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Wellsville man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

LISBON — A Wellsville man accused of possessing multiple images of child pornography entered a guilty plea Tuesday morning to 18 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person. James G. Hunter, 77, Commerce Street, will face sentencing at 10:40 a.m. Nov. 9 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton. According to the plea agreement, the prosecutor will recommend an 18-year sentence for the fourth-degree felony charge, with the sentence consisting of 12 months in prison for each of the 18 counts, to be served consecutively. Another 32 ...

Salem to honor lives lost in 9/11 attack on 25th anniversary

SALEM — The city of Salem will be honoring the lives lost in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of that historic day. A memorial ceremony will be held at 8:35 a.m. Friday at Lincoln Plaza. The ceremony will include a flag raising ceremony, discussion of the ...

Kaitlyn Buffone chosen as second TULIP Award Winner at SRMC

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) recognized Kaitlyn Buffone as its second TULIP Award winner. The TULIP (Thoughtful, Unforgettable, Lasting Impact on Patient Care) Award was established to acknowledge and celebrate SRMC team members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional ...

Community Briefs

DAHS 60th reunion Members of the Lisbon David Anderson High School Class of 1966 will celebrate their 60th class reunion at noon Sept. 18 at Mark’s Landing at Guilford Lake. Reservations can be made by calling Diana Dull at 330-853-4993 or Cheryl Mills at 330-853-9679. East Palestine Eagles drive thru soup sale East Palestine Eagles is having a drive thru soup sale on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4 pm. Soups still available include chicken noodle, beef barley, ham/cabbage & potato, chili, Italian Tortellini, stuffed pepper and vegetable beef. Cost is $8 per quart. Call 330-853-8483 ...

Kiwanis offering family fun at Fall Festival Saturday

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a day of family fun at its annual Fall Family Festival Saturday. “We’re really excited for this and want it to be a day for the whole family to enjoy together,” Kiwanis Past President Debbie Leggett said. This year’s festival will be held ...

Historical Society Participating in Ohio Open Doors

COLUMBIANA – Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township will take part in Ohio Open Doors from Sept. 10 through 20. Visitors can discover Ohio’s amazing heritage today through Sunday, Sept. 20, as historic buildings and fascinating places across the state open their doors for special tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection’s biennial event. Admission to all Ohio Open Doors events is free. A list of the statewide events and activities is available at ohiohistory.org/opendoors. “Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting ...