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BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - On Tuesday, December 30, members of the Springfield City Commissioners met for their regular session, as one of the last meeting for some members of the commission, and fielded several questions from the public, including the appropriateness of having elected representatives attend meetings designed to
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BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY - Echoes of muffled gasps and groans could be audibly heard at Tuesday night's meeting as council President Jon Harrington voted to restrict the keeping of specific farm animals within the city limits. In a move that was disheartening across the political aisle, Findlay
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BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield City Commissioners approved an emergency funding package their their Tuesday, December 16 meeting, to Sheltered Inc, which has been wrapped up in a County lawsuit due to misappropriation of funds from the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, or TANF, support program. Questions loom
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BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The NAACP hosted a ‘town hall’ meeting with elected officials and a coalition of nonprofits which have facilitated the mass influx of Haitians into Springfield to attempt to address concerns by attendees over what may occur in February when the Temporary Protective Status expires. Panelists
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BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Springfield city commissioners heard their first official reporting over the upcoming 2026 budget in a hearing, prior to the main commission meeting, on December 2, presented by finance director Katie Eviston. Based on the reporting, the city appears to be staring down an incredibly lean
Findlay
BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY - Findlay city council met among a mire of controversy for their December 2 meeting where the absence of council member Brian Bauman was definitely felt. Council considered several controversial ordinances, including an anti-loitering provision designed to keep homeless individuals away from businesses. Council additionally erupted
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Recent information has been obtained by TOR indicating that obtuse expenditures from the Springfield City administration are currently being reviewed by the State Auditors West Region office after complaints were filed regarding unspecified international trips to France and the resignation of a member of the
Education
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - Springfield area students representing a local organization called BATS, Bringing Awareness To Students, provided input to the Springfield Commissioners at the November 18 meeting, where they advocated against Ohio House Bill 172, a bill which looks to specifically target a large revenue stream for the
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER Springfield - Historic Wittenberg University, first founded in 1845, is currently facing a crisis which could jeopardize its ability to stay open. The university has been put on probation with its very accreditation hanging in the balance. Located in the heart of Springfield, Ohio, Wittenberg University has
Findlay
BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - The Findlay City Council chambers were filled to standing-room-only capacity at the November 5 council meeting. A group calling itself Findlay For All rallied community members to oppose a loitering ordinance proposed by the City of Findlay administration. During the meeting, several outbursts were heard
Springfield
BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 3, to pass several resolutions related to curbing city spending and heard input from representatives of the Second Harvest Food bank which introduced a new resolution to contribute additional funds to help meet the need of residents no
Johnstown
BY LIZZIE MARGOLIUS JOHNSTOWN - Johnstown has been the center of much attention the last few years. With the arrival of Intel, came much public uncertainty, fear, and frustration. At the same time, Johnstown also moved from village to city status. Adding more fuel to the fire was a special