximately 35-minute executive session for the discussion of personnel matters, and comes amid an uncertain financial future for the parks department. Voters are set to decide whether to renew the departments 1.3 ...

Salem parks to further review finances

SALEM — The parks department will be re-examining its finances. During a special meeting Wednesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “develop a plan to increase revenue and reduce expenditures” wherever possible while the department continues efforts to finalize its proposed 2027 budget for inclusion in the overall city budget. The decision followed an approximately 35-minute executive session for the discussion of financial matters, and comes amid an uncertain financial future for the parks department. Voters are set to decide whether to renew the departments 1.3 ...

West Branch approves new lease agreements for Knox school building

BELOIT — The West Branch school board approved two new lease agreements for the Knox school building during its September meeting. The board unanimously approved two new lease agreements with Small Wonders Daycare and the Columbiana County Educational Service Center to utilize facilities at Knox for the period of Sept. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031. Schools Superintendent Matthew Manley said that between the rentals and the district’s own pre-school, all but two classrooms at Knox will be in use. He also said that more than 240 children will be in the building daily during the ...

Valley manufacturing center renamed in honor of Lamoncha family

YOUNGSTOWN — A dedication program took place at the Lamoncha Family Center for Advanced Manufacturing on Tuesday. The center was renamed in honor of the Lamoncha family to recognize their role in industry in the Mahoning Valley, specifically Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown Products, a ...

Information released regarding connection to Elkton sewer extension

LISBON — The sewer bill for customers of the recently finished Elkton sanitary sewer extension project will be $8.64 per 1,000 gallons of water used per month, with the rate increasing in July 2027 to $9.07 per 1,000 gallons of water used per month. Columbiana County Chief Deputy Sanitary Engineer Troy Graft shared a copy of the letter sent out to customers with commissioners on Wednesday, detailing the sewer rates, how to hook in and the fact that the water usage for the new water line will fall under the Buckeye Water District, which will bill customers for water service. Graft ...