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School Spirit

The Leetonia school district Friday afternoon hosted a districtwide pep rally. The event included performances by the high school band and cheerleaders as well as culminated with a presentation of Leetonia swag by the seniors to the kindergarteners in midfield, while the littles reciprocated ...

Columbiana council tables CRA with Milo Land LLC for now

COLUMBIANA — City council temporarily delayed further action on a Community Revitalization Agreement between Columbiana and Milo Land LLC. During Tuesday’s meeting, city manager Lance Willard recommended members table the second reading of the resolution authorizing him from entering into ...

Leetonia to look at options for keeping water fund flowing

LEETONIA — Village fiscal officer Nick Mistovich asked mayor Kevin Siembida and council members to consider some possible options as he continues efforts to keep the water operating fund fluid. During Wednesday’s regular meeting, Mistovich once again brought up a timing issue with ...

Wellsville to celebrate semiquincentennial

WELLSVILLE — The village is jumping on the semiquincentennial bandwagon. During its regular meeting Tuesday, council approved a resolution, supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States efforts for the 250th nationwide celebration. Wellsville Carnegie Public Library ...

Crestview grad visits Greece

BEREA, Ohio – Braeden Stallworth of New Waterford was among 30 students who participated in BW’s faculty-led study abroad seminar in the renowned historical site of athletic grit and glory - Greece - during the summer semester. Stallworth, a graduate of Crestview High School majoring in ...

Hunting Wild Mushrooms

The Ohio State University Extension - Mahoning County invites community members to an engaging naturalist-style presentation titled “Hunting Wild Mushrooms in Eastern Ohio.” This event takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahoning County Extension Office (490 S. ...

Resentencing of EOCC escapee delayed due to technical difficulties

LISBON — The resentencing of a woman charged with escape, car theft and felonious assault for a 2023 incident in Lisbon has been delayed again due to technical issues. Ashley Croley, 39, Youngstown, was scheduled to appear via video conferencing equipment at 9 a.m. Friday from the women’s ...

Negotiations continue with accused shooter of juvenile

LISBON — A trial date of Oct. 14 remains set in the attempted murder case against a man accused of injuring a juvenile during a shooting in Wellsville on April 27, but negotiations are reportedly continuing. E’mory Nazay Chiles, 20, Independence Square, Wellsville, appeared in the custody ...

P.E.R.I. meets Oct. 7

The Public Employee Retirees (P.E.R.I.) of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road, at noon, for a cost of $19. Reservations are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30 by contacting: Carol, 330-758-5239; Diane, 330-547-9612; ...

Free Symphony Orchestra Concert in Firestone Park

COLUMBIANA — The Idabelle Firestone Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Charles Kobb returns this fall to the free Idabelle Firestone Concert Series in Firestone Park on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden. The 38-member orchestra is composed of members ...