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FINDLAY - Findlay city council met for their regular session on January 20, with some contention and additional hand-waving among the new administration, when confronted with several public conflicts surrounding how business is being conducted with at least one new contract with a controversial company few seem to be asking
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BY JEFF SKINNER SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield city commissioners met on Tuesday, January 13, for a session that was nearly half-filled with public comments urging government officials to refrain from full cooperation with ICE, yet ironically punctuated by a closing statement on housing availability and the lack of affordable options
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BY JEFF SKINNER CLARK COUNTY - After two parties claiming legitimacy have proceeded with their own nominations for who will sit in the Clark County Commissioner seat, vacated by Melanie Flax Wilt, it has been confirmed the county board of elections will proceed with both nominations. The Clark County board
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CLARK COUNTY - Due to the recent vacancy of Clark County Commissioner Melanie Flax Wilt, The republican party in Clark County should nominate a temporary replacement to the seat. However in Clark County, there are currently two parties claiming to have that authority, with each now submitting a different nomination
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BY PATTY KLEIN FINDLAY - A new Findlay City Council was seated on January 6 in Findlay City Council Chambers. While several new members took their seats, familiar divisions quickly emerged through early votes, comments, and committee appointments. Many residents had hoped the new council would be less contentious. However
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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
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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
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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