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County ESC approves changes in treasurer personnel

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LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has hired a new treasurer and is also working to improve the Opportunity School. Current Treasurer Lucas Cooper’s resignation was approved by the ESC board in June. During a special meeting of the board in July the board approved hiring Sean Gaffney as his replacement. Cooper submitted his resignation in order to accept a position with the West Branch Local School District. Cooper served as ESC Treasurer since 2022 and will continue through July 31, which is when his resignation takes effect. In the meantime, ...

Appeals court upholds sentence of former teacher convicted of having obscene images

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YOUNGSTOWN (WKBN) — The Seventh District Court of Appeals this week upheld a 25-year sentence given to a former teacher who pleaded guilty in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court to having obscene images of children. The appeals court said that 25 consecutive 12-month sentences given to 70-year-old James Watt in January by Judge Megan Bickerton after he pleaded guilty to 45 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor were proper. Watt had appealed the sentences being consecutive, saying that his sentence should be remanded because the judge could not show that the trial court ...

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Common Pleas NEW CASES Capital One, N.A., Independence, vs. Kenneth C. Faust, West Main Street, East Palestine; collection sought of alleged $3,304 debt. Nathaniel Brady, Youngstown, vs. A Plus Powder Coaters, Inc., Kauffman Avenue, Columbiana, and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Columbus; appeal of claim denial. Citimortgage, Inc., Ewing, N.J., vs. Peggy Streit, Forbes Road, Wellsville, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Forbes Road, Wellsville property. DOCKET ENTRIES County Treasurer vs. Ross Holt; payment plan entered, case stayed. County Treasurer vs. Rocci ...

United Local starts work on Capital Plan

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HANOVERTON — The United Local School District is beginning work on a Capital Plan for the district. The idea for a Capital Plan was broached by Board of Education member RuthAnn Rinto in June. At that time, District Treasurer Melissa Baker said that she and Superintendent Lance Hostetler agreed there is a need for a Capital Plan. According to minutes of that meeting, Rinto suggested the district begin with the Transportation Department in September and have a document completed by April of 2027. In July the board met and approved items for the upcoming school year, including a ...

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Lepper Library upcoming events LISBON — Lepper Library will host the following upcoming events: Summer Reading Finale Today 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Dave (Whiz Bang) presents the World of Dinosaurs Science Finale. Following the program, prizes will be awarded and then pizza from Italo’s will be served on the front lawn. Participants will also choose a free book for participating in the Summer Reading Program. All readers of all ages are welcome. Visit the libary at the Columbiana County Fair Wednesday, Aug. 5, noon to 1 p.m. Find library personnel at the fair for a special ...