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Another status hearing set in 2021 murder case

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LISBON — Another status hearing is now set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 in the aggravated murder case against Curtis D. Holland, the man identified by prosecutors as the other shooter allegedly involved in the 2021 murder of Brycen Douglas. Holland, 30, Dewey Avenue, East Liverpool, appeared in the custody of deputies during a status hearing Wednesday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Scott Washam. He was accompanied by one of his defense attorneys, Rhys Cartwright Jones. He’s also represented by defense attorney Zach Miller. The state was represented by county ...

Mobile Meals of Salem celebrates 50 years

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SALEM — Mobile Meals of Salem celebrated 50 years of hand-delivered balanced, nutritional meals to Salem City and Perry Township residents in its annual meeting Thursday. “I happen to believe that God put mankind on this earth for two reasons – to protect the earth and to take care of ...

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Salem — Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of Washington Avenue at 4:21 a.m. Tuesday. Officers checked the area around the house but did not locate anything suspicious. — Officers on patrol in the 800 block of East School Street at 10:32 p.m. Monday observed two suspicious vehicles in the park after hours. Officers spoke with the occupants, who advised they were just talking. They were advised of the park hours and sent on their way. — A domestic dispute was reported in the 600 block of Woodland Avenue at 9:31 p.m. Monday. Officers spoke with the female half ...

On the calendar

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THU/6-11 Beloit 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 (49 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. 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 Canceled: Young at Heart luncheon for seniors at Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, due to road construction; next luncheon will be on Thursday, June 25 at ...

Goshen Township receives grant to repave part of Duck Creek Road

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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — A portion of Duck Creek Road will be repaved next year thanks to a nearly $200,000 grant. Fiscal Officer Michele Barratt announced that Goshen Township had been selected to receive a $196,090 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) during the board of trustees meeting Tuesday. Trustee Chair Shawn Mesler said that the grant would be used for paving on the section of Duck Creek Road from state Route 165 to Pine Lake Road, and was one of three paving projects selected to receive funding by the Mahoning County commissioners. “It had to go through a couple of ...

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Banquet in Salem The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Ray and Patricia Wagner in honor of Carolyn and Ray Wagner. The menu will include meatloaf, augratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call ...