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Another status hearing set in charitable donations theft case

LISBON — Another status hearing has been set for 11 a.m. Aug. 14, with a trial tentatively set for Oct. 13, in the criminal case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for the alleged theft of charitable donations for personal use. During a status hearing Friday, defense attorney T. Robert Bricker said he received discovery from the prosecution, calling it “very voluminous” consisting of more than 800 file folders on a flash drive. He provided some of it to his client on paper, some digitally, and had more he needed to place on a flash drive for her. He also said ...

Trial remains set for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend

LISBON — The jury trial for the man accused of causing the death of his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last year in East Liverpool remains set for Oct. 27. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for an interim status hearing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton on Friday. He was accompanied by his defense attorneys, Christine Falconer and Bruce Williams. The state was represented by county Assistant Prosecutors Steve Yacovone and Jennifer Bonish. Martin was also accompanied by a family member. A ...

On the calendar

SAT/6-27 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off dresses and skirts. Market on Main weekend. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Jamey Emmert – Ohio River Birding Trail Program, 1-2 p.m. Lisbon DAHS Class of 1963, 10 a.m., Pondi’s Stage Left Players present Little Shop of Horrors, 7 p.m., historic Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way; $17 adults, $15 students and seniors; tickets at ...

Community Briefs

SHSAA to host patriotic concert The Salem High School Alumni Association invites alumni, residents and friends of the community to attend a free concert featuring the Dave Banks Band on Wednesday, July 1, at the Salem High School auditorium. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. As part of the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, the Dave Banks Band will present its production, “America Remembers,” a patriotic musical experience for audiences of all ages. Featuring 23 performers on stage, the show showcases patriotic favorites including “God Bless America” ...

Campbell Signs & Apparel named Lisbon Chamber May Business of the Month

The Lisbon Area Chamber Of Commerce named Campbell Signs & Apparel as its May Business of the Month. Pictured from left, front row, Campbell Signs & Apparel Owner Jodi Campbell, LACC board member Marci Adams; back row, Campbell’s team members Adam Butler, Megan Butler, Ben Salata, Kirsti ...

SRMC urges men to take charge of their health

SALEM — This June, Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is using National Men’s Health Month to urge area men to take charge of their physical and mental health. “Men are at greater risk for a number of serious diseases, such as heart disease and certain cancers,” said James E. ...