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State legislature passes gas tax holiday pushed by Ramaswamy

The state Legislature overwhelmingly passed a 90-day Ohio gas tax holiday that was pushed by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate. It should be signed into law Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican. The quickly written bill passed Wednesday in the Senate 26-5 and then in the House 78-16 with Ramaswamy saying when he becomes governor, passing needed legislation will happen this fast. Several Democrats voting in favor of the proposal despite saying the plan is an election ploy to help Ramaswamy, said the average motorist will save about $3 a week, those who ...

Wellsville school administrators present strategic plan

WELLSVILLE – Wellsville school administrators recently presented their strategic plan to improve academic performance for the next two years. School Superintendent Kyle Exline and Allison Scott, director of Curriculum and Instruction, followed up their state report card review at the Sept. 21 school board meeting with a presentation of the Wellsville Local School District Strategic Plan 2026-2028. Scott noted the plan was done on a very tight timeline after she shifted into the curriculum director position and Exline became superintendent over the summer. She said they realized how ...

Information released regarding connection to Elkton sewer extension

LISBON — The sewer bill for customers of the recently finished Elkton sanitary sewer extension project will be $8.64 per 1,000 gallons of water used per month, with the rate increasing in July 2027 to $9.07 per 1,000 gallons of water used per month. Columbiana County Chief Deputy Sanitary Engineer Troy Graft shared a copy of the letter sent out to customers with commissioners on Wednesday, detailing the sewer rates, how to hook in and the fact that the water usage for the new water line will fall under the Buckeye Water District, which will bill customers for water service. Graft ...

Pepper targets Ramaswamy’s policies

YOUNGSTOWN — David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said the platform of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is a disaster for working class Ohioans and continues the GOP’s efforts to benefit the rich. During a Tuesday news conference in ...

Valley manufacturing center renamed in honor of Lamoncha family

YOUNGSTOWN — A dedication program took place at the Lamoncha Family Center for Advanced Manufacturing on Tuesday. The center was renamed in honor of the Lamoncha family to recognize their role in industry in the Mahoning Valley, specifically Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown Products, a ...

Wellsville Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with Public Safety Saturday event

WELLSVILLE — The crew at the Wellsville Fire Department invites the public to join them as they kick off Fire Prevention Day at the Public Safety Saturday event. The event, which takes place Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellsville Fire Department, 1200 Main St., is an opportunity for residents to learn about fire safety and prevention and get to know their local firefighters and first responders such as EMTs and police officers. Fire Chief Barry Podwel said the event has a focus on safety, education and community. Highlights at the event will include fire trucks and ...