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Perry Twp. VFD issues press release regarding arrest of assistant fire chief

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department and Association issued a press release Wednesday regarding the recent arrest of Assistant Fire Chief Anthony F. Constantino, with Fire Chief Brandon Smith saying they are aware of the situation. “Our priority remains the safety ...

Women who operated three illicit massage parlors sentenced

YOUNGSTOWN — Three women accused of operating illicit massage parlors in Beaver and Springfield townships in 2024 entered guilty pleas Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court and received probationary sentences. Aixin Cheng, 54, of Virginia, pleaded guilty to a high-level felony of ...

Jason Aldean, Eric Church to headline two-day YLIVE

Jason Aldean will make his first Youngstown appearance, and Eric Church will play his first local show in 14 years as 2026’s YLIVE headliners. Aldean will perform July 10, and Church will play the following evening. For the first time since 2019, YLIVE will return to Youngstown State ...

Upcoming events at Rodman Public Library

ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library will host a variety of events in the coming weeks. Cookbook Club After taking a break for the holidays, Rodman Public Library’s Cookbook Club will resume meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Cookbook Club, a group for cooking and baking enthusiasts, meets on ...

Community Calendar

THU/1-22 Beloit Chicken and biscuit drive-thru dinner, 4-6 p.m., Bunker Hill U.M.C 15096 W. Middletown Road. Homemade chicken and gravy with homemade biscuits, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw or applesauce and cake. $12 adult, children 4–12, $6. Carry-out only until gone. ...

State changes will financially impact BLSD

LISBON — Changes at the state level will significantly impact the Beaver Local School District financially, according to District Treasurer Stacy Williams. Williams told the board of education during its recent meeting that Ohio House Bill 129 and House Bill 186 will result in a total ...

State Rep. Rob Blasdel will seek reelection

NEW WATERFORD – State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) will be seeking reelection in the May Primary. Robb Blasdel officially filed her petitions at the Columbiana County Board of Elections Tuesday to seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 79th ...

Heggy’s files lawsuit against contractor who demolished Schory building

LISBON — Heggy’s in Salem is seeking monetary damages against the contractor who demolished the former Schory building on East State Street for claims which include negligence, trespass, nuisance and breach of contract. The restaurant located at 296 E. State St., Salem sustained damage ...

Trump’s Greenland threats spark outrage from EU

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s pledge to provoke a sweeping tariff fight with Europe to get his way in taking control of Greenland has left many of America’s closest allies warning of a rupture with Washington capable of shattering the NATO alliance that had once seemed ...

Wind and cold temps add challenge to fighting house fire

EAST LIVERPOOL — There were no injuries to firefighters or residents during a house fire at 512 First Ave. Monday night. The residence was owner occupied and the residents were able to get out of the house with their dog and call 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s home. The East Liverpool Fire ...