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Wastewater plant works out the kinks on upgrades

SALEM — Some system hiccups continue as work winds down on phase three upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Dean Stokes told the utilities commissioners in their June meeting that issues with the sludge conditioning building’s main flow meter reading incorrectly still had not been resolved despite ongoing collaboration with Centrisys to diagnose and correct the route issue in recent months. Stokes said that he and his team were doing everything possible on site to keep the sludge treatment process running, but that he “does not want ...

Man charged with assault found not guilty by reason of insanity

LISBON — A Washingtonville man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2024 for felonious assault and other charges will remain on conditional release in the community. David Kirby, 34, West Main Street, appeared recently in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for a mandatory one-year review hearing regarding the conditional release, with Judge Megan Bickerton noting he’s still a mentally ill person based on a report from the Forensic Psychiatric Center of Northeast Ohio. She found that the least restrictive commitment alternative available consistent with the welfare of the ...

Former Lock 24 building gets new lease on life

ELKTON (WKBN) — A historic Columbiana County landmark is entering a new chapter. A barn along Route 154 in Elkton that dates back to the 1830s is under new ownership. Most people know the property as Lock 24, but now it’s called the 1830 Gathering Place. The building has seen many businesses come and go throughout the years. Now, owner Daniel Geisler says he’s ready for his business to be the next big thing to stay. “The big change we’re doing here is that it’s going to be an event center,” Geisler said. The well-known Lock 24 restaurant once called the property ...

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

SOUTHERN LOCAL BOE MEETING SET SALINEVILLE — The Southern Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday in the high school cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to approve temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2027, final appropriations for fiscal year 2026, final certificate of estimated resources for fiscal year 2026, first certificate of estimated resources for fiscal year 2027 and hiring of personnel. WEST BRANCH BOE SPECIAL MEETING BELOIT — The West Branch Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. today in the West Branch ...

on the calendar

THU/6-25 Beloit West Branch school board, 4 p.m., high school media room; special meeting to approve insurance and program with Ohio Higher Education West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin Jack (51 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m. This week will feature computers discounted to $25. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young ...

Columbiana schools give updates on improvements

COLUMBIANA — Upgrades are ongoing for the Columbiana School District. In addition to the improvements at the Ward Athletic Complex, the district is also continuing to update heating and air conditioning units and is looking into a roofing project. District Superintendent Dr. Don Mook briefed the board on the HVAC and roofing projects this month, after first providing a brief update on the athletic improvements. Mook said the project budget quote for 25-ton modulating air conditioning units at the high school is $691,700 and the estimated start date is Sept. 7. As for new ...