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Alliance City Council hopes to curb fireworks by Fourth of July | #citycouncil

Alliance City Council introduced legislation on Monday night that would greatly reduce private fireworks displays inside city limits. ALLIANCE − Residents should prepare themselves for fewer permitted days to shoot off fireworks. City Council introduced legislation on Monday night that would greatly reduce private fireworks displays inside city limits. In 2022, Ohio enacted a state […]

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Columbus City Council cancels Ramadan dinner after CAIR-Ohio’s objection | #citycouncil

The Columbus City Council has canceled an annual interfaith Ramadan dinner scheduled for Thursday after a large Muslim advocacy organization withdrew support. The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced on Tuesday that it would not attend this year’s annual “iftar” dinner because the city council has not passed a cease-fire resolution for […]

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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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Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas on ‘candy bomber,’ Depression, food banks

Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas Jr. It’s a rainy Wednesday afternoon just two days after Christmas as I author this very special message due to the Echo Pilot’s holiday schedule. I hope you made some wonderful memories with your family and friends. The family room is nice and warm as the days are now steadily getting […]

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