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Remembering the final signer of the Declaration of Independence

NASHUA, N.H. — John Hancock will forever be known as the first of 56 delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence, but Dr. Matthew Thornton of Londonderry, N.H., has the distinction of being the last delegate to leave his mark on one of America’s greatest documents. Born in Northern ...

Volunteers sought for hillside cleanup Sunday

LISBON — Lisbon resident Stevie Halverstadt is looking for volunteers to help her clean up the hillside along Little Beaver Creek in the village starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, with everybody asked to meet behind Ketchum’s Kreations flower shop on East Washington Street. “We’ll have trash ...

Rulli leads in funding for 6th District Congress race

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, the Republican who represents the area, has a significant financial advantage over every challenger, raising six figures in the year’s first quarter, with no one else coming close. Most of the money raised came from political action committees. Many of ...

Salem couple accused of raping children makes court appearance

LISBON — A man and a woman from the same North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem address charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts against two children over multiple years appeared in court Friday, with a jury trial date set for the man and a psychiatric evaluation set for the woman. Mark ...

O’Brien introduces bill to require JobsOhio to be transparent

State Sen. Sandra O’Brien, a Republican whose district includes all of Trumbull County, introduced legislation requiring JobsOhio to comply with open records and meetings laws. O’Brien, R-Lenox, said, “JobsOhio was created by the government and is funded with public dollars. If we’re ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

Road closure A portion of South Darner Road in Elkrun Township will be closed Monday for a collapsed culvert replacement. Daylight traffic control Calcutta Smith Ferry Road between Vernon Dell Tractor and Bell School roads in Calcutta will be under traffic control during daylight hours ...

On the calendar

SAT/4-18 Canfield Angels for Animals Garage Sale, Canfield Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $3 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Spring Arrivals. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of a special needs inclusive production of ...

Month of the Military Child in Leetonia

In recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child, the Leetonia Exempted Village School District, a Purple Star Designated district, celebrated Purple Up! Day Wednesday. Students and staff wore purple to show solidarity with military youth, honoring their resilience, strength, and the ...