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Ramaswamy, Acton take positions on data centers

With data centers popping up in Ohio and creating controversy, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, who are running for governor, are taking positions on them. Ramaswamy said Thursday that he has three nonnegotiable requirements for data centers — they must ensure that Ohio families who live near them receive free electricity by providing power or compensation that directly lowers residential electric bills, they must pay their full property taxes, and they must comply with strict air and water quality standards while prioritizing brownfield and industrial ...

Malvern teen sharing love of violin at Columbiana County Fair

LISBON — Among all the baked goods, animals and other attractions at the Columbiana County Fair, there’s a young man named Owen Hoopes playing old time music on a violin, sharing his love for the strings. “I like to share music with others — it’s my responsibility. I love it,” ...

Blue skies return to fair

The Columbiana County Fair saw blue skies Thursday after a rainy Wednesday. The Derby Pull that was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in the Grandstand was canceled due to the conditions of the track, but the Touch-A-Truck and Josiah Showalter concert went on as scheduled. The fair continues ...

Columbiana County 2025 4-H queen still making impact on this year’s fair

LISBON — A pair of projects started by 2025 4-H Queen Allison Irwin are part of this year’s Columbiana County Fair, with the All In Livestock Show at 6 p.m. Saturday, and the Showman’s Closet being raided regularly in the Junior Fair building. Irwin said 13 participants have signed up ...

East Liverpool receives mural grant

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool has received funding for a mural on a Fifth Street building. Mayor Bobby Smith told city council members Monday the city has been awarded a mural grant through the efforts of Lisa Painter, deputy director of LeapHub. The mural will be painted on the building that will be occupied by Goodwill. Smith said Westgate students will design the mural showing the history of East Liverpool. Smith also provided an update on how the $100,000 donated to the city by a former resident is being used, saying that he handed out the 57th check that went to the ...

New ordinance prohibits watercraft parking on Wellsville streets

WELLSVILLE — Following months of discussion and revisions of legislation, village council unanimously approved on third reading an ordinance that prohibits the parking and storage of boats, watercrafts and boat trailers on any village streets or public rights-of-way. The newly passed ordinance states “no person, firm, or corporation shall park, store, leave standing, or permit to be parked or left standing any boat, watercraft or boat trailer upon any public street, highway, alley or public right-of-way within the corporate limits of the Village of Wellsville.” The only ...