Diocese weighs pastoral planning proposal amid priest shortage
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown considers a pastoral planning proposal to adjust priest assignments and parish operations in response to a shrinking priest supply and falling membership. Bishop George V. Murry cites three core challenges, including staffing, participation, and parish viability.
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George Y. Murry
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Holy Cross Academy
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Photo exhibit shows Appalachian stereotypes in Massillon region
Roger May recalls moving to North Carolina and facing bias from peers who associated Appalachia with poverty. He describes contrast between his Mingo County upbringing and affluent suburban life, highlighting the stereotypes that shaped outsiders’ views of rural West Virginia and nearby areas.
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Roger May
North Carolina
West Virginia
Mingo County
W.va
May
Appalachia
Megan Fitze
NEA
Massillon Museum
Josh Birn
Athens County
Mayors Back DeWine Gas Tax Plan in Ohio
Ohio Mayors Alliance met in Columbus to back Governor DeWine’s bid for an 18-cent gas tax increase. They contrast Kasich era cuts with current proposals, urging lawmakers to approve higher revenue sharing, as the Senate and House offer smaller boosts.
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Mike DeWine
Ohio
John Kasich
Ohio Mayors Alliance
Columbus
DeWine
General Assembly
House
Senate
Akron firm chosen to build Jackson amphitheater
Cavanaugh Building of Akron won a 2.58 million contract to construct the North Park amphitheater in Jackson Township. Trustees approved the bid as site prep and utility connections proceed. The project runs parallel with a new Stark County District Library branch at the northwest corner of Community Parkway NW and Fulton Drive NW.
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Jackson Amphitheater
Stark County District
Jackson
North Park
Cavanaugh Building
Akron
Jackson Trustees
Community Parkway
Stark County District Library
Fulton Drive NW
Oklahoma settles with maker of OxyContin for 270 million
The maker of OxyContin and the Lancet family owners have reached a 270 million settlement with Oklahoma over the prescription painkiller’s role in the opioid crisis. The deal resolves state claims tied to distribution, marketing, and alleged contributions to addiction across the state.
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