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Knox School closed for threat investigation; arrest made

BELOIT (WKBN)- Matthew T. Manley, the superintendent of West Branch Local Schools, announced that the Knox School was closed on Wednesday due to a threat investigation. Manley said he was contacted on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and asked to report a threat to the Sebring Police Department that involved the Knox school building, the home of the West Branch Preschool, Small Wonders Daycare, and classrooms of Columbiana County ESC students. After the threat was verified in writing, Manley said the investigation began, and one person was arrested shortly after midnight. Other possible leads are ...

Event to help Southern Local students prepare for new year

SALINEVILLE – The families of Southern Local students of all ages are invited to receive a variety of school supplies and information while attending an evening of music, food and fun. The school district’s Back to School Bash will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 on the grounds of the ...

CCHD opens additional vaccine clinics to meet back-to-school demand

LISBON — Columbiana County Health Commissioner Dr. Wes Vins said Tuesday the county health district can serve the needs of all residents for vaccines, including back-to-school vaccines and the MMR vaccine for measles. “To meet the Back-to-School vaccine demand and to support the measles outbreak response, the Columbiana County Health District (CCHD) in Lisbon has recently opened additional vaccine clinics for uninsured children and patients covered by private insurance and Medicaid. Through VaxCare and the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program, we currently have adequate vaccine ...

Buckeye Water District adopts policy for water loss due to apparatus failure

WELLSVILLE — The Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees recently adopted a policy for water loss due to an apparatus failure. The policy was a result of issues with the operation of the Mueller Meter Pitt Apparatus which could result in the meter registering excessive usage for water that passes through that meter and leaks on the customer side. The policy will determine how water usage charges will be calculated during the billing cycle. If there is a failure of a Mueller Meter Pitt that results in water passing through the meter on the customer side and leaking from ...

Leetonia approves purchase of new truck for the police department

LEETONIA — Village council approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the police department in its recent meeting. Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the police department from Asia Motor Inc. Police Chief Allen Haueter said the Silverado would cost $54,000 and come fully outfitted for service. Council also unanimously authorized the installation of automated load systems for the EMS department’s power cots in both of its ambulances by Myers Equipment Corporation in Canfield at a cost not to exceed $8,000. ...

On the calendar

WED/8-26 East Liverpool East Liverpool Board of Education Finance Committee, 9 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Community Campfire & Bible Study (outside), 6 p.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; Outdoor showing of the movie “23 Blast, ” 9 p.m., snacks provided, bring chairs; free event New Springfield Springfield Township ...