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Kasich energy freeze

WASHINGTON, DC

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, took issue with Gov. John Kasich’s signing of legislation into law that freezes and rolls back Ohio’s renewable energy and energy-efficiency standards.

“I am deeply disappointed that Governor Kasich is set to make Ohio the first state in America to roll back standards that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and make us more energy efficient.

“With this move, Governor Kasich is rejecting decades of research proving that we must increase our development and use of renewables,” Ryan said.

He also said analysts have found that these standards have saved Ohioans over $1 billion since they have been implemented.

New school buses

AUSTINTOWN

Austintown Board of Education approved the purchase of 14 new buses at their meeting Wednesday afternoon.

The buses were purchased through Cardinal Bus Sales and Service of Lima. Four are handicap-accessible. The buses cost $1,298,720, and 80 percent of that is paid for by a federal grant.