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Columbiana council promotes police officer

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COLUMBIANA — The city promoted a police officer and filled a vacant seat on the zoning board of appeals in recent weeks. During its Sept. 15 meeting, city council approved hiring Bryan Granchie as sergeant for the Columbiana Police Department. Granchie first joined the force in October of 2014 and then took over as K-9 officer in February of 2018, a position he has held since that time. In June of 2024 he became a Drug Task Force Officer and is continuing to fill that role as well. Council also approved appointing Tyler Thaxton to the Auxiliary Police Department. As for the ...

On the calendar

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MON/10-5 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting with Sebring Village Council regarding the Beloit water system East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Mini Mondays, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397 School board, 6 p.m., elementary media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon ...

Fiesta Tableware celebrates 90 years

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NEWELL – For Liz McIlvan, president/owner of Fiesta Tableware Company, Friday was an emotional day filled with pride and happiness and as she along with family celebrated the 90th anniversary of the family owned and operated business. Fiesta Tableware Company is the last local pottery to ...

Good election turnout expected in Mahoning

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With high-profile and competitive races for governor and U.S. senator on the ballot, the Mahoning County election director is predicting a good turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he expects turnout for the election in his county to be more than 55%. McCabe said: "People are talking about the races for governor and senator. People will be more motivated to vote this time than four years ago" when all of the statewide executive branch races and a U.S. Senate race were last on the ballot. McCabe said: "Both sides are motivated to come out. The ...

East Liverpool council approves fire department to accept grant

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EAST LIVERPOOL – City council was unanimous in accepting a grant in excess of $181,000 for the fire department. Council authorized Fire Chief Antony Cumo to accept a Homeland Security grant for $181,200 during its special meeting Sept. 29. The grant, which has a five percent match for the which the city will be responsible, will provide $9,060 toward equipment purchase. With the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Cumo will be able to replace all the fire department’s hoses due to most of the department’s hoses being ...

Salem Quakerfest

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations came together Saturday to offer Quakerfest, a day of fun for everyone with live music, activities including pumpkin painting and pumpkin bowling, vendors and special deals across the entire downtown area. ...