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An Ohio House committee passed legislation Thursday that would allow most Ohioans who are 21 years of age and up to lawfully carry a concealed firearm. Current law allows Ohioans to carry concealed weapons after completing eight hours of training and submitting an application to their county sheriff, who conducts a background check. House Bill 227, […]

COLUMBUS- An Ohio House committee passed legislation Thursday that would allow most Ohioans who are 21 years of age and up to lawfully carry a concealed firearm.

HB 152 needs changes regarding public land oil and gas development Craig Butler View Comments In 1933, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District was formed, covering 8,000 square miles, or 20%, of Ohio. We are stewards of more than 56,000 acres of land in eastern and southeastern Ohio and take very seriously our responsibility to preserve, conserve and manage our lands in a manner that ensures continued enjoyment and benefit to the residents who live within or enjoy the watershed. A decade ...

While making his case to remain in the Ohio House, former speaker Larry Householder emphatically denied ever being offered or taking a bribe and he insisted that expelling him from his legislative seat would disenfranchise Ohio voters who put him in office. "This resolution seeks to shortcut the legal system, denies me due process, subverts the will of the people, subverts the principle that you are innocent until proven guilty, and is unprecedented action by this House," Householder, R-Glenfo...

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM — Challenging times call for a challenge to pray — together as one for all — for love, life and liberty. That message resounded during the Salem Area’s 15th Annual National Day of Prayer Gathering Thursday in the gymnasium of the Salem Memorial Building. If there was ever a time that the nation needed prayer, that time is now, Rev. Dan Hardy Jr. said, asking the Lord to pour out his love, his life and his liberty upon the United States. “We need what only H...

Staff Writer Morning Journal/Mary Ann Greier Speakers and officials bow their heads as Salem Area Day of Prayer committee member Jim Kelly gives the closing prayer. Morning Journal/Mary Ann Greier Speakers and officials bow their heads as Salem Area Day of Prayer committee member Jim Kelly gives the closing prayer. Morning Journal/Mary Ann Greier Speakers and officials bow their heads as Salem Area Day of Prayer committee member Jim Kelly gives the closing prayer. SALEM — Challenging ...

May 4, 2021 Submitted photo Salem Mayor John Berlin issued a proclamation Friday declaring May 6 at the city’s 15th Annual Day of Prayer. The service will be held at noon in the Salem Memorial Building gym and streamed live at praysalem.org plus Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Pray Salem. From left, Day of Prayer Committee members, from left, Jim Kelly, Cindy Smith, Berlin, Becky Craig and Daniel Hardy. Not pictured is Theresa Morris. SALEM — The Salem Area National Day of Prayer Gath...

May 1, 2021 Salem Mayor John Berlin issued a proclamation Friday declaring May 6 as the city’s 15th annual Day of Prayer. The service will be held at noon in the Salem Memorial Building gym and streamed live at praysalem.org plus Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Pray Salem. From left, Day of Prayer Committee members, from left, Jim Kelly, Cindy Smith, Berlin, Becky Craig and Daniel Hardy. Not pictured is Theresa Morris. (Submitted photo) SALEM — The Salem Area National Day of Prayer Ga...

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM — City health officials expressed concern, sadness and frustration Wednesday over a state budget bill provision that could potentially shut down the city health district. Nothing is approved yet, with the Ohio House set to vote on House Bill 110, which if passed would then go to the Ohio Senate and eventually hit the governor’s desk for his signature. City Health Commissioner Alanna Stainbrook said she first learned about HB 110 and what it could mean for the cit...

Apr 22, 2021 Scott Curry of South Field Energy presented Wellsville Mayor Nancy Murray (right) and Tonda Bratt (left) with a check for $4,645 as a donation to the Wellsville Veterans Park located at Fourth Street and Riverside Avenue. WELLSVILLE — The village of Wellsville received a generous donation from Scott Curry of South Field Energy which will go to the village’s Veterans Park renovation project. In 2019, it was suggested by state Rep. Tim Ginter that the village apply for a $50,000...