While it’s been 20 years since a Democrat was last elected Ohio governor, this year’s race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton is hotly contested. During separate endorsement interviews with this newspaper, the…
Student-designed haunted house returning to Lisbon for Halloween
LISBON — A pop-up haunted house designed by Lisbon students is inviting the community for two evenings of scares. “We…
Liverpool Township seeks voter approval of fire levy
LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP - Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department is asking voters to approve an additional fire levy when they go…
Southern Local board learns of career intro course
SALINEVILLE – On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Southern Local school board learned how seventh-graders at the Southern Local Junior High…
Planning, property taxes headline Mahoning County commissioner race
YOUNGSTOWN -- Property taxes continue to dominate the county’s political discourse, but the candidates for Mahoning County commissioner have their…
Traffic stop in East Palestine results in pursuit into Mahoning County
EAST PALESTINE — What began as a routine traffic stop for traffic violations resulted in a vehicle and foot pursuit…
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Local Sports
Salem boys Hall in EBC title
ALLIANCE — Missing one of its top runners, the Salem boys cross country team justs puts someone in his spot. Junior Colton Hall ran his fastest race ever in leading the Quakers to victory at the Eastern Buckeye Conference Meet on Saturday. The Quakers had the top three finishers and four runners under 17…
CANFIELD — There were a couple of new champions at the 28th annual Clipper Invitational on…
New champions at Clipper Invite
NEWTON FALLS — Conner Plunkett set a school record with his ninth shutout of the season…
Salem sweeps Newton Falls
BOWLING RESULTS Sportsman League at Walnut Lanes TEAM STANDINGS: Sparkle Market 35, Caliber Collision 33, Safelite…
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Editorials
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to…
A recent review of Ohio’s Medicaid enrollment by state Auditor Keith Faber’s office found plenty of…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better…
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Ohio News
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…
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has accepted President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s…
OSU president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
(AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…
Guardians closer Clase placed on leave; part of betting probe
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…
DeWine signs tax bill
National News
US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
Trump dominated rural America. Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win them back
Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11
Letters to the Editor
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was…
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
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William H. Felger
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