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A gerrymandered law is not a solution

To the editor: This is in reference to your editorial (Nov. 8), “Ohio must renew attempts for fair constitutional maps.” A gerrymandered law can not fix a gerrymander problem. Perhaps it is better to have a computer draft a dozen maps, which are within legal parameters, and then have the selection commmitte choose one map for our representative districts. However, any such law must preserve judicial review for the programmers, for the program (or AI) and for the selection committee. Choosing our representatives is too important to leave them to the weathervane of ...

Ballot language can mislead voters

To the editor: By law in Ohio, no one can try and influence your vote at the polling place. Ohio Revised Code 3501.35 specifically says that, “During an election and the counting of the ballots, no person shall....Solicit or in any manner attempt to influence any elector in casting the elector’s vote” But this year, the State government is breaking that law right inside the voting booth. The ballot language for State Issue One approved by the Ohio Ballot Board and the Secretary of State is written in such a way such that most any reasonable person reading it would be ...

Message from the Columbiana County Humane Society Board

To the editor: Dear friends of the Columbiana County Humane Society, the Board is moving beyond the misconceptions circulated recently on social media, and we are determined to develop a better plan for the animals of the county based not only on years of experience, but national standards and advice from successful shelter leaders. Back in July, we were in a position of depleted funds caused by mounting vet bills, overcrowded conditions that caused increased labor costs and overwhelming maintenance repairs to the facility. At that time, the Board made the hard decision to immediately ...

Issue 1 more than about signs

To the editor: By now everyone has seen the Vote No on Issue 1 signs. But this requires more explanation than a battle to put out the most signs. In gerrymandering, districts are drawn primarily to favor one party over the other. In 2015 and 2018 Ohio voters went to the polls to amend the constitution to put in place several anti-gerrymandering provisions to make sure that communities, counties, villages, and cities couldn’t needlessly be split. Issue 1 says that every single district in the state of Ohio must be drawn to either be a Republican district or a Democratic district. ...

Vote to support Columbiana County Parks

To the editor: The Greenway Trail is an asset for Columbiana County as it provides a great outdoor venue for hiking, jogging and bicycling. It draws thousands of visitors (and their dollars) each year, boosting the local economy. But the trail is in danger and it needs our help. Parts of the trail are more than 20 years old and are deteriorating. Tree roots are pushing up in the trail in parts, and adjacent culverts need cleaning. On November 5, the Columbiana County Park District will seek voter approval of a 0.10 mill levy that would cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 ...

Thanks for supporting the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame

To the editor: On behalf of the Salem Athletic Hall of Fame, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors who made the 2024 Hall of Fame celebration a success. Gold Sponsors: Black Dog Construction, Haltec, Salem Alumni Association Silver Sponsors: BB Rooners, BOC Water Hydraulics, Boneshakers, Dental Health Group, Giant Eagle, Insurance Center of Salem, Mackall Optometry, Morris Financial, Rob & Deri Hutton Family, Salem Computer Center, Yerkey and Madjarac DDS Your contributions make a lasting impact on our community and ensure the ongoing recognition of ...