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State Rep. Tex Fischer sponsors bill to make church disruption felony

In response to an anti-ICE protest at a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, state Rep. Tex Fischer introduced legislation to increase the criminal penalty for those convicted of disturbing a lawful meeting of religious worship from a misdemeanor to a felony. “This sort of thing is not at ...

Kripchak files to challenge Cutrona for state senator

YOUNGSTOWN – Democrat Michael Kripchak filed nominating petitions for the Ohio Senate 33rd District seat held by Republican Al Cutrona, who is running for reelection. Kripchak, who filed Friday, said: “I know the value of hard work and the anger people have at politicians in Columbus that ...

Salem committee discusses proposed ordinance updates

SALEM—The rules and ordinances committee discussed proposed updates to two of the city’s on Jan. 21. The commission discussed proposed updates to the city’s ordinances governing garage and yard sales and to the city’s housing code. Committee Chairman Jeff Stockman said that section ...

Salem chamber art gallery to feature Elise McKeown Skolnick in February

SALEM — The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Gallery of Art will present its February exhibition featuring the photographs of Elise McKeown Skolnick beginning Tuesday. According to a press release, the Chamber Gallery of Art will be hosting the exhibition, titled “Nearby Wonders,” from ...

Jury trial in child pornography case reset for Illinois man

LISBON —With no resolution reached as of Friday, the jury trial for an Illinois man charged for allegedly possessing images of child pornography has been reset to 8:30 a.m. April 27. Vincent John Bianconi, 36, last known address Chicago Heights, Ill., appeared Friday before Columbiana ...

On the calendar

SAT/1-31 Canfield Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Club’s free annual Beginner’s Giant Pumpkin Growers seminar, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Parks Garden Center; register at www.ovgpg.com or 330-533-7278 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 ...

USA students explore pathways

Utica Shale Academy students and staff spent the day exploring real-world career pathways during a field trip on Jan. 14. The excursion included the Youngstown State University Excellence Training Center for a guided tour and students learned about innovative training opportunities and ...

Growing older can be fun in East Palestine

EAST  PALESTINE — The acronym EPGO can mean different things to different people.  For the majority of village residents, it reflects their passion for bouncing back to normal lives after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in February 2013. However, for East Palestine councilwoman ...

Tensions remain high as park district sets description for admin job

LISBON — Columbiana County Park District board members agreed Thursday on a job description, pay rate and work hours for a part-time administrative assistant position, giving those interested until Feb. 21 to submit a resume and cover letter. Board member Dave Hughes didn’t attend the ...