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Woman accused of cruelty to animals now ordered to have no contact with livestock

LISBON — A condition of bond for Heather J. Birkmire, who’s accused of cruelty to animals in the deaths of five horses last year, now includes an amended order for no contact with any livestock besides no contact with companion animals. Previously, the court paperwork for her bond said she’s not allowed to have contact with any companion animals, prompting the prosecution to file a motion to modify the conditions of her $5,000 recognizance bond to include livestock. In the motion filed in Columbiana County Municipal Court, county Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Bonish explained ...

Winona residents petition county engineer to fix clogged creek

LISBON — A flooding problem is causing an issue at Glenn Bennett World War II Memorial Park in Winona, with 60 plus residents both past and present petitioning Engineer Bert Dawson to fix the clogged creek that flows through the area. Whinnery Road resident Elmer Lee Stamp approached Columbiana County commissioners about the flooding Wednesday, presenting them with photographs and a copy of the petition addressed to Dawson. “Over recent years, multiple sections of the creek have become clogged with natural debris, including large fallen trees and sediment buildup. These ...

Columbiana County Board of Elections to meet Tuesday to certify May 5 election results

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to certify the official results of the May 5 primary election after adding in 28 eligible provisional ballots approved for inclusion. The board met Thursday to handle three action items related to provisional ballots and absentee ballots, accepting the 28 eligible provisionals, rejecting 11 ineligible provisional ballots and rejecting 14 absentee ballots. A ballot is considered provisional if a voter doesn’t have an ID with them on Election Day or they’ve moved and their registration needs checked. ...

Kast Iron Soda Works partners with America 250-Ohio

SALEM — Kast Iron Soda Works, a modern-day soda fountain and craft soda maker based in Salem, has been named an official beverage partner of America 250-Ohio, the statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. As part of this partnership, Kast Iron ...

Ohio Senate passes bill to designate highway after fallen trooper

The Ohio Senate passed a bill designating a portion of state Route 11 in honor of Nicholas P. Cayton, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper killed Oct. 16. The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed the legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, to name a section of state Route 11 between U.S. Route 224 and Leffingwell Road the “Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial Highway.” Cayton, who worked out of the Canfield Post, was killed when his cruiser with flashing lights was hit from behind by a truck on Route 11 in Canfield when he was assisting another truck ...

Salem police officer resigns under threat of termination

SALEM—A Salem police officer has resigned under the threat of termination. According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) record portal, Officer Michael Wirkner has resigned from the department in lieu of termination effective May 11. In a press release issued Thursday, the department confirmed that it had received “a complaint regarding alleged violations of the Ohio Revised Code and departmental policies” on April 20. According to the release, the “Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, was contacted and requested to conduct the ...