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Local Columns

Firefighter Recruitment Portal offers opportunity for volunteers to serve

As Ohio’s 39th State Fire Marshal, I’ve dedicated my career to protecting the safety and well-being of our communities. Today, I’m calling attention to an urgent matter facing our state— one that threatens the foundation of emergency preparedness in Ohio upon which we have come to ...

Our universities must lead the way

Freedom of speech has always demanded courage, and courage is the one virtue universities cannot delegate. When free speech becomes fatal speech —as it did recently with the assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus — Americans demand — and deserve — a change. As president of ...

Never seemed that Tressel’s heart was in governor run

A Vivek Ramaswamy-Jim Tressel matchup for the Republican gubernatorial nomination would have been fascinating. But Tressel, who went from retired Youngstown State University president and a famed former college football coach to being appointed lieutenant governor, opted not to run in 2026 for ...

Tylenol side effects in the elderly: What you need to know

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications for relieving pain and reducing fever. While it’s generally considered safe for most adults, older adults, particularly seniors, need to be aware of certain risks and potential side effects when using ...

Prescription medication misuse affects seniors, too

Editor’s Note: The follow column was originally published Dec. 27, 2019. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life expectancy also brings an increase in the number of diseases, injuries and impairments ...

Columbiana County auditor working for property tax reform

To the citizens of Columbiana County: A few weeks ago, I shared with you that my office, in compliance with Ohio law, was in the process of completing what is known as the Triennial Update with the Department of Taxation. I know that for many of you, property taxes have become a tremendous ...