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Cutrona, Fischer among Republicans reelected

Democrat John Boccieri won the open 58th Ohio House District race while state Sen. Al Cutrona as well as state Reps. Tex Fischer and David Thomas, all Republicans, were reelected to another term in the General Assembly representing the Mahoning Valley. In the 59th House District race, Fischer, R-Canfield, was reelected to his second full two-year term over Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. of Canfield. Fischer received 55.67% of the vote to 44.33% for Penny, according to complete and unofficial results. Cutrona, R-Canfield, beat Democrat Michael Kripchak of Youngstown 54.46% to 45.64% in the ...

Hanni wins Seventh District appeals court seat

In the race for Judge Cheryl R. Waite’s seat on the Seventh District Court of Appeals, Seventh District Judge Mark Hanni, a Republican, defeated his Democratic opponent, Katherine Rudzik. At deadline, Hanni was leading by a 57% to 43% margin across the eight counties that court serves, although Rudzik was winning Mahoning County by a 55% to 45% margin. The Seventh District covers Mahoning, Columbiana, Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe and Noble counties. Hanni’s victory means he will extend his tenure on the panel. Ohio’s age limit laws meant that Hanni would have ...

Perry Township police levy fails

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Township voters declined the proposal for a new 1.5-mill property tax levy in support of the police department in Tuesday’s General Election. According to final but unofficial results, the levy failed by a vote of 944 (52.27%) to 862 (47.73%). The levy would have had a five-year collection period beginning in tax year 2027 and continuing through tax year 2032. The levy would have generated approximately $222,295 for the police department annually at a cost to residents of $53 for each $100,000 of assessed property valuation, meaning the owner of a home valued at ...

Liverpool Township residents say yes to fire levy

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – Voters have approved a new fire levy for Liverpool Township. According to complete but unofficial results, voters approved the 1.45-mill continuous levy 829 (58.34%) to 592 (41.66%) The Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department asked for its first tax increase in 16 years, which will support two stations. It is estimated to generate $127,425 annually. It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $51 a year. Fire Chief Jacob Russell said he is “really happy” with the outcome of the vote because the township needed it, and he thanked all the residents for ...

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

COLUMBUS (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post. The public health ...