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New Waterford man accused of kidnapping woman facing felony charge

LISBON — A New Waterford man accused of kidnapping a woman from a daycare parking lot in Columbiana and forcing her to a secluded area while armed with a pistol is now facing a first-degree felony kidnapping charge, along with other charges. Jason N. Hartsough, 48, state Route 558, was one ...

Local funeral home owner goes viral on social media

SALEM — The owner of a local funeral home is challenging the taboo around talking about death and increasing awareness of the benefits of funeral pre-planning through their viral social media videos. Dan Madden, the owner of Stark Memorial Funeral Home, said he has always maintained an ...

Beaver Local seniors recognized for outstanding academic achievement

The Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Program was established by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) to promote and recognize outstanding academic achievement. One senior from the county in Ohio receives this annual honor and Zach Redman has been nominated as Beaver ...

East Liverpool High School Scholar of the Month

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School has named Presley Jones, a senior and member of the Class of 2026, as the May Scholar of the Month. Presley ranks in the top 10 of her class with a 3.9 GPA and has distinguished herself as a dedicated student, leader and role model. She serves as ...

Wellsville Fire Department hires new firefighter

WELLSVILLE — Firefighter Bruce Minamyer is the newest member of the Wellsville Fire Department. Mayor Bob Boley conducted the swearing in ceremony Wednesday morning. Village council had already approved Minamyer’s hire Tuesday night. Minamyer is a veteran firefighter with 19 years of ...

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THU/5-7 Alliance Kids Crafting program, 4 p.m., Rodman Public Library Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., instant tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (57 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by ...

Voters say yes to liquor options and no to additional tax levies

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco was spot on with her prediction for voter turnout — she said 20% — the total Tuesday night was 20.47%, with 13,029 total ballots cast. Voters said yes to all local liquor options, no to additional tax levies in St. Clair ...

Leetonia votes down village income tax increase

LEETONIA— Leetonia voters denied a proposed 0.5% increase in village income tax for safety forces and the village general fund in Tuesday’s Primary Election. According to final but unofficial results, the proposed increase failed by a vote of 192 (62.95%) against and 113 (37.05%) in ...