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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 ...

Funds should be released to Division of Wildlife

To the editor: Recent legislation to permit oil and gas drilling under Ohio’s public lands will be very lucrative for our state. It’s projected to generate millions of dollars in revenue. Locally, Zepernick Wildlife Area is one of several locations approved for fracking. Leasing rights have been awarded to Encino Energy Partners to drill under the wildlife area. Under the provisions of the Pittman Robertson and Dingell Johnson Federal Aid for Wildlife Acts, leasing proceeds from these activities should be allocated to the Division of Wildlife where they will be invested to provide ...

Disappointed with State Senator Cutrona

To the editor: On a Friday night in February, State Senator Al Cutrona stood me up for a date at La Pizzaria. To be clear, it wasn’t just me; it was a group of educators from the ECOEA (East Central Ohio Education Association) at our annual Legislative Dinner. We invite all legislators who represent public schools in our district for a dinner and panel discussion. Senator Cutrona RSVP’d that he would be there. As a constituent who has called his office numerous times and not once received a call back, I sat at his table next to his reserved seat name tag and eagerly anticipated a ...

Voters should support proposed “Sales and Use Tax” (Renewal)

To the editor: Columbiana County residents, once again the “Sales and Use Tax” is being introduced on the ballot for the May 6, 2025 Primary Election. There was much controversy over the ballot language, which I believe was the reason for its’ failure. Many residents mistakenly understood it to be a new or an additional tax. Had the ballot language been clearly identified as a (Renewal) I firmly believe the “Sales and Use Tax” would have passed. The revenue from the “Sales and Use Tax” supports our county in numerous ways and the loss of these funds would be ...