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DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

COLUMBUS, (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago. DeWine, 79, said during ...

CCDJFS director receives state recognition for leadership, service

LISBON — Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Director Rachel Ketterman recently received the John Fisher Service Award, a state honor recognizing her leadership and service in the JFS field. County Commissioner Mike Halleck congratulated Ketterman on the award from the ...

East Palestine council approves small business grant fund

EAST PALESTINE — Village Council has approved establishing a small business grant fund. During the June 8 meeting council passed an ordinance establishing the small business grant fund, also known as the East Palestine Business Vibrancy Grant Program. Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy said ...

St. Clair Township trustees approve officer’s resignation

CALCUTTA — The St. Clair Township trustees Monday approved the resignation of a police officer. Trustees accepted the resignation of patrol officer Matthew Greenlief effective June 23. Greenlief joined the St. Clair Township Police Department in July 2025. Chief Brian McKenzie said ...

Resident treated at hospital after East Liverpool house fire

EAST LIVERPOOL — One resident was transported by North Star Critical Care to East Liverpool City Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke inhalation early Tuesday morning following a house fire. The East Liverpool Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1000 Ephriam St. at 3:50 ...

Mahoning County Republicans reelect McCabe as chairman

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning County Republican Party reelected Tom McCabe as its executive committee chairman and returned him to head the central committee after a yearlong experiment to split the two positions. The committee unanimously elected McCabe as chairman of both committees at a ...

Firestone Park Summer Concert Series underway

COLUMBIANA — The annual Summer Concert Series in Firestone Park is underway and the lineup features several familiar crowd pleasers and one new musical guest. Each concert is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the gazebo on certain Sundays in June, July and August. The live musical ...

Perry Township trustees to meet Thursday

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Perry Township trustees will meet in a special session Thursday morning. The trustees will meet at 8 a.m. at the administration building at 2198 N. Ellsworth Ave. to review the second of two annual resolutions required to exclude the authorization of the city of Salem ...

Steve Skodzinsky chosen as first TULIP Award Winner at SRMC

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) recognized Steve Skodzinsky as its first TULIP Award winner. The TULIP (Thoughtful, Unforgettable, Lasting Impact on Patient Care) Award was established to acknowledge and celebrate SRMC team members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional ...