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Crestview kicks off school year with renewed excitement

COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local School district kicked off its first day of school on Thursday, and District Superintendent Dan Hill said he is excited for the new school year. Hill spoke about the new school year in his report to the board of education earlier this month. At that time he said the buildings are ready for students after a summer of cleaning and readiness from the maintenance and custodial team. “Mrs. Annette VanHorn has been working hard to implement the bus routes to safely transport our students, and our students have been busy with athletics, band and summer ...

Toronto woman pleads guilty to having knife at Utica Shale Academy

LISBON — A woman accused of having a knife on the grounds of the Utica Shale Academy school in Salineville earlier this year admitted her guilt Thursday. Britania B. Brown, 45, Toronto, pleaded guilty to illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone, a fifth-degree felony, for allegedly having the knife out in the school parking lot on Jan. 14. Sentencing is now set for 11:15 a.m. Oct. 29. The case was originally scheduled for a jury trial Aug. 31. The status hearing Thursday became a plea hearing after attorneys for both sides ...

Greenford Ruritan Club won’t attend Canfield Fair this year

CANFIELD (WKBN) — After 60 years of pancakes and chicken dinners, the Greenford Ruritan Club will not attend this year’s Canfield Fair. The club made the announcement on social media Wednesday. “The Greenford Ruritan has always been proud to serve our community, and that has only been possible because of the loyalty of our patrons and supporters, and the dedication of our volunteers. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way,” the post said. The club says it remains committed to local scholarships and community programs. The Canfield Fair Board ...

Salem Summer Concert Series finale to feature New Frontiers

This Sunday at 6 pm, the Salem Summer Concert Series welcomes New Frontiers as they deliver the ultimate Journey experience, transporting the audience back to the golden era of arena rock with their high-energy performances and spot-on renditions of Journey hits. This will be the last concert ...

Salem health board reminds residents about rabies baiting

SALEM — Wildlife rabies vaccination baiting is ongoing in Columbiana County and others across northeast Ohio. During the Salem health board’s meeting Tuesday, Health Commissioner Chelsea Clark said that baiting by the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for its oral rabies vaccination program in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) had begun on Aug.7 in Ashtabula, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties and is slated to continue through Aug. 24. The annual program distributes ...

United Local buildings and grounds supervisor considering retirement

HANOVERTON — The United Local School District may need to find a replacement for its buildings and grounds supervisor. Current Supervisor Tom Clemens told the board of education earlier this month that he is considering retirement, according to minutes of the Aug. 7 meeting. He also said the board should re-evaluate the position and clearly define the responsibilities related to the role, and that the district should consider having a supervisor for the second shift. Clemens gave the district a few other recommendations during his report to the board, including replacing the ...