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More opioid fund discussion before Hancock County commissioners

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners approved a proposal to provide additional opioid funding to an organization which previously had been set to receive an allotment, while agreeing to memoranda of understanding for three other groups. By a 2-1 vote, commissioners agreed to provide an additional $400,000 to Family Care Excellence, pending completion of a memorandum of understanding, with the funds set to assist the organization with the construction of a new male residential facility for its faith-based addiction treatment programs. “We have given them $100,000 to get ...

Rep. Fischer aims to ease name-change ballot rules

State Rep. Tex Fischer, whose eligibility as a candidate in 2024 was decided by the Ohio secretary of state because of a name change, introduced legislation that would not require candidates to use their former names on future ballots. Fischer, R-Canfield, said he hopes the state Legislature could pass the bill after the Nov. 3 election. “I’m not sure of its prospects,” Fischer said of the bill. “But it’s something that should be addressed.” Fischer changed his name May 19, 2020, from Austin James Fischer to Austin James Texford Fischer. Under state law, “If any ...

Hancock BOE reviews 2026-27 budget

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County School District’s 2026-2027 budget is almost finalized following a presentation and hearing held Tuesday, with officials also noting a memorandum of understanding between the district and state to pay back an $8 million loan provided to assist ongoing ...

Students hold poetry slam to honor late teacher

EAST LIVERPOOL — Westgate fifth-grade students have spent several weeks learning to write poetry, with 13 of them presenting their poetry at the at the recent Second Annual Jen Davidson Poetry slam held to honor Davidison, who passed away a little over a year ago. The 13 student ...