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Salem loses attempt to challenge annexation denial

Local News June 30, 2026

LISBON —The Supreme Court of Ohio recently passed on hearing a case regarding a proposed annexation on Beechwood Road, with the city of Salem losing its attempt to challenge the denial of the annexation the city required for water and sewer service. “Upon consideration of the jurisdictional memoranda filed in this case, the court declines to accept jurisdiction of the appeal,” the one-line entry signed by Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy said. The city of Salem filed the notice of appeal in April to challenge a 2-1 decision by the Seventh District Court of Appeals which denied ...

Columbiana city residents asked to conserve energy during heat wave

Local News June 30, 2026

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 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, through Friday, July 3. Lance Willard, City Manager for the City of Columbiana, said, “As a municipal ...

THE COURTS

Court News June 30, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Ally Bank, Solon, vs. Marci M. Macuso-Kirkpatrick, Washington Street, Leetonia; collection sought of alleged $5,160 debt. Ryan Rossi, Metz Road East, Columbiana, vs. Imperial Glazing Concepts, Inc., Niles, and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Columbus; appeal of claim denial. U.S. Bank National Association, Owensboro, Ky., vs. Kelly Applegate, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Minerva Street, East Liverpool property. U.S. Bank National Association, Greenville, S.C., vs. Mary Browning, also known as Mary J. ...

Lisbon school board approves salary increases for classified staff

Local News June 30, 2026

LISBON — Classified workers in the Lisbon school district recently received the same salary increases as the teachers, with a 3% wage increase starting July 1, 2026, a 2.5% wage increase the following year and then another 3% wage increase starting July 1, 2028. Classified personnel include the secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, aides and cooks. The Lisbon school board approved the classified agreement during the June regular meeting, with Superintendent Joe Siefke saying the classified staff is treated no differently than the teachers. “They got a raise the same as the ...

Columbiana County Summer Crisis Help

Local News June 30, 2026

LISBON – Community Action Agency’s HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) runs July 1 through Sept. 30. Appointments for the HEAP Summer Crisis may be made by calling the automated phone service at 330-892-8880. The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older) or households that can provide medical documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health. This year, households that have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, or are trying to establish new electric service are eligible. The HEAP Summer ...

Buckeye Water District shares audit results

Local News June 30, 2026

WELLSVILLE – The results for the Buckeye Water District (BWD) 2022-2023 audit were shared during Thursday’s trustees meeting. Tiffany Chetock, BWD fiscal officer, shared that following the exit conference with the Ohio State Auditor’s office on May 21, the audit results revealed no citations, no findings for recovery, no deficiencies in internal controls, no material weaknesses and no instances of noncompliance with laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements. Chetock noted that during the exit interview, the auditor of state’s office said the BWD had achieved the ...