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Wellsville residents vent frustrations with village issues to council

Local News August 22, 2026

WELLSVILLE — Several residents had a lot to say regarding their concerns with issues in the village during Tuesday’s council meeting. During the public portion of the meeting several residents addressed their concerns about weeds and neglected yards owned by the village, noting if residents are supposed to take care of their property, then the village should be responsible for village property. A resident expressed her frustrations, saying the village isn’t going after them. Village Administrator Jerry Medley said one of the properties is in probate, and the village can’t ...

Beaver Local classes underway after Back to School Bash

Local News August 22, 2026

LISBON — Classes are underway this week at the Beaver Local School District following a successful Back to School Bash. The event included iPad distribution and opportunities for students and families to visit their buildings and classrooms. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said during this month’s board of education meeting that the event has become an important tradition for the district and is consistently extremely well attended. “We are excited to welcome our families back,” Lowe said. “The Back-to-School Bash is always a great opportunity for our school community ...

Criminal case in alleged theft of charitable donations still unresolved

Local News August 22, 2026

LISBON — The criminal case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal use remains unresolved. During a hearing last week before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam, a new status hearing was set for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10. A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13. According to the judgment entry written by Washam, there was no resolution of the case at that time. He noted that counsel for the defense, attorney T. Robert Bricker, was reviewing the state’s discovery or evidence, which was ...

Leetonia police investigating overdose death

Local News August 22, 2026

LEETONIA — The Leetonia Police Department is investigating an overdose on Columbia Street. Police Chief Allen Haueter said that the department responded to a report of an unresponsive woman in the 300 block of Columbia Street at around 10 a.m. Thursday. Haueter confirmed that a 46-year-old woman was dead of from an overdose but said he could not disclose the victim’s name when contacted Friday afternoon. He said that the death was being considered suspicious at that time, and that the matter remains under investigation. Haueter also said that the department was currently ...

City of Columbiana announces extension for stormwater improvement project

Local News August 22, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The City of Columbiana is announcing an extension for the completion of the ongoing Court-Herbster stormwater improvement project. The project was originally scheduled for completion on Aug. 22. During construction, several field conditions were identified that required adjustments to the original project plan and scope of work. The city and its project team determined that allowing additional time would provide the contractor with the opportunity to properly address those conditions and complete the project to the standards expected by the city. As a result, the city ...

Salem Fire Department receives grant for hazmat training

Local News August 22, 2026

SALEM — The fire department has received a grant from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The commission awarded the department an $8,808 grant for hazardous material training which is part of a round of funding which includes 43 entities across the state totaling $800,000 in grant funding. Fire Chief Scott Mason said that the department had initially applied for approximately $12,000 in funding and that the grant would be used to pay for part of the cost for a 36-hour confined space and technical rescue training through Bad Day Training at the start of 2027. The training is ...