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Lepper Library July Display Case Now Open for Viewing

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “Unearth A Story,” Lepper Library in Lisbon is highlighting Jason Leggett’s collection “What the Earth Tells Us, Exploring Geology, Paleontology, and Archaeology.” Leggett, who began his collection at age 8, aims to inspire young ...

Liverpool Township opts out of state salt contract

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Liverpool Township has opted out of the state salt contract for the 2026-2027 winter season. Road Supervisor Chris Bosworth and trustees made the decision during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting to opt of the State of Ohio Salt Purchasing Contract due to a significant price increase for the salt. The price of salt for the township has increased from $54 per ton for the 2025-2026 season to $151.85 per ton. Like other municipalities in Columbiana County who entered into the state salt contract, Liverpool Township received notice via ...

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P.E.R.I. of Mahoning County to meet Aug. 4 The Public Employee Retirees (P.E.R.I.) of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet at noon Aug. 4 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road for a cost of $20. Reservations are due by July 28 by contacting: Janice, 330-259-8756; Carol, 330-758-5239; or Diane, 330-547-9612. Anyone with dietary restrictions, advise the person taking the reservation. Guest speaker will be Traci Manning, curator of education at The Mahoning Valley Historical Society in celebration of America 250. She will present historical facts about the area. ...

Salem takes first step to get park levy renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot

SALEM — City council took the first step in presenting Salem voters with the question of renewing the Salem Parks Department’s 1-mill recreational levy in its meeting Tuesday. Council approved two resolutions declaring it necessary to present the renewal to voters in Columbiana and Mahoning counties in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Council will still need to approve another resolution to actually place the renewal on the ballot in an upcoming meeting. Last approved by voters in 2022, the recreational levy has a period of five years and if renewed by voters would begin ...