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East Palestine voters approve two charter amendments

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EAST PALESTINE — Voters in the village supported two charter amendments on the General Election ballot Tuesday. The amendments recommended by the Charter Review Committee and Village Council included the replacement of newspaper publication requirements as listed in several sections of the Charter to publication on the village’s official website; and changing how a member of council can be removed. “These Charter Amendments are very common sense improvements to the Charter that make day-to-day management of the Village more simple and efficient. This will improve day to day ...

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EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool High School Alumni Association (ELHSAA) Annual Pottery Online Auction is open for bidding until Nov. 17. Browse local pottery and memorabilia plus register to bid at http://bforg.com/ELHSAA. This is the largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds benefiting ...

Retired Judge Tobin visits Calcutta Rotary Club

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The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was retired Judge David Tobin. Tobin discussed the role a judge plays in a court trial and brought up some memorable cases he dealt with during his career on the bench. Pictured with Tobin (center) ...

On the calendar

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WED/11-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana School board, 5 p.m., high school media center County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant in Poland East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.; Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Eagles monthly drive thru with stuffed chicken breast, baked potato and vegetable; 4-6 p.m.; $11; 330-886-0397 Hanoverton Weingart Cousins, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Leetonia Village Council meeting, 6 p.m., ...

Liverpool Township residents say yes to fire levy

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LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – Voters have approved a new fire levy for Liverpool Township. According to complete but unofficial results, voters approved the 1.45-mill continuous levy 829 (58.34%) to 592 (41.66%) The Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department asked for its first tax increase in 16 years, which will support two stations. It is estimated to generate $127,425 annually. It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $51 a year. Fire Chief Jacob Russell said he is “really happy” with the outcome of the vote because the township needed it, and he thanked all the residents for ...

No problems reported during busy election

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LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco reported no problems at the polls on Election Day, saying it was very busy. She had predicted a turnout of 54 to 55%. There was a 16.61% percent actual turnout just with the early in-office and absentee voting. At the end of ...