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PLAYOFF OPENERS Four area football teams open the Ohio high school football playoffs tonight. There will…

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Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans

School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want to keep their children from having access to reading material that might expose them to new ideas or, worse, ask questions. The problem is particularly bad in Ohio, which ranks third among the states in PEN America’s study…

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OSU names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…

DeWine signs tax bill

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Letters to the Editor

West Branch's future depends on levy approval

To the editor: On Nov. 3, residents in the West Branch community will have the opportunity to support our local schools by voting “for” the five-year permanent improvement levy. This levy, if passed, will generate funding that is much needed to provide upgrades for our school buildings and grounds. These upgrades include purchasing security…

Obituaries

Mary Louise Booth

1959-2026 Mary Louise Booth, 67, of Carrollton died Oct. 24 at the Bel Air Care Senior Living in Alliance. She was born in East Liverpool on April 25, 1959, to the late Michael and Mildred (Holland) Maher. Kerr Watson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 10/30/26

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