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East Liverpool school board approves SRO contract, other personnel for 26-27 school year

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Board of Education approved several personal matters including resignations, hirings and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the school resource officers (SRO) during the first board meeting of the 2026-2027 school year, which coincided with the first day of school. The MOU is with the East Liverpool Police Department whose officers serve as SROs. Board members approved and accepted the resignation of Anthony Cusick, ninth grade assistant football coach. Cusick was then approved for the ninth grade football coach position. The board ...

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THU/9-3 Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. East Liverpool Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room; for children ages birth to 36 months East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Caring Hands Food Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ; clean ...

Several animals die in Salem house fire

SALEM — A Salem house fire Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of several animals. According to a Facebook post by the Salem Fire Department, the department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Highland Avenue, finding heavy smoke in the rear of the structure. In a separate post by the Columbiana County Humane Society, agent Fabian Pike confirmed there were a total of seven animals on site. Three dogs were saved while four cats perished. The Salem Police Department transported the dogs to a local animal hospital for treatment. “The true heroes in this situation ...

Salem council honors longtime police officer on retirement

SALEM — City council honored the service of the Salem’s longest serving officer as he enters retirement. During its meeting Tuesday, council unanimously approved a resolution commending Lt. Dave Casto for his 36 years of dedicated service to the Salem Police Department from Jan. 20, ...

Sebring’s B.L. Miller Elementary students start school with a splash

SEBRING — Dozens of B.L. Miller Elementary students didn’t begin their school year in typical fashion. Over 60 students enjoyed an afternoon of swimming at the Alliance YMCA as a reward for completing a summer workbook challenge. Teachers and Nichole Hanley, principal of B.L. Miller ...