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New pretrial set for horse deaths so defense can review evidence

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LISBON — A new pretrial has been scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31 in the case against Heather J. Birkmire, who’s accused of cruelty to animals in the deaths of five horses last year at Pure Gold Stables in Salem Township. “I did receive a sizable amount of discovery I’m trying to go through. I’m asking for more time,” Birkmire’s defense attorney Ron Yarwood said. The state did not object to the continuance during a pretrial hearing Wednesday, with Columbiana County Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Bonish acknowledging there was a very large discovery in this case and the ...

nature+nurture maker’s market returns Saturday for 4th annual celebration of makers, nature, creativity and community

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SALEM – The 4th annual nature+nurture maker’s market returns to Historic Downtown Salem Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., once again coinciding with Freed Fest and bringing together kidpreneurs, artisans and makers, local organizations, educators, musicians, and families for a day celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, curiosity and community. This year’s market features more than 30 vendors and community guests, wrapping the downtown block around nature+nurture. Highlights include The Ohio State University Department of Entomology’s interactive United Titanium Bug Zoo, a ...

Youngstown State University

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2026 Spring Dean’s List Sydney Adkins of East Liverpool, majoring in College Credit Plus. Sawyer Aikens of New Springfield, majoring in Pre Radiologic Technology. Courtney Anderson of Negley, majoring in Primary/Primary Intervention Specialist Education. Rachel Bacha of Columbiana, majoring in Criminal Justice. Ethan Baker of Lisbon, majoring in Fire Science. Matilda Beagle of East Liverpool, majoring in Pre Nursing. Joseph Becher of Petersburg, majoring in Accounting. James Best of Columbiana, majoring in Finance CFP Track. Katlyn Bilbo of East Palestine, majoring ...

Kiducation holds vendor market

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Kiducation in Wellsville recently held its first Community Vendor Market. The Kiducation Financial Literacy group set up a booth featuring homemade organic products, T-shirts and pins, and a hot dog sale. Jenna Myers was the mastermind behind the event. (Submitted photo)

Authorities concerned for teen girl’s safety

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YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered Missing Child Alert for Zeniah Diaz, 13, who is missing. Zeniah was last seen July 27 in Youngstown. She was last seen wearing pajama pants and a gray shirt. She is believed to be with her noncustodial father, Hiram ...

Cool Cleansing

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Jax, a Charolais Cross steer, enjoys a bath with Elli Powers of Hanoverton manning the hose Tuesday at the Columbiana County Fair. A member of the Just Rite 4-H Club, Powers is a junior at United High School. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)