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CCCTC September Student of the Month

LISBON — Rylee Cloutier is the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center’s September Student of the Month. Rylee is a senior from Crestview High School and is enrolled in the Health Academy (HA) Program under the instruction of Pam Dawson. She is a member of both the National ...

THE COURTS

Common Pleas NEW CASES Elizabeth A. Cassidy, Middletown, vs. Betty J. Kalbes, Youngstown, and Progressive Insurance Co.; compensation for expenses incurred in a traffic crash July 10, 2025 Nicolas Patrone, New Waterford, vs. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., The Home Depot Inc., Home Express Delivery Service LLC and Temco Logistics Authority LLC; compensation sought for an allegedly faulty installation of a stove Columbiana County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Alexadra M. Brandt, Lisbon; collection sought of alleged delinquent tax Columbiana County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Jerry Skaggs, Beloit, ...

Patient advocates laud Trump’s new healthcare accountability, transparency rule

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration’s final rule on “Transparency in Coverage” that intends to help fulfil the promise of healthcare affordability has been met favorably by advocacy groups as something that will bring accountability to healthcare and lower costs for Americans. Founder and chairman of PatientRightsAdvocate.org Cynthia A. Fisher told The Center Square that the Trump administration “took a transformative step to lower health care costs, stop overcharges, and hold insurers and hospitals accountable,” by its Transparency in Coverage (TiC) final ...

East Palestine eyes alternative health care plans

EAST PALESTINE — The village is looking at alternative health care plans in an effort to reduce costs. On Sept. 28 it was announced that the newly formed Health Care Review Committee will meet soon for the purpose of reviewing the proposed plan and seeking information on affordability compared to other municipalities. Council Clerk Misti Martin said that last year the village began exploring alternative health care plans after identifying healthcare costs are a substantial portion of the annual expenditures. The village currently has health care insurance through Anthem for its ...

Lisbon school board moves helped prepare for start of year

LISBON — The Lisbon school board made a lot of moves in recent meetings to prepare for the school year, including agreements to help maintain the buildings and personnel matters. The board approved a proposal from Tremco of $6,851 for gym roof repairs and a one-year service agreement with Tremco for 16,942. With Gardiner, a three-year HVAC maintenance agreement was approved for $28,386 annually and a one-year Intelligent Service agreement was approved for 413,740 paid quarterly. The board approved an agreement with Travco Behavioral Health, Inc. to provide counseling and wellness ...

On the calendar

THU/10-8 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (50 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m, followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. This month marks a celebration of 30 years of doing bingo and will feature specials every week. This week cake and ice cream will be served. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market ...