See if your school levy passed in Ohio s primary election and how many failed statewide
We take a closer look at school levy results statewide with a list of levies that passed and failed in Northeast Ohio. Author: Ryan Haidet Updated: 1:13 PM EDT May 5, 2021
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio
Editor s note: Video at the top of this story regarding primary election results was originally published on May 4, 2021.
As voters hit the polls in Ohio’s primary election Tuesday, many found a school levy on their ballot. So how did Ohio do overall when it came to schools?
Voters across the state approved 50 of the 73 school tax issues (68 percent), according to the Ohio School Boards Association. That’s a small increase from the 2020 primary election when voters approved 64 percent of school tax issues with 63 of 99 passing.
New levies in places like Brunswick and Louisville passed, while others in Parma and Ashtabula failed. Author: WKYC Staff Updated: 9:16 PM EDT May 5, 2021
CLEVELAND Believe it or not, it s Election Day in Northeast Ohio, and voters have gone to the polls to decide what they think is best for their respective communities.
With 2021 an off year election and big races like the one for Mayor of Cleveland not to be decided until August, local issues are getting the headlines on this Tuesday, namely school levies. 3News has been tracking the numbers from 24 proposed levies throughout the region.
Across the area, voters opinions were mixed: While places like Brunswick and Louisville were able to pass new levies, others in Parma and Ashtabula failed. Most renewal levies passed, but two in Clearview and Monroeville did not.
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NEWCOMERSTOWN A community meeting to discuss Main Street, and the promotion of all local businesses, is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, April 12, upstairs above the Fit 4-U Gym, 143 W. Main Street. All business owners and community members are invited to attend.
Organizers Kristie Wilkin and Jen LeVigne of Our Village Newcomerstown said many exciting events have been confirmed, including the announcement of proposed improvements to the downtown area and a new landmark. Plans are also complete for a Community Garden.
A First Friday celebration is set for Friday, May 7, as well as another outside Vendor Market on Saturday, May 8. In addition, there will be music both Friday evening and Saturday, a variety of concessions, and much more, including activities for children.
Grants awarded to strengthen youth resiliency in Appalachian Ohio
NELSONVILLE The
I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN) are pleased to announce $350,000 in grant awards to strengthen youth resiliency in Appalachian Ohio. Given the critical role of childhood development on lifelong wellbeing, and the extraordinary challenges youth face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, grants address the social, economic, educational, and health challenges faced by young people in the region.
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I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund and OHFN partnered to fund organizations serving youth across Appalachian Ohio.