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Voters casting early ballots, turnout expected to surpass 2022

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LISBON — More than 15% of the registered voters have already cast ballots in Columbiana County less than a week before Election Day, with in-office voting this weekend expected to be busy. “I look for heavy turnout to come this weekend,” county Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco said when contacted Tuesday, the last day the board could issue an absentee ballot. Since starting Oct. 6, the in-office voting at the election board office, 7989 Dickey Drive, Suite 3, Lisbon, has been steady. The schedule continues from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday, then 8 ...

Cutrona faces challenge from Kripchak for state Senate

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State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, is seeking reelection to the 33rd Ohio Senate District seat, facing Democrat Michael Kripchak in the Nov. 3 race. The district includes all of Mahoning, Columbiana and Carroll counties. The district favors Republicans by about 12% based on statewide partisan election results. Cutrona was appointed June 26, 2024, to the position, succeeding Republican Michael Rulli of Salem, and was elected in November 2024 to the remaining two years of that four-year term. This election is for a full four-year term. Before joining the state Senate, Cutrona was ...

Man accused of stabbing juvenile at football game appears in court

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LISBON — The man accused of allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old juvenile during the football game Friday night at Patterson Field in East Liverpool will face a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Romelo Ka’Ron Harrison, 19, McCoy Avenue, East Liverpool, made his initial appearance for arraignment in Columbiana County Municipal Court via video Monday morning before Judge Danielle Menning. He’s charged with felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, and remains jailed under a bond of $500,000 cash or surety. The bond was ...

West Branch FFA members participate in Beef Quality Assurance

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BELOIT - West Branch FFA students recently participated in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training at the school barn with Haley Shoemaker from Ohio State University Extension. The training gave students an opportunity to build their knowledge of responsible livestock care and learn why good ...

CAA of Columbiana County plans Designer Purse Bingo

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LISBON – The CAA 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo is fast approaching and we’d love to have you take part in afternoon of fun, all for a great cause. The event is planned Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Washingtonville VFW, 575 S. County Road, Washingtonville. Doors open at 3 p.m. that day, with ...

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Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs to host Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Program SALEM — The Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs will host a dinner and special program recognizing all veterans at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Salem Memorial Building–World War Memorial, 785 E. State St. Admission is free for veterans and $10 for guests. The evening will feature John King of Ashtabula portraying Abraham Lincoln. King has received the Abraham Lincoln Award in Gettysburg and has performed in numerous states, bringing the life and legacy of America’s 16th president to audiences. ...