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Leetonia school board approves administrative contracts

LEETONIA — The board of education approved new administrative contracts ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in its June 30 special meeting. The board approved a new three-year limited administrative contract for Timothy Fairfield as 6-12 principal. The contract will begin with the 2026-2027 school year and has an annual salary of $97,784. The board also approved administrative contract modifications for the 2026-2027 school year for Special Education Director Shana Smith, Athletic Director Nick Sferra, and K-5 Principal Jackie Dunnigan. Treasurer Jennifer Coldsnow explained ...

Special deer hunt set for Columbiana County

NEGLEY (WKBN) — Columbiana County is on the list of locations for special deer-hunting opportunities on nature preserves. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at state nature preserves and state scenic river lands across Ohio during the 2026-2027 hunting season. The division is offering gun and archery hunts in 22 counties. These locations were identified as areas where browsing by high deer populations poses a threat to native plant communities. Permits for all special hunts will be awarded through ...

Negley man faces manslaughter charge in toddler’s death

LISBON — A 20-year-old Negley man is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children that date back to December 2024 for allegedly causing the death of a 2-year-old child. Seth T. Hildebrand, Southern Street, was served Saturday in Negley with the secret indictment issued last week by the Columbiana County Grand Jury. The involuntary manslaughter is a first-degree felony while the endangering children charge is a third-degree felony. According to the indictment, on Dec. 30, 2024-Dec. 31, 2024, Hildebrand did cause the death of the child born in February 2022 as ...

Salem Kiwanis annual craft, vendor show set for Saturday

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis Club will be hosting its 61st annual antique and craft and vendor show at Centennial Park on July 18. This year’s show will be held from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. rain or shine and is set to feature more than 90 vendors offering various antiques and unique handmade ...