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CITIZEN PRESS RELEASE: Citizens Needed to Attend EPA Hearing, Stop Landfill Expansion

BY JOY WALTERS The Ohio EPA is hosting an informational and public comment meeting regarding WIN, Waste Innovation’s expansion plans, on Monday FEB 5 at 6 P.M. at Stacy’S Place, 625 Plaza DR. Fostoria. WIN Waste, formerly Sunny Farms Landfill, is located in Seneca County, near the

Duke Energy Bill Study: An Interview With Vince Welage

BY NICK ROGERS Smart Meters are slowly taking hold of homes throughout the state. But as the digital trend trickles ever upwards, so too are customers’ energy bills, sometimes seemingly without cause. Local technology expert Vince Welage has been investigating the root causes for these anomalies sweeping the state and

An Outsider in Congress: Dr. Rick Tsai Talks Platform

By Jeff Skinner Across the nation, a growing sentiment is taking hold of most voters. The idea of the established, clean-cut politician is becoming a thing of the past. Since the early days of the 2016 presidential election, voters have become more aware of the hyper-controlled adherence of

Heroic actions of Ohio Poll Observers: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

By Sandie Zimmerman While many who encounter Poll Observers often see them as a stifling necessary part of the election process, what many don’t know is that these true civil servants are driven by duty and are ready to help people at a moments notice. At an Ohio Election

Is It Time For Tsai Derangement Syndrome? Doctor Rick Tsai Details His Fight Against Corruption and What Led to His Decision to Enter Politics.

By Jeff Skinner It has been almost one year since Norfolk Southern ran off the rails and caused one of the greatest catastrophes in Ohio. Since that time, federal and local regulatory agencies and officials have seemingly made it their mission to cover up and obfuscate the truth. After months

10 Months Out from East Palestine: What Have We Learned?

BY THE HEARTLAND BEAT In February, Norfolk Southern, or NS, may have been running behind. A train carrying incredibly hazardous chemicals was caught on several surveillance cameras potentially speeding its way through a brake malfunction that caused its wheels and axles to light up in a fiery blaze. Rather than

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Findlay City Council Wraps Year with Controversial Legislation and a "Poopy" Situation

FINDLAY, OH – Findlay City Council ended the year by passing legislation largely opposed by vocal residents. The agenda included Mayor Muryn’s request for $1.5 million to begin design on a city park that could cost up to $40 million. Muryn continued disputing the $40 million cost, suggesting they

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From Around the Net: Lakeland Community College…Their Fall From Grace with our Property Taxes

December 15, 2023 By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall In light of the recent teacher layoffs at Lakeland Community College, we have been asked to provide financial information about Lakeland Community College. We sent a records request, and got the following information for our readers. 1. Morris Beverage’

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OP-ED: The Future Is Appalachian

BY Rev. T.J. Smith If you know the name of several US senators but can’t recall the name of your county sheriff, this piece is for you. But first, some history to expose the factors that lead to that sad state of affairs. Ever heard of Appalachiastan? Well,