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Salem receives donation of American flags for nation’s 250th celebration

Salem received a large donation of American flags from Operation Flags of Freedom Founder Steve Toohey. The flags are set to be hung throughout the city by City Electrician Scott Devan ahead of the upcoming grand parade on July 3 as part of Salem’s ongoing celebration of the United States ...

Commissioners vacate section of Skyview Drive in St. Clair Township

LISBON — A 40-foot section of Skyview Drive in St. Clair Township was vacated this week, with no opposition in attendance at the commissioners’ meeting Wednesday. Petitioner Tammy L. Palma was the lone person there for the public hearing and said the owner of the neighboring property ...

Governor rejects photo ID for mail-in voting in Ohio

A bill to require photo identification from all Ohioans who vote by mail has been vetoed by Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine, who vetoed House Bill 472 Wednesday, said it “would not discourage fraud, would not add any real security and would create an additional and significant burden for Ohioans ...

Trial remains set for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend

LISBON — The jury trial for the man accused of causing the death of his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last year in East Liverpool remains set for Oct. 27. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for an interim status hearing in Columbiana County ...

Another status hearing set in charitable donations theft case

LISBON — Another status hearing has been set for 11 a.m. Aug. 14, with a trial tentatively set for Oct. 13, in the criminal case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for the alleged theft of charitable donations for personal use. During a status hearing Friday, defense ...