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Sheriff’s Office — A deputy responded at 9:53 p.m. Aug. 13 to Old Irondale Road, Yellow Creek Township for an ATV complaint, with a resident reporting her neighbor was revving the engine to his 4-wheeler. The deputy checked the immediate and surrounding areas, but didn’t find anyone or any vehicles. — Suspicious activity was reported at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 6 in the area of Walnut Street, Rogers where callers reported a person may be in their basement. Deputies checked the basement and immediate and surrounding areas, but didn’t find anyone. — A woman on Lake Front Drive, ...

County commissioners declare August As Child Support Awareness Month

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LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child support enforcement agency personnel and all those providing support to children. “We recognize that the well-being of Ohio’s children and families relies on access to adequate financial support along with emotional support, and we recognize and commend the efforts of those parents who are committed to fulfilling their moral, financial and legal obligation to provide this support,” the proclamation said. The resolution also noted and ...

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Court News LISBON — A man originally scheduled for sentencing a year ago recently faced his punishment for two separate cases, receiving consecutive terms totaling 30 months in prison. Anthony R. Wagoner, 46, Walnut Street, Rogers, appeared for sentencing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for third-degree felonies of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer and having weapons while under disability, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and misdemeanor resisting arrest. He was sentenced to 18 months for the one case for the failure to ...

United Local School District seeking input to help develop a capital improvement plan

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HANOVERTON — A Capital Improvement Building Plan is being developed by the United Local School District and the district is gathering input from staff members in addition to seeking outside input from local organizations. According to minutes of the July board of education meeting, one staff member chosen by District Superintendent Lance Hostetler will attend the board meetings each month beginning this month and lasting through February to share their input and help develop the capital improvement plan. Board member RuthAnn Rinto also encouraged the district to gather ...

Mark A. Naples Jr. joins Bury Financial Group

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BOARDMAN – Bury Financial Group has added Mark A. Naples Jr. as Client Service Specialist. Naples Jr.graduated from South Range High School in 2022 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in May 2026 from Youngstown State University in business administration, specializing in finance. He ...

Car cruise returning to East Palestine with new name, expanded offering of vehicles

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EAST PALESTINE — A popular car cruise held in the village has a new name and an expanded offering of vehicles to see, including semi trucks and jeeps this year. The Wheels of the Valley event hosted by the East Palestine Chamber of Commerce will take place this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Formerly known as the Classic Car Cruise, the Wheels of the Valley is a “fresh take” on the event that had long been sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of East Palestine, the village said in a statement announcing the event on its website. “Their dedication, countless volunteer ...