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Goshen Township trustees approve 2027 tax budget

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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees approved the township’s 2027 tax budget in its meeting Tuesday. Fiscal Officer Michele Barratt stressed that the tax budget is distinct from the township’s operating budget, which is reviewed and approved by the trustees annually, and are best projections for use by the county. She explained that 2026 marked the first time in more than 20 years that Mahoning County had not waived the requirement for townships to compile and submit a tax budget to the budget commission. “[The tax budget] is a breakdown of all the different funds that ...

Electrical panel arrives for East Palestine pool, opening date still to be determined

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EAST PALESTINE — The long-awaited electrical panel for the public pool at Village Park has arrived, but an opening date is still to be determined as the village works to have the pool operational. Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy provided an update on the work during the Monday council meeting. He said that the electrical panel is being installed and the next step is for the pool surface to be plastered and filled. The pool has been unavailable to the public as the village awaited the arrival of the necessary panel. While the village works to get the pool functional an openings ...

Jury trial remains set in child porn possession case

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LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 for an Illinois man charged for allegedly possessing images of child pornography after being caught in a sex-for-hire sting in 2024. Vincent John Bianconi, 36, last known address Chicago Heights, Ill., appeared in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Scott Washam for another status hearing Thursday. He was accompanied by his attorney, Lawrence Stacey II. Washam said attorneys indicated there was no resolution of the case at this time, so it’s going to trial. The state was represented by county Assistant ...

Assistance available for failed septic systems

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LISBON — Columbiana County homeowners with failing septic systems may be eligible for financial assistance through a new $200,000 grant awarded to the Columbiana County Health District. The funding, provided through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, will help eligible homeowners repair or replace failing household sewage treatment systems or connect to a public sewer system. Depending on household income, the program will cover 50%, 85% or 100% of eligible project costs. To qualify, the septic system must meet Ohio's definition of a ...

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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SALEM BOE MEETING SET SALEM — The Salem Board of Education will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Monday at the high school to review board goals and the regular agenda. A regular board meeting will follow at 7 p.m. in the Salem High School library. LEPPER LIBRARY HOSTS GARDEN EXPERTS LISBON — The Ohio State University Extension will present "Ask a Master Gardener" sessions at the Lepper Library. The sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 21 and noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 18. For more information, contact the Columbiana County OSU Extension Office at ...

Ohio EPA says Canadian fires will worsen air quality

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COLUMBUS — The Ohio EPA issued a a statewide air quality advisory on Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. today until the air quality improves and the smoke has left the region. The Ohio EPA expects the wildfire smoke to enter northern Ohio in the early morning hours and into the entire state by the end of Thursday. The Air Quality Index could get into the unhealthy range. When air quality is in this range, some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups (due to medical conditions, ...