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Two townships receive findings for recovery in audit

LISBON — The state auditor’s office recently issued findings for recovery against two local townships in audits released this week, with the findings for Madison Township totaling $63,654 and the findings against Unity Township totaling $1,401. The Madison Township audit covered 2022 and 2023 and noted findings for recovery for late fees and penalties paid, a wrong pay rate used for an employee, improperly paid health insurance reimbursements, paid time off and comp time for another employee, improperly paid health insurance reimbursements and paid time off for yet another employee ...

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SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Fairfield Ruritan Club barbecue chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m., Grace Church on South Main Street; half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie; $12 in advance, $13 at the door; carry out only; for reservations call Rick at 330-921-1173. County Free scrap tire collection event, 9 a.m.-noon, ...

THE COURTS

Common Pleas NEW CASES Jonathan Rydarowicz, Lisbon Road, Leetonia, vs. Jenna R. Rydarowicz, Santa Ana, Calif.; divorce sought. Brandi J. Ott, Belmont Avenue, East Liverpool, vs. Rebecca M. Ott, Brown Street, Lisbon; divorce sought. Amanda J. Pike, state Route 164, Lisbon, vs. Ann M. Beals, formerly known as Ann M. Neff, and Jennifer L. Dobbins, formerly known as Jennifer L. Coppock, both Oak Street, Lisbon, et al.; partition and sale of property on Oak Street, Lisbon sought, with plaintiff seeking one-third of the proceeds and one-third fair rental value of property. Homesafe ...

90-day pause of Ohio gas tax will begin Sunday

COLUMBUS - Ohioans’ gas-tax holiday will begin Sunday now that Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 519 that suspends the state’s gasoline tax for three months. Ohio House Bill 519 reduces the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from 38.5 cents and 47 cents, respectively, to 1 cent per gallon, according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission. Taxes on other motor fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane and liquified natural gas are not affected. The reduction will take effect three days after DeWine’s signature, which is Sunday. It’s set to ...