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United Local hires new buildings and grounds supervisor

HANOVERTON — The United Local School District has hired a new buildings and grounds supervisor. Earlier this month the board approved the hiring of Michael Varley on a three-year contract, effective Oct. 2, to replace Thomas Clemens who is retiring. The board also approved Clemens’ retirement during the meeting. District Superintendent Lance Hostetler said that Varley was highly recommended. According to minutes of the board meeting, Board member BethAnn Rinto also said that Varley has experience in different areas of the job, including HVAC. Clemens’ retirement took ...

East Palestine seeking charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot

EAST PALESTINE — The village is asking voters to approve two separate amendments to the East Palestine Charter on Nov. 3. The local municipality is a Charter form of government and as such is required to complete a Charter Review every five years. The review is conducted by the Charter Review Commission, a committee made up of five people selected by the Mayor. This year the committee voted unanimously to put two amendments on the election ballot. The committee’s request to place the amendments on the general election ballot was also approved by council, which must give ...

Jury trial set in Hanover Township sexual assault case

LISBON — The jury trial for a man accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during a domestic in Hanover Township last year is now set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14. John J. Sisson, 44, Racine, appeared with his defense attorney, Chris Amato, during a status hearing Thursday morning before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam. He’s charged with first-degree felony rape, third-degree felony strangulation, and misdemeanor domestic violence for allegedly sexually assaulting the woman by force or threat of force and strangling her during a domestic in Hanover ...

Salem council approves two annexations from Perry Township

SALEM — City council approved agreements for two proposed annexations in its meeting Monday. Council voted unanimously approve two resolutions authorizing Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey to enter into intergovernmental agreements for two annexations of property in Perry Township. One annexation concerns an approximately 10.241-acre property off Salem Parkway West and Beechwood Road. The other concerns 17 parcels along Depot and East Pidgeon roads. Both agreements have a term of 30 years and if the annexations are approved will see Perry Township receive payments from the city equal ...

LEAP Hub seeks makers, artists and artisans for new Makers Exchange

EAST LIVERPOOL – LEAP Entrepreneurial Hub is seeking makers, crafters and artists who are a home-based business or have had a storefront without finding the success they were seeking. The businesses will be able to display and sell their products in the new downtown retail destination called the Makers Exchange being created by LEAP Hub to help makers reach new customers and grow their businesses by getting their products on a retail shelf. LEAP Hub is looking for crafters of high-quality unique products such as original artworks, handmade goods, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, textile ...

Salem Kiwanis to honor local veterans

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a luncheon honoring local veterans. The sixth annual Kiwanis Veterans Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 1151 E. Sixth St. The luncheon will feature an opening and closing ceremony ...