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Electrical panel arrives for East Palestine pool, opening date still to be determined

EAST PALESTINE — The long-awaited electrical panel for the public pool at Village Park has arrived, but an opening date is still to be determined as the village works to have the pool operational. Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy provided an update on the work during the Monday council meeting. He said that the electrical panel is being installed and the next step is for the pool surface to be plastered and filled. The pool has been unavailable to the public as the village awaited the arrival of the necessary panel. While the village works to get the pool functional an openings ...

St. Clair Township opts out of state salt contract

CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township is opting out of the state salt contract. Trustee James Sabatini II, Fiscal Officer Deborah Dawson and Road Foreman Dave Smith Monday discussed their review of the township’s road salt inventory, cost increase of salt and the budget. Following the discussion, they determined the township will opt of the State Road Salt Contract for 2026-2027, having enough salt in inventory to carry through the upcoming winter season. Like every other municipality in Columbiana County that agreed earlier in year to the purchasing salt with a state salt contract, ...

Jury trial remains set in child porn possession case

LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 for an Illinois man charged for allegedly possessing images of child pornography after being caught in a sex-for-hire sting in 2024. Vincent John Bianconi, 36, last known address Chicago Heights, Ill., appeared in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Scott Washam for another status hearing Thursday. He was accompanied by his attorney, Lawrence Stacey II. Washam said attorneys indicated there was no resolution of the case at this time, so it’s going to trial. The state was represented by county Assistant ...

Goshen Township trustees approve 2027 tax budget

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees approved the township’s 2027 tax budget in its meeting Tuesday. Fiscal Officer Michele Barratt stressed that the tax budget is distinct from the township’s operating budget, which is reviewed and approved by the trustees annually, and are best projections for use by the county. She explained that 2026 marked the first time in more than 20 years that Mahoning County had not waived the requirement for townships to compile and submit a tax budget to the budget commission. “[The tax budget] is a breakdown of all the different funds that ...

Youngstown council authorizes settlement with Lisbon company over property demolition

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to authorize the board of control to settle a federal lawsuit with a company that had its property demolished without notice — paying it $105,000 and removing a $30,000 demolition fee. The settlement agreement with Armadillo Development LLC of Lisbon has the city admitting no liability in the demolition. The board of control is to vote today to settle the case. Law Director Adam Buente said: “We deny any wrongdoing. Our code enforcement did what they were supposed to do. But this is going to be very costly ...

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FRI/7-17 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Putt-Putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP meeting, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S, Suite 220 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 40 percent off Shoes, Dresses, Jewelry. 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 popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles ...