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Megan Reiter named fiscal officer at Rodman Public Library

ALLIANCE – When Megan Reiter was a little girl, she used to pretend that she worked at a library. The 2007 Marlington High School graduate doesn’t have to make believe any longer after being appointed fiscal officer at Rodman Public Library. “I’m very excited to be here,” said ...

East Liverpool woman pleads not guilty to endangering children found in deplorable living conditions

LISBON — A woman accused of endangering children in alleged living conditions at a house on First Avenue, East Liverpool which included cockroaches and animal feces appeared in court Friday. A pretrial was set Oct. 7 in Columbiana County Municipal Court for Sarah Ann Dobbins, 41, Wilbert Avenue, East Liverpool, who entered a not guilty plea to misdemeanor endangering children during her video arraignment. Her bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety and she remained in jail Friday. According to an affidavit filed by East Liverpool Police Detective Jon Price, he responded on July 7 to ...

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 ...

On the calendar

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 ...