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Mansfield OH City Council to hold 3 more readings on cruising bill | #citycouncil

A number of people will be exempt if Mansfield City Council passes a bill prohibiting cruising on the Miracle Mile. Members on Tuesday held to caucus only legislation that would prohibit cruising in a defined designated area. The designated area would be bound by Home Road on the west, Trimble Road on the east, Park […]

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Akron cannot wait for a permanent police chief Mayor Shammas Malik

Leading this city is a responsibility that I take very seriously. One of the biggest challenges in the first three months of my time as mayor has been the issues surrounding our search for the next chief of the Akron Police Department. Last fall, during the transition, I began our search by casting a wide […]

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Massillon mayor looks to hire animal control officer by end of spring

Massillon Mayor Jamie Slutz is working to bring back a dedicated animal control officer to the city. Slutz said he wants someone on the job by the end of spring. The city has not had a full-time animal control officer since 2012. MASSILLON – Mayor Jamie Slutz is preparing to hire a dedicated animal control […]

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Massillon City Council delays final vote on Bitdeer replat proposal | #citycouncil

Steven M. Grazier Massillon City Council delayed a vote Monday whether to authorize a replat of property owned by data-tech company Bitdeer. Postponing action on the company’s replat request to April 1 allows for more time to discuss the issue. Multilple residents near the proposed Bitdeer property have voiced concerns about possible noise, high water […]

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Will City Council save Ault Park fireworks? | #citycouncil

A Cincinnati city councilman hopes to save the Ault Park fireworks. The volunteer group that had been hosting the fireworks for 57 years last week announced they could no longer do it. The decision sparked outcry from people who loved the event, with an Instagram post by Cincinnati Parks garnering 91 comments. Said one person […]

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Ohio lawmakers tied our hands against Big Tobacco. We need Biden| Mayors

Justin M. Bibb is the mayor of Cleveland. Andrew J. Ginther is the mayor of Columbus. Big Tobacco has long targeted minority communities in big cities nationwide through the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products. This targeting has resulted in disproportionate, harmful impacts on the health of Black communities and young people. […]

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Aurora mayor touts Geauga Lake plans, trail, business growth in State of the City

Plans to transform the former Sea World and Geauga Lake properties into a public park, a potential recreation center, the Aurora Trail and a return of a movie theater to the city were just a few of the topics Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin addressed in her State of the City address. In her address […]

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Streetsboro City Council gets first look at new city hall plans | #citycouncil

Streetsboro is preparing to start construction on its long-awaited city hall after more than five years of conducting city business in a rented space. City Council got its first look at renderings for the proposed 14,500-square-foot municipal building planned for the state Route 43 property near the city fire station. Mayor Glenn Broska said construction […]

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Massillon Mayor Jamie Slutz shares city logo with sports, history ties

Steven M. Grazier The city of Massillon released a new city logo on Wednesday afternoon. The black and orange design includes a football and canal boat centerpiece, as well as background buildings of a church and steel mill. The city paid $1,000 for two artist designs, and Mayor Jamie Slutz selected one as the final […]

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Concerts, parks, eclipse on new Green mayor’s agenda for 2024

For new Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin, the job is all about connections. Yeargin, a lawyer and former councilman, peppers his conversation and official duties with talk of the importance of connecting. Between people, between places. Not yet a month into his new office, Yeargin is earnest about creating relationships as mayor. Making that connection, you […]