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Toronto woman pleads guilty to having knife at Utica Shale Academy

LISBON — A woman accused of having a knife on the grounds of the Utica Shale Academy school in Salineville earlier this year admitted her guilt Thursday. Britania B. Brown, 45, Toronto, pleaded guilty to illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone, a fifth-degree felony, for allegedly having the knife out in the school parking lot on Jan. 14. Sentencing is now set for 11:15 a.m. Oct. 29. The case was originally scheduled for a jury trial Aug. 31. The status hearing Thursday became a plea hearing after attorneys for both sides ...

Victim in Ohio Avenue fire identified

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of the Ohio Avenue house fire which happened early Tuesday morning as James R Spencer, 62. Coroner Investigator Wade Boley said they had to forensically identify Spencer through fingertips due to the extent of burns on his body. A cause of death has not been determined and is still under investigation. An autopsy will be performed by the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office. Boley noted that due to how busy the Cuyahoga County coroner is because they do the autopsies for many counties, he may ...

Two arrested on drug charges following search of East Palestine home

EAST PALESTINE — Two people were arrested this week on drug charges following a police investigation. According to a statement released by the East Palestine Police Department on its Facebook page on Thursday the arrests were made on the 100 block of West Martin Street as the result of a search warrant executed at a home. “During the search of the residence officers recovered suspects narcotics, drug paraphernalia, electronic devices and several hypodermic syringes,” the statement said. A dog and a cat were also removed from the home and turned over to the Columbiana County ...

Greenford Ruritan Club won’t attend Canfield Fair this year

CANFIELD (WKBN) — After 60 years of pancakes and chicken dinners, the Greenford Ruritan Club will not attend this year’s Canfield Fair. The club made the announcement on social media Wednesday. “The Greenford Ruritan has always been proud to serve our community, and that has only been possible because of the loyalty of our patrons and supporters, and the dedication of our volunteers. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way,” the post said. The club says it remains committed to local scholarships and community programs. The Canfield Fair Board ...

On the calendar

FRI/8-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Columbiana High School Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., Columbiana American Legion Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh ...

First Baptist Wellsville to celebrate 115 years

First Baptist Wellsville will celebrate its 115th year church anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 23. This year’s theme is “Great is Thy Faithfulness: 115 years of God’s Faithfulness.” The morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Patricia Williams of Lee Sheridan AME ...