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CCBDD approves additional funds to fix school roof

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday voted in favor of spending an additional $10,0000 to fix the roof on EDI South. The work is to be done by Hissom Roofing and Construction. The board had previously approved the roof repair at a cost of $49,000. CCBDD Superintendent Bill Devon said repairs to the main roof of the building had been previously approved, but that there is an additional roof on the back of the building and some awnings that needed repaired and that’s what the additional funding is for. The new roof will have a ...

Salem council approves contract with utilities union

SALEM — City council approved a new union contract for the utilities department at its meeting Tuesday. Following an approximately 20-minute executive session for the discussion of pending contractual negotiations, council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with Utilities Workers Union of America AFL/CIO Local 560, the union which represents the city’s utilities workers. With the agreement’s approval, Salem has completed new contracts with all four unions representing city employees. New contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council, ...

Salem Fire Department welcomes new member

SALEM — The fire department welcomed its newest member on Monday. Garrett Brantingham was sworn in as a provisional firefighter in city council chambers. He is a Winona resident and 2021 United Local School District alum who completed his firefighter certification at the Mahoning County ...

On the calendar

FRI/9-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S. Suite 220 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., admission $5 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; New fall items on display. 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 ...

Community Briefs

Haunted Ghost Walk to bring East Liverpool’s history to life A haunted walk through East Liverpool will be held Friday, Oct. 16. Participants will be guided through downtown East Liverpool and listen by lantern light as costumed interpreters tell their haunted tales involving the historic district of East Liverpool. “The Haunted Ghost Walk offers a unique way to experience East Liverpool’s rich history after dark. Guests will discover that some of the city’s most intriguing stories are not found in history books,” stated Michelle Roberts, Director of Operations at the Upper ...

Down Und Kraut to perform at Firestone Park Sunday

COLUMBIANA — The Down Und Kraut Polka Band will present the next in the series of free Fall Idabelle Firestone Concert Series at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park on Sunday at 3 pm. (rain venue Columbiana High School). This uplifting group of musicians will ...