Conneaut’s city council began the year with a reorganization, devoting a Saturday morning to mapping out future goals. Members brainstormed issues facing the community and assigned committees to better tackle the city’s challenges. Their collective aim is to address key concerns in government finances, the economy, and the public sphere.

The editorial highlights a surge of what it calls “outrageous presidential remarks,” urging the public to take these statements seriously. By pointing to a history of such comments, including during the Trump administration, it underscores the importance of civic engagement whenever the president speaks.

The village of Scotia is once more pursuing a $4.5 million state grant to revitalize the Mohawk Avenue corridor. Officials are seeking public input to shape the project’s direction and scope.

Monroe residents are set to gather this Sunday for a community forum addressing the future of the St. Mary Academy property. The question-and-answer session offers an opportunity for public input on this significant local site.