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Liverpool Township trustees anticipate fire levy

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — The Liverpool Township trustees Tuesday approved a resolution of necessity requesting the county auditor to certify tax valuation information in anticipation of a levy in excess of the ten-mill limitation. During discussion over the need for a fire levy, trustee Mike Bahen noted that the Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department, which has two stations, is receiving less than half of what other departments with one station are receiving. Trustee Dennis Giambroni noted that the department has been operating for 16 years on the current levy which was passed ...

Western Pa. revolutionized energy extraction with new techniques, technology

Editor’s note: America would not be the nation it is today without its vast stores of natural resources. But those resources would have done us little good without individuals and companies willing to take risks. Much of that happened in Western Pennsylvania, where leading developments in ...

Canfield Fair Board says no hard alcohol will be sold at fair

CANFIELD (WKBN) — The Canfield Fair Board posted an open letter to the community Tuesday regarding the future of alcohol service at the fairgrounds. The board announced its plan in May to serve alcohol during this year’s fair after voters approved a ballot measure allowing the precinct to go from dry to wet. In the board’s letter Tuesday, it stated full proof spirits, which include hard alcohol such as whiskey, bourbon and vodka, will not be permitted for sale. “The Canfield Fair is not unique in addressing this issue, as many state and county fairs across Ohio and the ...

Rulli says bill will end predatory litigation by ‘radical groups’

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced a bill he said will end predatory litigation by “radical special-interest groups” against the federal government filed under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The act, passed in 1980, authorizes the awarding of attorneys’ fees and litigation costs to certain individuals, small businesses and other entities that prevail against the federal government in judicial proceedings and certain adversary adjudications when the government’s position is not substantially justified, according to the Administrative Conference of the United States, ...

On the calendar

FRI/6-26 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 40 percent off dresses and skirts. Market on Main weekend. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn ...

Community Briefs

No parking order to be in effect beginning July 6 Wellsville Mayor Bob Boley has issued a no parking order beginning July 6 on 10th Street from Commerce to Main on the northbound/right side of the road. This will remain in effect for approximately one week as all the telephone poles on that side of the street are replaced. Crews will need room to drill holes for the new poles. Later in July, poles will be replaced on Main Street between 10th and 18th streets. Banquet in Salem to be sponsored by Friends of the Banquet The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 ...