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Kid Events

The Kiducation Community Center in Wellsville recently hosted a Magic Bob show. The kids were fantastic and had a fun, magical time together. The first event inside the center was a paint and sip for kids. Next up,Cookies with Santa is on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Free to all. Follow Kiducation ...

Demolition underway of collapsed building in Salem

SALEM — A building on State Street partially collapsed Sunday afternoon. Fire Chief Scott Mason said that the roof of the building located between B B Rooners and Heggy’s Confectionary at 288 East State Street which formerly housed Kitchen Klassics and the law office of Earl Schory ...

Building collapses in Salem

SALEM (WKBN) — The Salem Fire Department is urging people to stay away from downtown after a partial building collapse in the area Sunday afternoon. It happened on State Street around 2 p.m. Photos from the department show the roof and back of the building have caved in. No one was ...

Leetonia High School band selected to perform at National Veterans Day Parade

LEETONIA — Area veterans are hoping this holiday weekend makes some memories for one Columbiana County high school band. Leetonia High School is one of three bands selected to perform during this weekend’s National Veterans Day Parade by Historic Productions. Leetonia and the other two ...

Officials receive stats regarding downtowns

LISBON — Officials in Columbiana County’s seven walkable downtowns now have individual stats regarding their vibrancy, business makeup and vacancies, along with an online data base regarding available properties. “Now you have to think about where you want to be,” Town Center ...

ODOT prepares for winter weather

LISBON—The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing its fleet to ensure that roads remain safe for drivers in the upcoming winter weather season. “Our mechanics have worked for a couple months so that when the snow comes our fleet is ready,” said Transportation Administrator Rob ...

Wellsville man withdraws plea agreement in juvenile sex case

LISBON — A Wellsville man who was supposed to face sentencing Friday for sex charges involving juveniles said he wants a new attorney and wants to take back his plea. A new hearing is now set for 1:20 p.m. Nov. 25. Justin R. Talbert, 23, Center Street, showed up at the last minute for his ...

Baer appointed to State Auctioneers Commission

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made the following appointments Friday: — Wade C. Baer of Leetonia has been reappointed to the State Auctioneers Commission for a term beginning Nov. 8, 2024, and ending Oct. 9, 2027.

Real Estate

Butler Township Philip L. and Heather M. Runkle to Cody Cooper, home on Cameron Street; $190,000 Eli S. and Katelyn R. Dunn to Jesse Ray Elasivich, home on Slater Road; $370,000 Cynthia L. Chritani to Denise L. Capel (trustee); home on Woodsdale Road; $355,000 Center Township Sabatino ...

To flush or not to flush…..Wastewater systems pay price for unflushables

COLUMBIANA — According to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), North American businesses and households spent more than $2.5 billion on personal wipes in 2019 with countless wastewater systems paying the price when they are flushed down the toilet. The city of ...