Feb 12, 2021
There’s a question that’s been asked in many different forms across many years: What happens if they hold an election and no one runs for office?
Residents of many communities on both sides of the Ohio River learned they likely will be facing just that situation after filing deadlines for this spring’s primary elections passed in Ohio and West Virginia.
This year’s elections do not carry the pizzazz that comes with a presidential race.
But what they lack in glamour they make up for in importance. They are the true grassroots votes, the opportunities for residents of communities large and small to fill those positions that have the greatest impact on their day-to-day lives.
Staff writer
MINGO JUNCTION – It is no secret the Ohio Valley has seen quite a bit of snowfall this winter – and that is taking a toll on the village of Mingo Junction’s salt supply.
Village Administrator Bob Smith updated council members on the supply on Tuesday, telling them during his report the village has used about 900 tons of salt.
He said the village came into winter with 500 tons on reserve and has ordered an additional 300 tons twice now, but it’s questionable whether even that supply will be enough to get through the end of the season.
“We’ve already gone through over 900 tons,” he said. “Every little snow we have … we’re using almost 50 tons of salt. I don’t want to run out of salt. It doesn’t take a lot (to use up what’s left).”
Ralph L. Boop, 54 of Bergholz passed away Thursday February 4, 2021. Friends will be received at the Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 115 Union St. Mingo Junction, OH on Wednesday February 10. 2021 from 11 a.m. till time of service at 1 p.m.
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