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EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding

Editorial

Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to a report by The Blade, in Toledo. That violates the mandate for a SINGULAR public education system. It was the panel’s opinion that the voucher program also lacks meaningful state oversight, is unavailable to many rural Ohioans ...

Is Ohio for sale?

Letters To The Editor

Dear editor, I just saw where the GOP is pulling financial support from some races in other parts of the country so they can dump millions more into Ohio’s races for Senate and Governor. Billionaires have spent millions on this race. Why?? And What is all the money spent on? I suppose much of it’s spent on the hundreds of TV ads that bombard our prime-time watching. These ads are not fact-checked. They are full of nasty fear-mongering, intended to fire up the “culture wars”. There is little about policy. What will these candidates really do for Ohioans should they get elected? ...

Columbiana is building on its success

Local Columns

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several years ago, I began visiting relatives who moved to Apex, N.C. It didn’t take many visits to realize Apex is something special. Walkability. New housing starts. Quaint retail. A robust park system. A historically preserved downtown. A noticeable amount of infill where, during a difficult past, many houses were torn down. So I did some digging. Sure enough, publications like Money magazine consistently rank Apex as one of the best places to live due to its balance of rapid ...

Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement

Editorial

A recent review of Ohio’s Medicaid enrollment by state Auditor Keith Faber’s office found plenty of people enrolled who should not be receiving benefits – and it is not perhaps the group of people some low-aiming politicians hope you would expect. According to a report by The Center Square, the audit found 3% of Buckeye State residents receiving Medicaid benefits have more resources than allowed. In fact, “several” of those people are millionaires. Further, Faber’s office reported more than 3,000 people receiving state Medicaid benefits are dead. Ohio spends approximately ...

Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope

Local Columns

Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also face challenges related to trauma, transition, isolation, mental health, substance use, physical health, or financial stress. These challenges do not define a veteran’s future. As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, we can honor veterans not only through recognition and gratitude, but also by ensuring that they and their families know they are valued, heard, and never alone. Reaching out to a veteran who might be struggling can be lifesaving. You don’t have to be an ...

Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was provided by the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office. Yet Sheriff Jerry Greene now says no arrests were made — because, he claims, the woman did “not claim to be assaulted” and his department needs a complainant to file a case. That excuse ...