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Advice to the Salem mayor

Back in time, a Salem Mayor only had a term of two years. That changed in 1970 to a four year term. Surprisingly Dean B. Cranmer (D) already had accumulated 16 years of two year terms before he lost in 1970 to T. Emerson Smith, a retired grocer..who shortly later died in office and was law replaced by then Council President, Charles Alexander, a salesman who thus ended the business minded men in that office from thereon in my opinion, and the further development of Salem, and our starting point now because when “We” becomes ‘Me’ in that office, no good can come from that ...

Not voting for Leetonia tax increase

As a current resident, property owner for 25-plus years and an income tax taxpayer, I am concerned with paying high taxes to live or work in Leetonia. I feel that in the long term this will set Leetonia back for future growth and development. Leetonia is asking voters to pass an additional half percent income tax in the 2026 Primary election on May 5, 2026. This will increase your income taxes by $50 per $10,000 of taxable income. If your income is $50,000 you will pay an extra $250 per year. People are trying to find ways to reduce their tax liability, not increase it. They ...

Natural gas is the bedrock of Ohio’s energy future

Dear editor, Ohio is facing an unprecedented surge in energy demand, and as our state grows, the pressure on our electrical grid intensifies. It is critical that we rely on proven and affordable power sources to keep our communities safe and our economy moving. We cannot afford to gamble on intermittent energy, and natural gas plays a key role in ensuring our grid remains strong. Unlike other sources that fluctuate with the weather, natural gas provides the “baseload” power necessary to ensure our grid remains stable. This stability is what keeps energy reliable and affordable ...

Salem mayor needs proper help

Mayor Dickey and her reduced staff are really not to blame for what has developed and I’m going to speak about her as a long ago city planner which she never had. She never received a ‘City of Peace’ but was given a ‘City of Pieces’ that started back in 1980 or before but gained speed around 1992 and thereon. ….with scattered areas of it as a result of mindset thinking. No longer is there an Industrial Park to the South and the one to the North went dry after wrong use of the tax abatement program. Pennsylvania Avenue still remains as her top industry and that is sad, ...

Joe Cattell: A great public servant

To the editor: Columbiana County veterans will soon be losing a great public servant when Joe Cattell retires. Joe has served at the Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission since retiring from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force. ​Joe treats every veteran with respect and has been a key figure in improving the quality of life for hundreds of our local veterans. Of course, his dedication makes life better for their families and friends as well. ​If Joe has helped you or someone you know, it would be a wonderful gesture to let him know he is appreciated. Please ...

The Perry Township Annexation Fiasco: Answers

To the editor: Reading the questions placed by William Hupp in his inquiry to you, brought to my mind that famous editorial entitled “Is there a Santa Claus?” There is similarity and my editorial follows his very pertinent concerns that need to be addressed. No, Bill, it’s not a vendetta but a land-grab by way of several schemes based on a mindset that it would gain a legacy by recognition. Is it a two-part phase? No, more like a three-part phase to cause confusion development with township trustee involvement. It was first developed in the early 1980s in the mindset office of ...