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THU/7-16 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building Calcutta NARVRE (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees) monthly meeting, 11 a.m., JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 state Route 170; information, Rocco at 330-853,3045 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation County Columbiana County Energy Special Improvement District, Inc. Board of Directors, 10 a.m., 7860 Lincole Place, Lisbon Area Singles, 6 p.m., ...

Columbiana County park board reverses Scenic Vista rental fees

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board voted 4-1 this week to undo the previous board’s approval of rental fees for the pavilion and log cabin at Scenic Vista Park, with district commissioner Neal Bayless casting the lone no vote. “I think there should be a nominal fee on them to keep them maintained,” Bayless said when asked about his no vote. Park District Chairman Tom Butch said the previous board voted to approve the fees but did not vote in a policy to govern the fees. In March, the previous board agreed to set fees of $50 for use of the open air pavilion and ...

Goshen Township trustees approve two new police officers

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — Two new officers have joined the Goshen Police District. Township trustees unanimously approved the hires of Kyle Vacha and Raymond Janecko as part-time officers in their meeting Tuesday. Police Chief John Calko said that Vacha has served as a deputy for the Mahoning ...

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WED/7-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board moved to July 16 at 6 p.m. County Columbiana County comissioners meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse, Lisbon. Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., health district office, state Route 45, Lisbon. East Liverpool Friends of the Carnegie Public Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnegie Library’s Community Room Board of Education Athletic Committee, 10:30 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine East ...

Columbiana city residents asked to reduce energy consumption during heatwave

COLUMBIANA — As temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s in the eastern United States, in the upcoming days, City of Columbiana electric customers are being asked to conserve power to benefit community electric rates. “Community Energy Savings Days” is a response program for when demand for electricity is expected to be high. Columbiana customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 4 to 7 p.m. today and then continue until Friday if temperatures remain in the 90s. Lance Willard, City Manager for the City of Columbiana, ...

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EP Eagles sirloin tip and noodle dinner East Palestine Eagles is having their monthly sirloin tip and noodle drive thru today, July 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner is sirloin tip and noodles, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $11. This is a drive thru so stay inside your air conditioned car for delivery or come in and eat in the air conditioned dining hall in to-go containers. Call 330-853-8483 to reserve meal(s). Celebrating Seniors Lunch in Columbiana First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., will host Celebrating Seniors Lunch, a free catered luncheon for seniors (free-will offering ...