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Inventors featured at annual wax museum event

LISBON — McKinley Elementary hosted its annual “wax museum” event Friday with a theme of “inventors.”  The annual event sees third-grade students research and play the roles of historical figures by creating information trifolds and writing, memorizing and delivering first-person ...

Donald Scott withdraws from court of appeals race

YOUNGSTOWN — Donald P. Scott withdrew from the Republican primary for the 7th District Court of Appeals, paving the way for Mahoning County Area Court Judge Molly K. Johnson to run unopposed. Scott said he decided to withdraw after “careful consideration” and discussions with Mahoning ...

Perry Township trustees discuss marijuana dispensary

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees discussed plans to open a marijuana dispensary within the township in its recent meeting. Trustee Russ Sinsley said he had received “around 20 to 30 calls” from people opposing the plans by local business owner Mike Dombrowski to open a dispensary ...

CCCTC addition still on schedule for December

LISBON — The new transportation addition for the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is still on schedule to be completed this December. An update on the project was given during the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center February board of education meeting. According to ...

Beaver Local preparing students for life after graduation

LISBON — The Beaver Local School District is making sure students have plenty of opportunities to prepare for life after graduation. High School Principal Aaron Walker told the school board in February that several junior and senior students attended the Future Path Leadership Presentation ...

Crestview saving over $10K a month with new start and stop times

COLUMBIANA — A change for school day start and stop times at the Crestview Local School District has saved the district more than $10,400 in fuel costs despite buses running more routes. Transportation Coordinator Annette Van Horn presented a year-to-year comparison on fuel costs, routes ...

Negotiations ongoing in basball bat attack case

LISBON — Negotiations remain ongoing in the attempted murder case against Frederick L. Harroff for a baseball bat attack against a woman last year, with another status hearing set for 8:30 a.m. March 19. Harroff, 66, appeared before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam ...