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Voter support for school levies increases in 2025 primary election

To the editor: Voters across Ohio approved nearly two-thirds of the school tax issues on the May 6 primary election ballot. Voters approved 64 out of 99 school tax issues, yielding a 64% passage rate. This is markedly higher than the 2024 primary election, when voters approved 41 out of 78 school tax issues, a 52% passage rate. Support for new tax issues also grew. Voters approved 19 of 47 new school tax requests, or 40%, up from just 13% (3 of 22 issues) in the 2024 primary. Strong support for renewal school tax proposals continued, with 44 of the 49 issues earning approval, an ...

Upset with removal of museum artifacts

To the editor: As a 37-year-old Black father, I am deeply disturbed by the news that the Trump administration has begun removing artifacts from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Taking down pieces like the historic Woolworth’s lunch counter is not just an attack on a building or display—it’s an attack on truth, memory, and the progress we’ve fought so hard to make. Our history is not a “divisive narrative.” It is the truth of this nation’s journey. It’s the story of resilience, of struggle, of voices that refused to be ...

Ohio FOP urges support for tax renewal

To the editor: The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is urging voters across Columbiana County to read the public safety tax information in order to correct confusion about it being a renewal tax not a new or additional tax. The sales tax renewal will appear on the May primary ballot. Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio President Jay McDonald said in a letter to County Commissioners that he appreciated their effort to correct confusion, but that more outreach is necessary. “This is not a new or additional tax, McDonald said. “It simply extends the current tax and provides vital ...

Expresses views on judge candidates

To the editor: I have received multiple campaign fliers at my home from a Danielle Menning, candidate for county municipal court, claiming that she has been endorsed by “the Columbiana County Republicans.” This claim is accompanied by the Republican Party elephant logo, making the claim of endorsement appear official. I have looked into this matter, however, and have found that this claim is absolutely false. In fact, the County Republican Party has a process for vetting candidates and endorsing them. And the County Republican Party actually endorsed Judge Kelly Linger for this ...

Trump administration providing tech leadership

To the editor: In April 2020, as America faced unprecedented challenges, the Trump administration made a forward-thinking decision that has quietly transformed our digital economy and strengthened America’s technological leadership. The Federal Communications Commission under President Trump made the decision to take action to meet our country’s ever-growing need for Wi-Fi spectrum, and voted unanimously to open the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use — essentially quadrupling the airwaves available for Wi-Fi and similar technologies. Five years later, this decision has proven ...

Ohio needs statewide fiber buildout

To the editor: Some Congressmen have recently introduced legislation that could limit households and businesses in rural areas of our state to satellite internet service while other areas have access to reliable fiber internet. The SPEED for BEAD bill would also make it easier for companies to use low-road contractors when building fiber connections and cause delays in broadband build by forcing states to revisit their plans. As a telecommunications worker, I know what reliable, long-lasting internet service looks like. Unlike fiber, which is a one-time infrastructure investment with ...