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CVFD requests grant application for communications equipment

CALCUTTA — Firefighter Jacob Roush, Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department, addressed St. Clair Township trustees on behalf of the fire department during Monday requesting they file a grant application for $50,000 for new communications equipment. Roush told the trustees it is a grant for new MARCS radios through the Ohio State Fire Marshal and the $50,000 for which he wants to apply is the maximum allowed. He said the grant is fully paid and there is no match required by the township or the fire department. Roush said the equipment would improve the department’s communications. ...

Salem young scientists share their experiences from STEM Club

SALEM — Some of the Salem City School District’s young scientists shared their experiences as part of the district’s Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Club with the board of education during its August meeting. The STEM Club offered eight weeks of educational ...

On the calendar

THU/8-27 Boardman DARE Singles Group, birthday night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Columbiana Free Community Meal, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Jude Church County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Coaches Burger Bar in Calcutta Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. East Liverpool Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room; for children ages birth to 36 months School board, 6 p.m., Westgate ...

Knox School closed for threat investigation; arrest made

BELOIT (WKBN) – The Knox school building will remain closed today due to a threat investigation, according to the West Branch School superintendent’s message to parents. Manley said he was contacted on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and asked to report a threat to the Sebring Police Department that involved the Knox school building, the home of the West Branch Preschool, Small Wonders Daycare, and classrooms of Columbiana County ESC students. After the threat was verified in writing, Manley said the investigation began, and one person was arrested shortly after midnight. Other possible leads ...

Welcome to East Liverpool signs installed across city

EAST LIVERPOOL — New Welcome to East Liverpool signs greet travelers on state route 39 coming from Midland near the Point of Beginning, at the on ramp to state Route 30 by Westgate Middle School, and on state routes 30/39/11 at the Jackson Street/downtown exit. The signs, in addition to ...

Community Briefs

Salem High School Class of 2006 reunion Salem High School’s Class of 2006 will host its 20-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Salem. All classmates are invited to come celebrate. Reach out to SalemQuakers2006@gmail.com to RSVP and obtain detailed information. Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by the Dermotta Family in memory of Britney Dermotta. The menu will include DiRusso sausage sandwich, augratin potatoes, carrots, ...