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East Palestine police investigating drive-by shooting on West Martin Street

EAST PALESTINE — Village police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday on West Martin Street. Lt. Don Johnson released a statement via social media Sunday morning stating that the shooting occurred in the 800 block of West Martin Street and it is believed it was a targeted incident and there is currently no threat to the public. He said the shots were fired from a passing vehicle into a home on West Martin Street. No injuries were reported. “At this time is it known that this was not a random act and there is no further concern for the safety of the ...

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 already signed off on the vacation. According to the resolution granting the petition, “the portion of the road which is the subject of the vacation petition was never opened and/or has been abandoned and not used for a period in excess of 21 years.” The three county commissioners voted ...

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 who vote by mail. “This bill is not needed because Ohio does an excellent job running elections. We know who wins on election night and not weeks later.” The governor also noted that requiring a photo ID for the mail-in ballot would serve as no additional verification of the voter’s true ...

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 attorney T. Robert Bricker said he received discovery from the prosecution, calling it “very voluminous” consisting of more than 800 file folders on a flash drive. He provided some of it to his client on paper, some digitally, and had more he needed to place on a flash drive for her. He also said ...