COLUMBUS — Ohio voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of a bond measure that will pay for local roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects for the next decade. Unofficial tallies from the Ohio Secretary of State show Ohioans approved of Issue 2, which allows the state to issue general obligation bonds up to $250 million […]
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Sherrod Brown: Infrastructure investment has an impact in Ohio
For too long, too many people in Ohio and across the nation thought, for good reason, that their leaders had given up making our infrastructure and manufacturing base the best in the world. Congress’s inaction and the empty promises of presidents of both parties left Americans to fend for themselves as they swerved to avoid […]
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Section of E. Marshall Ave. closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to storm line repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. East Marshall Avenue from Hedges Street to South Foster Street. The road has been closed. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is […]
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Reversal: Mansfield City Council puts Water Main Initiative on March ballot
MANSFIELD — Long-time Mansfield business owner Rick Taylor didn’t mince words Tuesday night in successfully urging City Council to change its mind on the Water Main Initiative. “If you don’t put this (0.25-percent income tax) issue on the March ballot, what is your alternate plan?” he asked. “As a legislative body, you’re responsible for providing […]
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Butler voters will select mayor, council members on Nov. 7
BUTLER — Two familiar faces are on the ballot for mayor of Butler. Mayor Wesley Dingus is running to retain his seat. Former mayor Joseph Stallard seeks to regain it. Voters will also select two council members from a pool of three candidates — Joshua Haring, Tina Johnson and Eric Thran. The mayor of Butler is […]