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Southern Local to present ‘Rock of Ages’ (Youth Edition)

The Southern Local Drama Club will present its spring musical “Rock of Ages” (Youth Edition) March 13 through 15. This is a family-friendly adaptation of the classic jukebox musical that features 1980s songs and fashions. The Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7 p.m. and the Sunday ...

Nonprofit, founder accused of stealing donations

LISBON — East Liverpool resident Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing, the nonprofit she founded, stand accused of allegedly stealing at least $150,000 or more in charitable donations for personal use over a four-year period. Kiger, 52, Westfield Road, was served Thursday with a ...

CCCTC Sophomore Showcase

Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) hosted its annual Sophomore Showcase event Thursday, providing information on what programs are available and how to register.

Leetonia council tables lease pact with railroad

LEETONIA — Council members tabled action on an agreement with Norfolk Southern to lease 2.34 acres along the railroad tracks next to the village’s splash pad until their solicitor can review the language. During Wednesday night’s regular meeting, Roman Ferry, Leetonia’s assistant ...

Sections of Salem’s new K-8 building going up

SALEM — New sections of the school district’s new K-8 school building are being raised. During the board of education’s February meeting Treasurer Mike Douglas told the board that structural steel has been going up “relatively quickly lately” at the site of the new school. He said ...

Wellsville council discusses actions to take against nuisance properties

WELLSVILLE — Nuisance properties will be coming down once the weather breaks. Mayor Bob Boley told council members during their meeting Tuesday that the Columbiana County land bank should begin demolition on some of the nuisance properties in the village when the weather starts warming up. ...

Wellsville man pleads guilty to escape and other charges

LISBON — A man facing charges of escape, possession of a deadly weapon, vandalism, criminal damaging and drug counts from multiple incidents was recently sentenced to 24 months in prison. Bradley Michael Cianni, 40, last known address Riverside Avenue, Wellsville, pleaded guilty in ...

Ex-husband appeals conviction of murdering Leetonia teacher

LISBON — William P. Long Jr., the Lisbon man convicted of killing his ex-wife, Michelle, a Leetonia teacher, on Nov. 29, 2023 filed a notice of appeal Wednesday afternoon to challenge his conviction and life sentence. The appeal was filed by attorney Edward Czopur in the Seventh District ...