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CCBDD approves hiring of new staff members

LISBON – The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday approved multiple personnel hires. The board approved the creation of a new management level position for communications, compliance and information manager along with establishing the pay scale. The board then approved Marci Higgins for the position. The board also approved Kristen Kuntzman and Kacie Honeywell as Instructor IVs at the Robert Bycroft School, a contract renewal/update for the director of education/principal and youth behavioral specialist Julie Shea as early intervention childhood director ...

West Branch school board to seek PI levy in November

BELOIT — The West Branch school board is asking residents for money to complete capital improvement projects. The board is seeking a 1-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy on the November ballot. If approved, the levy will generate $440,000 annually. The cost to homeowners would be $35 per year per $100,000 of home value, or approximately $2.92 per month. Permanent improvement funds may only be used for projects such as building repairs and renovations, safety and security upgrades, infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and other capital expenses. These funds ...

Wellsville continues discussion of annexation

WELLSVILLE – Wellsville council is considering annexation action to capitalize on the proposed data center in Yellow Creek Township. Mayor Bob Boley told council members Tuesday the village would benefit from possibly annexing the 20th Street Heights area. Village Solicitor Chris Weeda said it would have to go through the Columbiana County commissioners. Council President Keith Thorn said the commissioners said both the village and the property owner would have to agree on it. Boley said he is concerned that the owners of the proposed data center would be utilizing the village ...

Local bread company to close

YOUNGSTOWN — Schwebel Baking Company, a Mahoning Valley institution founded in 1906, plans to end operations after the Fourth of July holiday, the company announced Wednesday in a news release. “The Schwebel’s brand has been known for the highest quality of bread, buns and other bakery products for over 100 years, and we are devastated to reach the point where liquidation is the only remaining option,” said Steve Cooper, Schwebel’s CEO. “We’ve worked with our advisers for several months to identify a buyer or investment source, however despite significant efforts to adapt ...

On the calendar

SAT/6-20 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Kids fish tournament, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chester Newell Sportsman’s Club; for ages 15 and under Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off all bottoms. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 2 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community ...

Salem Concert Series to feature The Chardon Polka Band

“The Most Feared and Powerful Polka Band in the Industry,” The Chardon Polka Band will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Known for their eccentric style, audience participation and polka-rock covers of songs, this band puts a new twist on polka. Admission is ...