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Columbiana city residents asked to conserve energy during heat wave

COLUMBIANA — As temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s in the eastern United States, in the upcoming days, City of Columbiana electric customers are being asked to conserve power to benefit community electric rates. “Community Energy Savings Days” is a response program for when demand for electricity is expected to be high. Columbiana customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, through Friday, July 3. Lance Willard, City Manager for the City of Columbiana, said, “As a municipal ...

Columbiana County Summer Crisis Help

LISBON – Community Action Agency’s HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) runs July 1 through Sept. 30. Appointments for the HEAP Summer Crisis may be made by calling the automated phone service at 330-892-8880. The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older) or households that can provide medical documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health. This year, households that have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, or are trying to establish new electric service are eligible. The HEAP Summer ...

America at 250: An Age of Innovation

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...

Western Reserve Schools Honor Roll

Fourth Quarter Middle School High Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Aiden Allison, Lola Armeni, Kyleigh Bletso, Eliette Hartong, Clara Holben, Ella Lester, Noah Majirsky, Kaylen Oles, Aria Ryan, Lucas Templeton, Katelyn Thorn, Elaina Toth, Lincoln Toth, Monica Toth, Charlotte Wiles, Alexa Zubal Seventh Grade: Ckorden Brown, Carson Burrell, Vinny Carlson, Jake Cosner, Elijah Crooks, Addison Eash, Adam Heath, Tyler Jones, Aiden Justice, Julian Kiraly, Karington Markusic, Anthony Martig, Camden Ricciardi, Victoria Sinn, Ava Tomasic, Scarlet Valingo, Kaeden Williams Eighth Grade: Dominic ...

East Palestine library to host open house showcasing local history

EAST PALESTINE — In preparation for America’s upcoming birthday the East Palestine Public Library is having a special Open House event to showcase local history. On Wednesday, July 1 from noon to 3 p.m. the Local History Collection Open House will feature selections from the original ...

East Palestine School District to seek continuous earned income tax in November

EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine School District is asking voters to approve a new 1 percent continuous earned income tax levy this November. The board of education passed a resolution during this month’s regular meeting to place the levy on the general election ballot. According to the resolution the district “has determined that the current revenues available to the School District will be insufficient to provide for the necessary requirements of the school district and that it is necessary to levy an additional school district income tax.” The tax would be levied on ...