Salem News

Smith resigns as sheriff; Stone to fill post

August 28, 2008

LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith formally announced his resignation Wednesday, one day after a Republican official confirmed a meeting had been set Sept. 8 to appoint a replacement, most likely Ray Stone.

“Having served the

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Fun trumps rain at fair

August 28, 2008

Clayton Mitchell, 5, of Louisville, splashes in a mud puddle outside the Arts and Crafts Building at the Canfield Fair. Rain ushered in the county fair, but did not deter fair-goers from having fun. (Salem News photo by Kevin Howell)

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Herron: Troubling questions in woman’s death

August 28, 2008

LISBON —Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron said Sherry L. Ieropoli’s son was involving in the shooting which took her life Sunday, but questions remain about what happened at the state Route 45 residence in Lisbon.

“I am troubled

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Panel: Need site for skate park

August 28, 2008

SALEM — After volunteering to act as liaison to the Salem Skateboard and BMX Association, parks commissioners formally designated Commissioner John Panezott to the position on Wednesday.

The action followed heated opening remarks by Bill

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Commissioners: Seek loans for sewer work

August 28, 2008

LISBON — Columbiana County Commissioners approved the securing of two bank loans for the sewage treatment plant project nearly completed near Beaver Local Schools, with one loan to cover a funding shortfall and the other to cover tap fees for two en

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Good news, bad news for Leetonia school board

August 28, 2008

LEETONIA— The regular Leetonia school board meeting Wednesday night offered mixed emotions, as Kindergarten-6 Grade Principal Beth Goerig announced that the school has achieved an Excellent rating on the Ohio Department of Education’s local district

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