Property Tax
BY LIZZIE MARGOLIUS In the previous two articles, we addressed Ohio’s tax and spending issues. We spoke about a perfect storm with continually increased spending, declining population growth in most of Ohio’s counties, and the state’s overall tax burdens. In this article, we will propose some solutions.
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On Tuesday, October 7, The Springfield city commissioners met to hear another report from law enforcement on why a new jail facility is needed. After listening to the Clark County Sheriff state he felt the city was not safe enough to allow his family to
Findlay
BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - Republican candidates for City Council were revealed to have been recruited and “nurtured” by elite residents of Findlay who want to see the city expanded and moved toward a more urban feel, a plan called the “Findlay Formula.” Mayor Christina Muryn has expressed that her
News Roundup
1. Ohio bill would end ‘pension pickups’ for public employees – Anna Staver, cleveland.com 2. 5 fall getaways, close to Cleveland, that you can take right now - Susan Glaser, cleveland.com 3. Ohio ends ticket quotas within police departments - Kendall Crawford, The Ohio Newsroom 4. Data centers create
agenda 2030
BY NICK ROGERS STATEWIDE - A proposed bill could give control over Ohioans’ (Smart) thermostats. This “demand management” scheme is being presented as a way to manage the growing energy demand data centers are/will be placing on our energy grid, along with the usual “climate change” fear mongering and
Jacob Payen
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - In August, local pillar of the Haitian community in Springfield, Jacob Payen, was charged for bringing a handgun into the Clark County courthouse. According to court records, the sentencing of the case has been completed and Payen has, much inline with his history in Florida,
Findlay
BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY - On Tuesday, Findlay city council held a work session regarding the potential sale of two pieces of property totaling 26.17 acres located in the West Park neighborhood. Residents showed up in force to voice their opposition to the sale, which had somehow already been
Local
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Last month, thanks to the tireless efforts of residents in the city reporting and coordinating communication, an illegal nightclub was shut down on North Limestone. Not long after the closure, which brought heavy police presence, residents noticed the occupancy notice from Springfield code enforcement had
Local
BY NICK ROGERS CONCORD - According to a Concord resident, a Smart meter was installed on her home without her knowledge or consent. After being met with polite ignorance from an energy company representative on the phone, a work call was scheduled, and the conversation she had with that man
Findlay
BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - After a contentious local primary race, Findlay City Council candidates are once again on the hot seat in anticipation of the November general election. Republican candidates for City Council were revealed to have been recruited and “nurtured” by elite residents of Findlay who want to
Weekly News Roundup
Headlines handpicked from around the web to keep you informed 1. He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate’s toughest 2026 race - Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press 2. Mural on Warren County barn honors Charlie Kirk, slain founder of nonprofit Turning
Local
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On Wednesday, September 23, The Springfield City Commissioners heard a presentation from representatives from Future iQ, a consulting firm which is spearheading the initiative to create a comprehensive plan for the city that will take it into the future, whether residents want it or not.