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Man accused of attacking Leetonia police officer not guilty by insanity

LISBON —A former Leetonia man accused of attacking a Leetonia police officer with a steel rod and trying to take his service weapon last fall was recently found not guilty by reason of insanity. Randy A. May, 47, who’s in the Columbiana County Jail in Lisbon, was charged with two counts ...

Couple brings love for RC crawlers to life in Columbiana

COLUMBIANA — Julie Brammer admits when her husband Jeremy first approached her about starting the business, she was a bit skeptical. Six years before, his brother-in-law had suggested creating a RC Crawlers’ course, where aficionados could enjoy their cars in a more advanced setting. ...

Construction of salt storage barn completed in Perry Township

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The construction of the township’s new salt storage barn is complete. The board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the new 32- by 48-foot hoop barn from Elemental Shelter Solution for $50,897.54, and asphalt to pave a platform for the barn to sit on ...

Unused city funds to go toward TNR program in Salem

SALEM - The Salem City trap, neuter, and release (TNR) project will be getting a monetary boost from the city. During the city council’s meeting Tuesday TNR Project Coordinator Brenda Austin presented council with an update on the TNR program’s efforts to address the city’s feral cat ...

Environmental health director position filled in Salem

SALEM - The board of health extended a job offer for the health department’s vacant Environmental Health Director position in its meeting Wednesday. The department has been without an Environmental Health Director since the resignation of Alan Masters from the position on Aug. 4 and Health ...

Crestview’s athletic center granted occupancy permit

COLUMBIANA — An occupancy permit has been granted by the State of Ohio for the new Athletic Center for Crestview Local Schools. District Superintendent Dan Hill said that the state granted the permit for use of the facility after completing the necessary inspections. Final site items are ...