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Not voting for Leetonia tax increase

As a current resident, property owner for 25-plus years and an income tax taxpayer, I am concerned with paying high taxes to live or work in Leetonia. I feel that in the long term this will set Leetonia back for future growth and development. Leetonia is asking voters to pass an additional half percent income tax in the 2026 Primary election on May 5, 2026. This will increase your income taxes by $50 per $10,000 of taxable income. If your income is $50,000 you will pay an extra $250 per year. People are trying to find ways to reduce their tax liability, not increase it. They ...

Advice to the Salem mayor

Back in time, a Salem Mayor only had a term of two years. That changed in 1970 to a four year term. Surprisingly Dean B. Cranmer (D) already had accumulated 16 years of two year terms before he lost in 1970 to T. Emerson Smith, a retired grocer..who shortly later died in office and was law replaced by then Council President, Charles Alexander, a salesman who thus ended the business minded men in that office from thereon in my opinion, and the further development of Salem, and our starting point now because when “We” becomes ‘Me’ in that office, no good can come from that ...

Natural gas is the bedrock of Ohio’s energy future

Dear editor, Ohio is facing an unprecedented surge in energy demand, and as our state grows, the pressure on our electrical grid intensifies. It is critical that we rely on proven and affordable power sources to keep our communities safe and our economy moving. We cannot afford to gamble on intermittent energy, and natural gas plays a key role in ensuring our grid remains strong. Unlike other sources that fluctuate with the weather, natural gas provides the “baseload” power necessary to ensure our grid remains stable. This stability is what keeps energy reliable and affordable ...

Appreciation for a controlled burn

Big thank you to the Salineville Fire Department for handling the controlled burn on our property (recently). The house had been abandoned for years and had turned into a real eyesore, so seeing it finally taken care of — and in a way that benefits training and the community. It’s not every day you watch a house go up in flames on purpose, but knowing it was done safely, professionally, and for a good cause made all the difference. We truly appreciate the time, coordination, and hard work that went into making sure everything went smoothly. Grateful to have a department like ...

Joe Cattell: A great public servant

To the editor: Columbiana County veterans will soon be losing a great public servant when Joe Cattell retires. Joe has served at the Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission since retiring from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force. ​Joe treats every veteran with respect and has been a key figure in improving the quality of life for hundreds of our local veterans. Of course, his dedication makes life better for their families and friends as well. ​If Joe has helped you or someone you know, it would be a wonderful gesture to let him know he is appreciated. Please ...

More funds needed for life-size Nativity

To the editor: I have been trying to raise money for a 14-piece life size Nativity. Mayor Bobby Smith has made arrangements that when it arrives, it could be placed in the Diamond Area of East Liverpool, near the beautiful Christmas tree that through the help of so many local residents we were able to obtain. The price of this Nativity is $12,800 including shipping from Christmas Night, Inc. As of today we have $10,740 donated for the project, again from local people. However, to make sure we have the money so we can send the order to get the Nativity in time for this coming Christmas, ...