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Court News LISBON — A man accused of stealing a firearm, money and a video game system two years ago in East Liverpool was recently sentenced in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court to 24 months in prison. Christian M. Bell, 30, last known address Youngstown, received credit for 194 days served for a lesser-included offense of third-degree felony burglary (originally second-degree), third-degree felony grand theft when the property is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, and fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Charges of felony theft, misdemeanor theft and felony aggravated ...

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EAST LIVERPOOL — The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) Finance Committee met prior to the full board of trustees meeting Sept. 16 to discuss and review the CIC’s current loans and account balances. Committee member Connie Javens told the board that all loans made to area businesses, including Coppa’s Mutts & Cuts, D’s Crafts and Cravings LLC, Kerr (M&K Winery) and Ray Stephens, who has three outstanding, are all overdue in their payments. Coppa’s Mutts & Cuts has a principal balance of $26,531.87, with monthly payments of $550, is behind $8,610 in payments. D’s ...

East Liverpool school board members issue a call for help

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EAST LIVERPOOL — Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig shared his thoughts on the state report for the East Liverpool City School District with school board members Thursday night, with board members encouraging the public to get involved. Ludwig highlighted that the Career Tech Program maintained a five-star rating earning eight out of nine markers for that program. He noted that the College and Career Readiness increased and is on the right track, and that North and Westgate elementary schools are the pride of the district. “Looking ahead, we have work to do and I think ...

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Lisbon First Christian Church Rummage Sale First Christian Church, 225 E. Washington St., Lisbon, will hold a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Donations will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. today through Wednesday. Salem Historical Society Ghost Trolley Tours Salem Historical Society Ghost Trolley Tours will be held at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 10, 16, 24 and 30; and 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 23. Tour guide Sally Renee will take passengers through Salem after dark and shares some of the stories that have lingered long after the ...

Wellsville school board approves multiple agenda items

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WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school board approved several agenda items following an executive session for personnel matters. While the agenda stated the executive session was to consider the discipline of a public employee, Board President Gary Althiser said it was for the consideration of the employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public official, which is how the Ohio Sunshine Manual list the allowed topics for an executive session under personnel. After returning to an open meeting from the nearly three-hour long executive session, board ...