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CT city mourns death of history-making mayor

Maria Madsen Holzberg, the first woman elected mayor in Middletown in 1995, has died, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, advocacy and philanthropy. Madsen Holzberg died after a brief battle with cancer at her Middletown home Middletown — the city that she so fiercely loved for nearly four decades — “]with her husband of 38 […]

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Martins Ferry Mayor: Austin Master did not flood | News, Sports, Jobs

By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH Managing Editor MARTINS FERRY — Flood water from the Ohio River did not infiltrate the Austin Master Services frack waste recycling facility on Thursday, according to Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies. City leaders and area residents have been concerned about whether flood water could be contaminated with waste, some […]

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‘Meet the Mayor’ River Valley Chamber of Commerce Banquet held | News, Sports, Jobs

Above, East Liverpool Mayor Bobby Smith speaking with special guests Jane Smith, Bill Jones, Marybeth Jones, and Scott Shepherd. Also show, some of the attending guests. (Submitted photos) EAST LIVERPOOL — Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet on March 16, 2024. Reprising last year’s success, […]

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W’bago has a new council member | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil

Tony O’Donnell took the oath of office after being appointed to the Winnebago City Council last week. O’Donnell took the spot of council member Jean Anderson, who had been appointed mayor following former mayor Scott Robertson’s resignation. The Winnebago City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 26, to review Tony […]

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Wells discusses new cannabis legislation | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil

The Wells City Council also had a discussion about this broken slide at Half Moon Park. It will be replaced in the near future. Discussion on how to go forward in dealing with the new cannabis laws was one of the topics which came up during a relatively short Wells City Council […]

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Vienna City Council votes to enact pay raise three months early | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil

Vienna City Council member Kim Williams debuts a new sign design for the 28th Street Pollinator Garden during council’s regular meeting Thursday evening. The design was adopted by the Tree and Beautification Commission, which Williams is a part of. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel) VIENNA — Vienna City Council unanimously voted during Thursday’s […]

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Rogers City Council to host budget workshop | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil

File Photo The Rogers City Council will host a public budget workshop on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Besides the budget, the council is expected to discuss the Huntington Bank. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome. Rogers City’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June […]

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Martinsburg City Council approves budget for FY 2024-25 | Journal-news | #citycouncil

MARTINSBURG — Martinsburg City Council members came prepared to take action Tuesday evening for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget approval following a March 20 Council as a Whole meeting. The FY 2024-25 budget proposal was presented to the mayor and city council on March 14 from City Manager Andy Blake and Finance Director Mark Spickler. […]

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Heck Of A Haircut: Mayor Ecklund Honors Longtime Local Barber | News, Sports, Jobs

John Bellavia, 81, was honored recently by Mayor Kim Ecklund with a proclamation. Bellavia began cutting hair when he was 14 years old and decided to begin his lifelong career as a barber when he was 21. He has been in business for more than 55 years at his Second Street shop. Photo courtesy […]

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City Council Committee to Consider Recommending Date for Water Structure Rate Public Hearing – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

The Municipal Services Committee on Tuesday will consider recommending the City Council set a public hearing for June 3 on a proposed water rate structure and adjustment. Pasadena Water and Power uses a “block” or tiered rate structure to encourage conservation. Under that system, the less you use, the lower your cost. Staff is recommending […]