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United students present planned Holocaust project

HANOVERTON — A trio of eighth-grade English Language Arts students presented a self-directed learning venture at the United Local school board meeting Wednesday. The students — Faith Berger, Claire Medure and Brayton Fisher — shared their idea for a district Holocaust memorial as part ...

Columbiana school board handles personnel matters

COLUMBIANA — Midyear, personnel matters dominated the agenda at the Columbiana school board’s March meeting Tuesday night. Board members: — Accepted the retirement of secretary Bonnie Steeb effective July 31. — Hired Pamela Barrett as a cook/cashier for the remainder of this ...

Kiducation named Program of the Year

WELLSVILLE — A&J Kiducation Learning Center and Kiducation Youth Center have been named the Program of the Year in Ohio by the Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA). Kiducation co-owners Jamie Mitchell and Aubrey Bach were presented with the award during the Children’s Hunger ...

Jury trial set in death of pregnant woman

LISBON — The man accused of causing the death of his pregnant girlfriend after running her over last year in East Liverpool will remain in jail under a $100,000 cash or surety bond, with a jury trial set for Oct. 27. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for a ...

On the calendar

SAT/3-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Phantoms Game – meet in the lobby at 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Huge Indoor Yardsale fundraiser, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., municipal building, 600 Indiana Ave.; items include antiques, air hockey table, furniture, vinyl records, pet items, ...

Lisbon Lepper Library programs

Adult Activity Hour: Dates: Tuesdays, March 17 and 31, Tuesdays, April 7 and 21. Time: 1-2 p.m. A new monthly group activity at the library invites adults of all ages to enjoy games like cards and bingo in a warm, inclusive environment. Participants can share stories, learn new games, and ...

Jury trial set for driver who ran over pregnant girlfriend

LISBON — The man accused of causing the death of his pregnant girlfriend after running her over last year in East Liverpool will remain in jail under a $100,000 cash or surety bond, with a jury trial set for Oct. 27. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for a ...

Wellsville man accused of shooting juvenile gets 6 years in prison

LISBON — A Wellsville man accused of shooting a juvenile last year faced his punishment Thursday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court, apologizing for his involvement before being sentenced to six years in prison. E’mory Nazay Chiles, 20, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff and ...

Former corrections officer gets jail time for assaulting inmates

LISBON — A former corrections officer accused of assaulting two inmates in 2024 will return to the Columbiana County jail on Monday to begin serving a 37-day jail term for assault and attempted assault. David James Ferguson-Grantz, 27, Youngstown, appeared with his defense attorney James ...