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Ax tax drive stalls again, campaign now aims for Nov. 2027 ballot

A proposed constitutional amendment to consider abolishing property taxes in Ohio won’t be on the Nov. 3 ballot because the group collecting signatures has again failed to get enough people to sign petitions. This is the second year in a row that the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes, also called AxOhioTax, tried to qualify for the ballot as it failed to do so in 2025. Brian Massie, a leader of the group, announced Friday on Ohio Political News, a right-wing political podcast, that not enough signatures were collected. The group had to submit petitions with 413,488 valid ...

On the calendar

SAT/6-6 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Safety Committee, 6 p.m., council chambers Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off shoes, purses, sleepwear. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Brier Hill film screening, 6 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets and additional information are available at: www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Community yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., East Liverpool Christian School, 46682 Florence ...

Wellsville council hires full-time police officer

WELLSVILLE — Village council members Tuesday unanimously approved Lt. Marsha Eisenhart’s request to hire Ryan McKee on as a full-time officer for the Wellsville Police Department to fill a vacancy previously created by a resignation. Eisenhart said the McKee, who has officially started working with the department, has just graduated from the police academy and is ready to go. Eisenhart noted the department currently has a lot of overtime with vacations and officers off. Village Administrator Jerry Medley said the village employees were busy cutting grass and he is waiting on ...

Cheering on the champ

CCCTC April Student of the Month

LISBON – Brooke Boyle is the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center’s April Student of the Month. Brooke is a senior from Southern Local High School and is enrolled in the Cosmetology (COS) Program under the instruction of Christy Mays. Brooke is a member of the National ...

Lepper Library announces upcoming activities

LISBON — Lepper Library will host the following upcoming events: — History Walk of Downtown Lisbon with Gene Krotky Saturday, June 13, 1 p.m. Join Gene Krotky, curator of the Lisbon Historical Society, for a guided tour of historic downtown Lisbon. This History Walk invites questions while exploring the area’s rich history. Call to register. — Political Turmoil History Program With guest speaker Timothy Brookes Thursday, June 18, 5:30-7 p.m. In honor of the nation’s anniversary, explore politics surrounding the Civil War and take a closer look at Ohio Congressman ...