Abigail Bottar
Abigail Bottar is a junior at Kent State University. She is pursuing a major in political science with a concentration in American politics and minors in history and women's studies. Additionally, Abigail is starting her second semester copy editing for The Burr.
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After Secretary of State Frank LaRose reissued his order limiting counties to one drop box, the League of Women Voters says more drop boxes would help Ohio voters. -
The city sought to study its tree coverage to see how much has been lost during a major sewer construction project and now wants to advance equity with future efforts. -
Stark County Commissioners have yet to make a decision on new voting equipment proposed by the board of elections. -
Akron Public Schools will receive 780 vaccine doses next week to administer to staff; it's a fraction of what they need to vaccinate all employees. -
The newly launched program aims to connect groups with resources about the disease, vaccines and personal protective equipment. -
Summit County Council President Liz Walters says she will retain her council seat while leading the statewide Democratic Party. -
The recent appraisals have raised property values, but the Fiscal Office says real estate taxes might not follow. -
The industries saw revenue fall 26% because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in less money for the state. -
Double-crested cormorants are a water bird native to Ohio, but the way they nest ruins vegetation and habitats for other birds. -
Several Ohio politicians released statements concerning the pro-Trump extremists who breached the U.S. Capitol as Congress began to certify Joe Biden's victory as the next U.S. President.
