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Wellsville to conduct smoke testing on sanitary sewer system

WELLSVILLE — The Village of Wellsville will be conducting smoke testing on the village’s sanitary sewer system from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14. According to council member Cindy Mick, Property/Sewage Committee chairperson, the testing will involve the opening and entering of every other manhole in streets and public utility easements to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system and the locations where storm and other surface water enters the sewer system. A special, non-toxic smoke manufactured for this purpose which leaves no residuals or stains and does not affect plants ...

Conviction upheld in 2021 East Liverpool murder

LISBON — The 7th District Court of Appeals recently upheld the conviction of Elvin EJ Tisdale, who was sentenced last year to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing Brycen Douglas in 2021. The ruling said Elvin EJ Tisdale received a fair trial, with the appellate court overruling all six errors claimed by the defense and affirming the trial court’s judgment. The six assignments of error raised arguments dealing with suppression, speedy trial, prosecutorial misconduct, confrontation clause, ineffective assistance of counsel and cumulative error. The first ...

On the calendar

FRI/7-10 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating Our 6th Year Serving The Community; 40 percent off the entire store. Drawings for gift cards. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. 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 ...

Salem Concert Series to feature Swingtime Big Band

Bringing the big band sounds of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and other favorites, the Swingtime Big Band will perform Sunday at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Jim’s Roadhouse Burgers and Beef is returning with sandwiches and sides, while Totally 80’s Ice Ice ...

SCPD to host Calcutta Cars and Coffee Car Show

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP — The St. Clair Township Police Department will be hosting the Calcutta Cars and Coffee Car Show to benefit Tim Hortons Camp Day. The car show, which will also features a Chinese Auction held inside the restaurant, will take place at Tim Horton’s, 15580 state Route 170, Calcutta, from 4 to 6 p.m. July 14. Entry to the car show is by donation. All money raised from the event goes to support Tim Hortons Camp Day The first 25 entries will receive dash plaques. The event is sponsored by the St. Clair Township Police Department, Tim Hortons, Advance ...