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East Palestine 140th annual commencement

The East Palestine community turned out in force to celebrate the graduating class of 2026, and the 50th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1976 at the district’s 140th annual commencement ceremony Saturday. The class of 2026 included 71 graduates with five valedictorians. The ...

Former county park board members sworn back in

LISBON — Tom Butch and Eileen Dray-Bardon are back as members of the Columbiana County Park District Board after being appointed and sworn in Thursday afternoon. The remaining three spots on the board may be filled by Friday, Columbiana County Probate Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi said, with background checks pending. “I’m pleased that it’s moved along as quickly as it can at this point,” he said. As of May 22, there were no members on the board when former Chairman Joe Lawhorn resigned May 21 and Vice Chairman Crystal Siembida Boggs resigned on May 22, both at the request ...

Liverpool Township PD receives grant for vests

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — The Liverpool Township Police Department has received a grant for new vests for officers. Police Chief Jarod Kinemond said in his report to the trustees Tuesday that the department received the grant for the approximately $11,000 purchase. The grant is for $8,000, with a 25% township match. Kinemond also told the trustees that Officer Coltan Vollnogle has submitted his resignation and will be going to the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, he said car #1 needed to have two batteries replaced and car #8 needed two rear tires, an alignment and ...

Acton said she’ll work with both parties and veto legislation if needed

BOARDMAN — Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor, said she can work with those in both political parties but would not hesitate to veto legislation if needed. During a Wednesday campaign stop at the Structural Iron Workers Local 207’s apprenticeship building, Acton said, “I ...

America at 250: West Virginia born amid chaos of Civil War

Editor’s note: In the spring of 1861, the United States stood at its breaking point. For years, tensions between North and South had deepened. Nowhere was that more felt than in Virginia. While leaders in Richmond voted to join the Confederacy, many residents in the mountainous western ...

On the calendar

THU/5-28 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (60 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Speaker Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; open to ...