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CIC votes to pursue debt collection for defaulted loans

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Community Improvement Corporation will start the debt collection process for defaulted loans. During a full CIC board meeting, following CIC finance and property committee meetings, the board voted unanimously to start the debt collection process, which could include debt exams and garnishment against two business who have defaulted on their loans. The CIC is going after the principal amounts owed by Dee’s Crafts and Cravings in the amount of $4,528.13 and Coppa Mutts and Cutts in the amount of $26,531.81. The matter was discussed in a ...

On the calendar

WED/5-27 Calcutta Beaver Local school board, 6 p.m., special meeting for hiring personnel. Columbiana Midday Cabaret featuring Stan Miller, 1 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); $18; information and tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Mike’s Penn Ave Grille in Salem Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204; will include public input to discuss I.D.E.A. funds 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. Salem Salem High School Class of 1955, 11:30 a.m., ...

Final 4th Thursday Banquet in Salem

Friends of the Banquet will sponsor the 4th Thursday Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Thursday at the Salem Memorial Building. This will be the last 4th Thursday Banquet; only the 4th Thursday Banquet will be discontinued. The menu will include penne pasta and meatballs, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and pudding. Dine in will park behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individual in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a ...

East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics announces upcoming events

EAST LIVERPOOL – The East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics invites the community to enjoy its lineup of upcoming programs that highlight both the ceramic heritage of East Liverpool and the creativity that continues to inspire visitors today. – Clay Bird’s Nest Workshop Friday, May 29 at 5 p.m. Bring the beauty of spring indoors during a hands-on Clay Bird’s Nest Workshop led by artist Barbara Schmidt. Participants will create their own charming decorative bird’s nest using hand building clay techniques. Perfect for shelves, desks, garden nooks, or seasonal decor, each ...

Lisbon observes Memorial Day

The color guard leads off the parade in Lisbon to commemorate Memorial Day. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Wellsville school board votes against non-renewal of teacher’s contract

WELLSVILLE — During a special meeting of the Wellsville Board of Education Monday morning, board members voted against the non-renewal of fourth-grade teacher Mitchell McDowell’s contract, meaning his contract will be renewed and he will continue to teach at Daw Elementary. The special board meeting was called due to the motion being tabled during the May 18 meeting after a nearly four-hour executive session to discuss the matter without resolution. Even with the special meeting taking place on Memorial Day parents, family and staff members attended to show their support for ...