Abigail Bottar

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Here's how Northeast Ohio library levies fared in the 2025 primary

1 week ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

Public libraries' requests for levy renewals fared well in Northeast Ohio in Tuesday's primary election, according to unofficial election results. The support comes as funding is up in the air for public libraries in the state. The Ohio legislature is considering eliminating the Public Library Fund, which puts a percentage of the state's General Revenue Fund toward public libraries.
Guiding development in the Merriman Valley. Stakeholders back Cuyahoga Valley Gateway Partnership

1 week ago | ideastream.org | Abigail Bottar

A plan to bring a different mindset to zoning in Summit County could soon take another step forward. Stakeholders in the Merriman Valley are considering launching a new partnership to help guide development in the area. Residents have been engaged in talks about what the future of development in the valley should look like for several years, culminating in the Merriman Valley Schumacher Area Master Plan.
Federal grants for Ohio libraries reinstated but future is unclear, state librarian says

1 week ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

Federal grants for Ohio libraries that were paused earlier this year due to the Trump administration’s cuts have been reinstated. The grants were paused in March when nearly all Institute of Museum and Library Services employees were put on administrative leave. That pause has been lifted and the grant funding has been sent to libraries across the state, State Librarian Mandy Knapp said.
East Palestine Board of Education sues Norfolk Southern over unfulfilled financial commitments

2 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Abigail Bottar

The East Palestine Board of Education is suing Norfolk Southern over unfulfilled financial commitments related to the railroad company's 2023 train derailment, according to a press release from the law firm representing the board. A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023. Two days later, Gov.
East Palestine Board of Education sues Norfolk Southern over unfulfilled financial commitments

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

The East Palestine Board of Education is suing Norfolk Southern over unfulfilled financial commitments related to the railroad company's 2023 train derailment, according to school district officials. A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023. Two days later, Gov.
Several Northeast Ohio libraries have levy renewals, bonds on May 6 ballot

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

Several libraries in Northeast Ohio will be asking voters to renew or pass new levies in the May 6, 2025, primary election. The election comes as funding is up in the air for public libraries in the state. The two year budget passed by the Ohio House in April eliminates the Public Library Fund, which takes a percentage of the state's General Revenue Fund and puts it toward public libraries.
Two Ohio communities will lay to rest fallen firefighters this weekend

2 weeks ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

Two communities in Ohio are laying to rest fallen firefighters this weekend. In Huron County, the community is honoring John Saunders, 41 of Greenwich, a volunteer firefighter with Tri-Community Joint Fire Department who died fighting a house fire on April 16. In Wayne County, the community is remembering Lt. Paul Mickolick, 43 of West Salem, a firefighter paramedic with Town and Country Fire District who died in a fatal crash on April 18.
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating crash that killed Wayne County firefighter

3 weeks ago | ideastream.org | Abigail Bottar

Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash that killed a Wayne County firefighter on April 18. Lt. Paul Mickolick, 43, with Town and Country Fire District was struck and killed while assisting a driver stuck in a ditch. "Paul had a love for the job. He had a love for helping people.
Local businesses tell Cleveland Fed tariffs will raise prices and decrease demand

3 weeks ago | wosu.org | Abigail Bottar

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland released Tuesday found tariffs may cause higher prices for customers at local businesses. The Trump administration's trade war has upended global markets, including in the U.S. President Donald Trump has put a 90 day pause on some tariffs but left in place a 10% across the board tariff and ramped up tariffs on China. Trump has sent mixed messages on whether these tariffs will be permanent or simply used as a negotiation tactic.
Ohio’s Rust Belt cities hope Intel investment can fuel their revival

4 weeks ago | wyso.org | Abigail Bottar

For decades, Ohio cities like Mansfield have experienced economic turmoil, loss of industry and subsequent population decline. But, in recent years, the northeast Ohio city has reversed that trend. More people are moving to Mansfield. With Intel poised to set up shop a mere hour away, the city is preparing for a wave of even more people. City leaders say they’ve been getting ready for this moment long before Intel announced it would make its home in Ohio.

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