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Tops 1341

Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church on Oct. 6, with Mary Gailey, leader, presiding. Marlene Reynolds was the best loser and Gailey was the runner up. They chose potato chips and candy as the junk food for the coming week. The drawing winners were: food chart and 50/50, Dorothy ...

Quilt raffle

The Wellsville Carnegie Public Library is holding a quilt raffle to raise money for the library’s programs. The proceeds from the raffle of the twin size quilt donated by Diane Johnson, a friend of the library’s, will benefit the Friends of the Wellsville Carnegie Public Library and be used ...

Rededication service

The congregation of Grace Presbyterian Church celebrated the completion of the sanctuary remodel with a rededication service held on Sunday, Oct. 12. The floor of the sanctuary sustained severe water damage totaling about $100,000. The service was led by Pastor Rick Stanley, with singing led by ...

EL Christian School receives donation

Alfred S Fricano, treasurer of the Holy Trinity Parish Knights of Columbus Council 507, presents a donation of $500 to Helen McGinnis of East Liverpool Christian School in support of Christian education. (Submitted photo)

Flags ordered at half-staff, benefit set for fallen trooper

CANFIELD — In honor of the life and service of Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds throughout Mahoning County, the Ohio ...

New water tower expected to be in operation next month

LISBON — Lisbon’s new water tower is set to go online next month, Lisbon Board of Public Affairs Chairman Bill Hoover said. The tower was a much-needed improvement to the village infrastructure and will improve water pressure at the north end of Lisbon. The $4.2 million project – ...

Government shutdown shows no effect on county food assistance program

LISBON — The agency which oversees food assistance and other federally-funded programs to help low-income families isn’t feeling the effect just yet of the federal government shutdown, according to the local agency director. Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Director ...

Southern Local BOE approves five-year forecast

SALINEVILLE — The Southern Local Board of Education has approved its five-year financial forecast and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, setting a positive outlook for the district’s financial future. District Treasurer Greg Sabbato presented a detailed 20-page fiscal report outlining ...

BWD Board of Trustees approves reassignments for two employees

WELLSVILLE — The Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees approved requests for the reassignment of two employees during Thursday’s board meeting. Jason Bahen, currently a distribution foreman, requested to be reassigned to distribution crew leader. Greg Beatty, currently the ...

Health board meeting in Salem ends due to lack of quorum

SALEM — The board of health’s meeting Wednesday came to a premature end due to the lack of a quorum. Board Member Bill Wilkins, who has served on the board since 2019, resigned his position effective immediately on Oct. 9 in the wake of a medical emergency experienced by a family member. ...