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Property tax petition quest for Ohio ballot pushed to 2027

Ohio voters will not get the chance to eliminate property taxes in the state when they go to the polls this November. Organizers of a petition drive to get a proposed constitutional amendment banning property taxes on the ballot this fall need more time to gather the required number of signatures and are pushing the effort instead to 2027, Brian Massie, leader of Abolish Ohio Property Tax, said recently on the organization’s website AxOHTax.com. The group’s goal was to collect 620,000 signatures of registered voters to put the issue on the ballot this November, 200,000 more than ...

A ROCKING MONDAY NIGHT

Craig Howell Area residents gathered in Wellsburg Monday night for a performance by Wheeling-based band On The Rocks, as part of the Monthly Monday Music Madness concert series. The next concert in the series, presented by the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce with support from local ...

Briefs

Area groups among recipients NELSONVILLE — Area groups will share in the $65,000 the African American Community Fund, with support from its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, has awarded to advance 30 projects and programs in communities across Appalachian Ohio. Receiving grants were Second Baptist Church of Steubenville to support its 2026 Juneteenth celebration; the Ohio Valley Youth Network to support the Sycamore Youth Fishing and Mentoring Initiative, a hands-on outdoor education and character development program serving underserved youth in ...

First Fridays on Fourth

Ross Gallabrese Members of Williamson Branch, an award-winning family bluegrass band, performed at Leonardo's Outdoor Stage during First Fridays on Fourth Street in Steubenville. This edition of the monthly street fair carried a tiki theme, and featured a wide variety of entertainment and ...

Women’s golf

Town and Country EAST SPRINGFIELD — A two-lady scramble was held May 7 at Spring Hills Golf Club. The team of Debbie Hendricks and Michele Purviance came in first and Kathy Antinone and Toni Dondzila came in second. After a few weeks of rain, the league resumed play May 28 with a scramble. Two teams tied for first place: Veronica Foldi, Jennie Epifano, Linda Staffilino and Michele Purviance. Also tied for first was the team of Kathy Antinone, Vickie Brozka, Abbey Wilson and Toni Dondzila. Finishing second was the team of Cathy Jackson, Diane Vandine and Dora Elizaga. Two teams ...

June events set at Jefferson County libraries

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County library system announces June programming, new books, Bookmobile schedule The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is offering a wide range of June programming across all branches, including children’s activities, adult education sessions, visiting animal programs from the Oglebay Zoo, and seasonal community events. Programs are scheduled throughout the month at the Main Library and branch locations in Adena, Brilliant, Dillonvale, Schiappa, Tiltonsville and Toronto. For more information, contact the Main Library at ...