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Federal funding secured for railroad overpass in Salem

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LISBON — Federal funding sought to build a railroad overpass over South Lincoln Avenue in Salem is apparently on the way, according to press releases issued Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio. The two legislators announced they secured the funding “to improve railway safety and mobility in Salem by eliminating a railroad crossing at Lincoln Avenue.” The press release from Rulli announced the federal funding totals $21 million and noted the grant clears the way for construction to move forward. Both the Columbiana County ...

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Community Day Camp homemade soup fundraiser Community Day Camp of North Lima will host a homemade soup fundraiser. Orders will be pre-sale only. Call Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ at 330-549-2169 to order by Nov. 8. Orders can be picked up on Nov. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m at Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Choices of soup are baked potato, vegetable beef, 15-bean soup, wedding soup and broccoli soup. The cost is $10 per quart. All proceeds will benefit the community day camp program which will be July 26 through July 30. St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ ...

Plea deal set in death of horses at Salem Township stable

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LISBON — The cruelty to animals case against Heather J. Birkmire in the deaths of five horses at Pure Gold Stables last year is now set for a plea and sentencing hearing at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 29. Birkmire, 46, Eagleton Road, Lisbon, was present in the Columbiana County Municipal Court building, but did not appear in the courtroom after attorneys for both sides met behind closed doors with Judge Danielle Menning. Nothing was placed on the record during what was scheduled as a status conference hearing, but when attorneys returned, the case was reset for a plea and sentencing hearing. ...

Washingtonville man gets jail time for upskirt videos

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LISBON — A Washingtonville man accused of strategically placing his cell phone on a shelf to video record under women’s skirts while working at Family Dollar in Leetonia must serve at least 95 days in jail for misdemeanors of voyeurism and possession of criminal tools. Shane Alston Beckert, 22, Stocking Street, entered a plea of no contest and was found guilty of these newer charges for a previously unidentified victim from a Sept. 30 incident. He was fined $200 and sentenced to 120 days in jail, with credit for 25 days served, leaving a total of 95 days to serve in the county ...

CCBDD to hold several fall events at Robert Bycroft School

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LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Development Disabilities announced a variety of events to be held in in October and November at the Robert Bycroft School during its Oct. 21. The events will includ a Halloween Dance today, a Veterans Day program on Nov. 1 and a Thanksgiving luncheon. Superintendent William Devon announced that October is an Inclusive Employee Month and that the Northeast Ohio Branch of the ARC recently held its 15th annual Family Advocacy Conference. Board members voted to rescind a policy for Service, Support Administrator Pay and approve a newer version ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A resident on Black Road, Center Township, reported at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday that a white vehicle drove through his property and the driver asked for firewood, then the vehicle left the property. A deputy checked the area, but didn’t find anyone. — A woman on Salineville Road West, Salineville called at 9:07 p.m. Saturday to request an ambulance at her residence because she was having a medical issue, then dispatch said she started arguing with a man and the line was disconnected. Upon arrival, Salineville first responders and Northstar EMS were on the scene. ...