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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rulli introduces childcare oversight bill

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced legislation to require states to explain how they coordinate data and processes to catch potential fraud in childcare oversight. The Stop Child Care Fraud Act amends the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The proposal would ...

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 ...

Ohio House passes bill prompted by Girard safety-service director

The Ohio House unanimously passed a bill removing residency requirements by the state for city safety and/or service directors, which was prompted by Girard Safety-Service Director Mark Ragozine not living in that city. State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, whose district includes Girard, ...

On the calendar

MON/3-2 East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine East Palestine Library, Kids Play Group, 11 a.m. Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., Swiss steak in tomato gravy with parsley potatoes and vegetable; $9; dine in or carry out, ...