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Columbiana seeking member for zoning appeals board

COLUMBIANA — The city is looking for a new member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. City Manager Lance Willard said the vacant seat is the result of the resignation of Jack Sutherin, whose term does not expire until the end of 2027. The city is taking letters of interest through Sept. 10. Willard took time during the most recent City Council meeting to praise the community for their involvement with the city. He listed off several committees and boards that meet in one month alone. “The volunteerism that occurs in this community is amazing … We do appreciate our ...

Salem Police Department officers sworn in

The Salem Police Department’s newest full-time officer Robert Focht, left, was administered his oath of office by Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey Wednesday. Focht is a 2019 alumni of Marlington High School and graduated from the Youngstown State University Police Academy in July of 2024. Focht ...

Salem railroad crossings blocked by train Thursday

Railroad crossings throughout the city were blocked for several hours Thursday after a Norfolk Southern train experienced engine failure in the early hours of the morning. While the railroad crossing on South Lincoln Avenue and Allen Road were cleared by the afternoon, others remained closed ...

Salem council honors longtime police officer on retirement

SALEM — City council honored the service of the Salem’s longest serving officer as he enters retirement. During its meeting Tuesday, council unanimously approved a resolution commending Lt. Dave Casto for his 36 years of dedicated service to the Salem Police Department from Jan. 20, ...

County purchases road salt for winter

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners approved an emergency purchase of road salt in their meeting Wednesday. The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of rock salt from Hoopes-Edwards Capital, LLC for $126.50 per ton at a cost not to exceed $124,999.99. While in years past the county has obtained its road salt through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s cooperative purchasing program, Commissioner Tim Ginter said that the board was informed the county would be unable to do so again until January next year. The county previously ...

Canfield Fair gets underway

Alice Scheetz, 11, of Greenford, a member of the 4-H Club Silver Spurs, keeps hold of Josie, a 2-year-old Boar goat, while showing in the Commercial Meat Breed Senior and Reserve Championship for Boar goats on Wednesday. Scheetz did not win and said the goat “just would not cooperate.” ...