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New Waterford to sell its ambulances

NEW WATERFORD — The village has decided to sell its two ambulances. Council this month approved a motion to put the ambulances up for sale by sealed bid. Village Mayor Shane Patrone said the ambulances were originally purchased from funds used for Fire and EMS and therefore any money received from their sale will go back into those funds. The ambulances are no longer needed due to the village halting its EMS services for now due to lack of funding and manpower. The decision to temporarily suspend the ambulance service was made by council in April. In other matters during the ...

West Branch school board hires new treasurer

BELOIT – The West Branch school board has hired a new treasurer. The board recently approved a five-year contract to Lucas Cooper effective Aug. 1 at $104,040 annually. Cooper most recently served as treasurer for the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (CCESC), where he managed financial operations, oversaw state and federal funding, and worked closely with school leaders to promote fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. According to Superintendent Matthew Manley, Cooper brings a strong background in school finance, strategic planning and fiscal ...

Two injured in roll over crash in Liverpool Township

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Two sisters were injured Tuesday morning during a roll over crash on Westfield Road in Liverpool Township. Details as to what may have caused the crash which occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., were not provided. The vehicles airbags deployed, but it is unknown if seatbelts were worn. Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department and Liverpool Township Police Department were assisted by East Liverpool Fire Department and EMS, and Glenmoor Fire Department. Also, on the scene with Life team ambulance who transported one of the sisters who suffered back injuries ...

On the calendar

WED/6-24 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Shaker Woods Field (enter at 219 state Route 7); arrive at 4 p.m. if wishing to fly; rain location at Bellaria Pizza in Boardman; information at RC.Chris.Shoemaker@gMail.com. East Palestine Health Coaches for Hypertension, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Hanoverton United Local school board, 8 a.m., conference room Leetonia School board meeting rescheduled for June 30 Lisbon Parks Committee, 11 a.m., ...

West Branch Local Schools Honor Rolls

Fourth Quarter All As Third Grade: George Auckerman, Elaina Bailey, Landon Berube, Caroline Blile, Samantha Bowman, Jared Brown, Cade Burton, Brody Campbell, Lucas Coker, Kira Curtis, Jett Dawes, Emmalyn Ferguson, Gavin Fugate, Sterling Harris, Luka Herron, Logan Hill, Randall Howell, Rowan James, Gianna Kiko, Emelia Lozoya, Luke Martin, Robert Masincupp, Mallory Mumaw, Selena Rothbrust, Avery Sabella, Jett Sanor, Kinsley Sego, Conner Simons, Daphne Sparks, Leah Stryffeler, Juan Womack Fourth Grade: Nora Baker, Odin Bardo, Ellie Lou Basalla, Kruz Black, Dakota Blaine, Juliette ...

Winona Strawberry Festival set for Sunday

WINONA — The Winona Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Winona Area Historical Society, is being held on Sunday, with food service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Homemade pie, cakes and brownies, plus popular barbecued chicken halves, sandwiches and sides will also be available. Historic ...