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Leetonia approves purchase of new truck for the police department

LEETONIA — Village council approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the police department in its recent meeting. Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the police department from Asia Motor Inc. Police Chief Allen Haueter said the Silverado would cost $54,000 and come fully outfitted for service. Council also unanimously authorized the installation of automated load systems for the EMS department’s power cots in both of its ambulances by Myers Equipment Corporation in Canfield at a cost not to exceed $8,000. ...

On the calendar

WED/8-26 East Liverpool East Liverpool Board of Education Finance Committee, 9 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Community Campfire & Bible Study (outside), 6 p.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; Outdoor showing of the movie “23 Blast, ” 9 p.m., snacks provided, bring chairs; free event New Springfield Springfield Township ...

Man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend appointed new counsel

LISBON — The man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last year in East Liverpool has new appointed counsel after his hired attorneys withdrew and he was declared indigent. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for a motion hearing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton on Monday. A final status hearing remains set for 9 a.m. Oct. 19, with a jury trial set at 9 a.m. Oct. 27. His defense attorneys, Bruce Williams and Christine Falconer, filed a motion July 30 asking for a court order allowing ...

Highway patrol graduates assigned to local posts

COLUMBUS – Three Ohio State Highway Patrol graduates on the 179th Academy Class have been assigned to local posts. Adrian Krzeszowiec has been assigned to the Lisbon Post while Mason T. Amodio and Zane D. Chiody will join the Canfield Post. Graduates reported to their assigned posts Sunday. ...

Community briefs

Salem LCBA to meet Loyal Christian Benevolent Association, Branch 654, will meet Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Members will enjoy a covered dish dinner. Hostesses will be Carol Rea and Mary Walker. New members are welcome and more information can be obtained by calling Rose at 330-337-8353. Masonic Scout ceremony and dinner The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge will be presenting the Daniel Carter Beard Award to Troop 2012 Scout Master and Master Mason Michael McGown at a ceremony and dinner to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12. The ...