COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping a seat that was crucial to Democrats' strategy to retake the chamber and providing a ray of hope for the party's longer-term prospects in a former swing state that had turned ...
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 ...
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 ...
U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, a Republican who represents the Mahoning Valley in Congress, beat his Democratic challenger in a successful bid for reelection. It was not by an overwhelming margin. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 59% to 41% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said of the relative closeness of his race: “It definitely was not a red year so we’re happy with the win. I’m thrilled with it. It’s an honor of a lifetime to serve.” With Rulli about to be in the minority ...
Salem First Friends Craft Show: Christmas with Friends Salem First Friends Craft Show: Christmas with Friends is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Salem First Friends Church, 1028 Jennings Ave. Baked goods, homemade items, and many Christmas gift ready items will be for sale throughout the event. All proceeds benefit the church’s Gate Student Ministry Youth Group, grades seven through 12. There will be a concession stand available with hot foods, cold beverages, and snacks. Bring cash. Dinner Theatre Rejects Improv Night COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana Arts Theater (The ...
LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) had a busy September while focusing on the theme of “Every Role. Every Department. Every Student.” ESC Superintendent Marie Williams shared the extensive work done in September by the center and staff to the Board of Education during the regular meeting in October. According to minutes of the meeting, Williams said more than 100 students attended the Kids STEAM University at the Kent State University at Salem, 22 new employees were hired by the ESC in September, and more than 1,300 students and staff throughout the ...
