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Give generously to support our volunteer fire departments

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We are deep into the season of ice cream social fundraisers, many of which benefit our volunteer fire departments. It can be easy to overlook how important these annual efforts are in supporting those who keep so many of us safe. More than 90% of fire departments in West Virginia are considered volunteer. Approximately 70% in Ohio are volunteer departments. Locally, Mahoning and Trumbull counties feature a mix of fire departments made up of paid firefighters and volunteer personnel. Most often, the volunteer outfits are in smaller townships and villages. Those who work as volunteers ...

Only one revolution ended in liberty

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Two hundred and fifty years ago, men in powdered hair did what no colony had ever done successfully. They broke away from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not bloodthirsty radicals. They had petitioned again and again to remain loyal subjects of the Crown. They fought for what was already theirs. Now look at the revolutions. Ours in 1776. France in 1789. Russia in 1917. China in 1949. Four attempts to tear down an old order and build something new. Only one ended in liberty. Only one. The French stormed the Bastille shouting about the rights of man, and within five years ...

Savor a nice slice of American pie at Trumbull County Fair

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Few events in this great nation of ours are rooted so deeply in good old-fashioned American pride than the county fair. County fairs are considered a quintessential slice of Americana because they preserve the agricultural, community, and entrepreneurial heritage of our republic. As our ...

Keep Ohio No. 1 for business

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Ohio has officially been named CNBC’s No. 1 state for business, a recognition that reflects years of deliberate policymaking and the hard work of our employers, workers, educators and communities. This ranking isn’t about bragging rights. It’s proof that Ohio is creating an environment where businesses can invest with confidence, manufacturers can expand, entrepreneurs can innovate, and families can build their futures. We’ve earned this distinction by focusing on the fundamentals: maintaining fiscal responsibility, improving our infrastructure, investing in workforce ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Drain water heater once yearly, local woman told

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DEAR HELOISE: I just bought my first house, and I need to learn how to take care of it now. Do I still need to drain my water heater? The former owners said that the heater was 4 years old, and they never drained the sediment in all this time. — Ashly W., in New Castle, Pennsylvania Ashly, it’s a good idea to drain off the sediment and mineral deposits about once or twice a year. This helps protect the heating elements and efficiency of your water heater. By taking care of these things, you’ll also extend the life of your heater. — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: My lovely ...

Orchids & onions

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ORCHID: To Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his prompt and professional response to the devastating storms that walloped Mahoning County over the holiday weekend. DeWine signed the declaration less than 24 hours after an EF-1 tornado and 10-mile macroburst ripped through parts of Boardman, Canfield, Austintown, Poland and Youngstown last Sunday. He also toured the most impacted areas and promised all available state assistance would be forthcoming to deal with massive damage. The declaration allows state departments and agencies to expedite and deploy services, equipment, supplies, and ...