Breaking News

News

Salem parks to further review finances

Local News

SALEM — The parks department will be re-examining its finances. During a special meeting Wednesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “develop a plan to increase revenue and reduce expenditures” wherever possible while the department continues efforts to finalize its proposed 2027 budget for inclusion in the overall city budget. The decision followed an approximately 35-minute executive session for the discussion of financial matters, and comes amid an uncertain financial future for the parks department. Voters are set to decide whether to renew the departments 1.3 ...

Wellsville school administrators present strategic plan

Local News

WELLSVILLE – Wellsville school administrators recently presented their strategic plan to improve academic performance for the next two years. School Superintendent Kyle Exline and Allison Scott, director of Curriculum and Instruction, followed up their state report card review at the Sept. 21 school board meeting with a presentation of the Wellsville Local School District Strategic Plan 2026-2028. Scott noted the plan was done on a very tight timeline after she shifted into the curriculum director position and Exline became superintendent over the summer. She said they realized how ...

Pepper targets Ramaswamy’s policies

Local News

YOUNGSTOWN — David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said the platform of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is a disaster for working class Ohioans and continues the GOP’s efforts to benefit the rich. During a Tuesday news conference in ...

Wellsville Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with Public Safety Saturday event

Local News

WELLSVILLE — The crew at the Wellsville Fire Department invites the public to join them as they kick off Fire Prevention Day at the Public Safety Saturday event. The event, which takes place Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellsville Fire Department, 1200 Main St., is an opportunity for residents to learn about fire safety and prevention and get to know their local firefighters and first responders such as EMTs and police officers. Fire Chief Barry Podwel said the event has a focus on safety, education and community. Highlights at the event will include fire trucks and ...

Business Advisory Council Representative

Local News

Beaver Local’s Brylee Curtis has been named to the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) Business Advisory Council. The Columbiana County ESC and Business Advisory Council have created a student panel where one 11th grade student from each school district will become a student ...

State legislature passes gas tax holiday pushed by Ramaswamy

Local News

The state Legislature overwhelmingly passed a 90-day Ohio gas tax holiday that was pushed by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate. It should be signed into law Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican. The quickly written bill passed Wednesday in the Senate 26-5 and then in the House 78-16 with Ramaswamy saying when he becomes governor, passing needed legislation will happen this fast. Several Democrats voting in favor of the proposal despite saying the plan is an election ploy to help Ramaswamy, said the average motorist will save about $3 a week, those who ...