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Beware Columbiana County

To the editor: Governor Dewine made the rounds recently in his presumptive Santa Claus suit finally handing out the funds from the Appalachian Capital Fund … funds that have been sitting in Columbus for an inordinate amount of time. The Mahoning Valley Region which consisted of Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties was the last region in Ohio to find out what their booty might be. The application process was daunting and the criteria to receive funds was vast. The one element the state was clear on, however, was that they only wanted project submissions that were ...

A vote for Rulli

A vote for Rulli To the editor: It is no secret; we have a national inflation problem trickling down to our local economies. With the costs of gas, manufactured goods, and food increasing, we need to rely on our own oil, natural gas, and coal in order to drive down the costs for consumers. Here in Columbiana County, I talk to people every day who struggle to make ends meet, business owners looking to fill jobs, and folks who are living paycheck to paycheck. Energy exploration, especially right here in eastern Ohio, will lead to more jobs, increase in tax revenue, and will help the ...

Salem Preservation honoring a very special month

To the editor: Salem Preservation members are in high gear as they prepare several major programs for the 51st National Preservation Month in May! May 1st will kick off a trilogy of events that have been in the works for some time now. A “Celebration of Preservation” at the 103-year-old Salem Golf Club along SR 45 south of Salem will be a double celebration! The “By Invitation Only” event will salute the “saving” and revitalization of this historic icon that is an integral part of the Salem community. This local landmark was about to go on the auction block with the ...

‘Abomination of Desolation’

To the editor: The “Abomination of Desolation,” Freedom and Freedom of Speech, all find themselves applicable in this past Republican Primary. Freedom of Speech is at the core of our Republic! Some say, “Politics is a blood sport” and outbursts have surrounded the word “bloodbath.” This past election cycle has been one of unacceptable political and personal atrocities. So called, “unendorsed Republican candidates” became subjects of a “scorched earth” political take down. Those, whether county officials, elected public officers or otherwise, who either openly ...

Be educated about preventing sexual abuse

To the editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SAAM, as it is called, was established to call attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts all of us. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual abuse, harassment, and sexual assault. It also aims to educate communities about how to be involved in prevention. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” encourages each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment and assault. When anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. Protecting our ...

Concerns over a preventable public health crisis

To the editor: As a former Wellsville Councilman and Wellsville Local Board of Education member, I am deeply concerned about the well-being of our children. I urge the federal government to prioritize the issue of flavored disposable vapes, which have become increasingly popular among youth. Currently, the FDA has authorized only 23 e-cigarette products for sale, all of which are tobacco-flavored and intended for adults. However, many fruity, colorful, and kid-friendly flavored vape products are readily available to children. These unregulated vapes are not only more affordable but ...