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Former local police chief pleads guilty to assaulting victim again

LISBON — Former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson Jackson recently entered a guilty plea to prosecutor’s information for a fourth-degree felony charge of domestic violence in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Jackson, 53, Campground Road, Wellsville, waived being indicted and agreed to plea to prosecutor’s information instead, with sentencing set for Dec. 17. According to the plea agreement, the state will recommend a 12-month prison sentence and oppose community control, but if community control is granted, will request local incarceration or a term at the Eastern ...

Blood drive planned at Beaver Local

LISBON — A blood drive is being planned at the Beaver Local School District. Student Council representatives Addie Green, McKenzie Ash, and Mason Boggs shared the plans with the Board of Education earlier this month. The drive is scheduled for Nov. 5 in partnership with the American Red Cross. According to information available online, requirements for the drive are that an individual must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent); must be in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds. Appointments can be scheduled via the American Red Cross. Photo ID is ...

Salem exploring oil and gas lease

SALEM — The city has taken the first step toward a potentially leasing city property for the collection of oil and gas. During its meeting Tuesday, the city council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing City Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello to request proposals and enter contracts for an oil and gas lease for all municipal owned property. Cappuzzello said the city had received inquiries about a potential lease from two developers with proposed rates of $4,500 to $4,750 per acre and that one of the companies had requested 1,200 acres. However, he said that as ...

Wellsville school board addresses student services

WELLSVILLE – The school board Monday approved multiple actions regarding student services. The board approved the eighth and ninth grades and CCP American History class field trip to Washington, D.C., the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, the GCL Education Services for the 2026-2027 school year, an agreement with NRG Business Marketing LLC through June 30, 2028, and the Gifted Identification and Service Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Under fiscal matters, the board accepted donations of $25 for Nutrition Services and $20 for Spirit Club; the financial report as ...

Community Briefs

Hammondsville Road to close for culvert pipe repair A portion of Hammondsville Road (also known as Dry Run) in Yellow Creek Township will be closed for 24 hours Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to a major repair on a culvert pipe. Travis Barcey and Family to sponsor Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Travis Barcey and Family. The menu will include penne pasta and meatballs, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, mandarin oranges. Dine in will park in ...

Going Batty at Beaver Local

Beaver Local first-grade students participated in Camp Fire’s “Going Batty” nature program. Students explored the world of bats and learned why they are so important to the balance of nature. Pictured, from left, Charliann Lockhart, Kaidynn Bair, Taje Marsden and Emma Mathess, students ...