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East Palestine eyes alternative health care plans

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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

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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

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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 ...

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Trinity United Methodist Church Rummage Sale Trinity United Methodist Church, 2427 Columbiana Road, New Springfield, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, items will be half price, and from noon to 2 p.m. will be fill a bag for $1. From 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 everything will be free. There is clothing, household items, Christmas decorations and miscellaneous. For information call 330-272-7206 or 330-457-7107. East Palestine Trick or Treat East Palestine will hold Trick or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. ...

POLICE

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Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded to a state Route 644, Hanover Township, home at 11:59 a.m. Monday in reference to alleged domestic dispute. There are no pending criminal charges at this time. — A deputy responded to the area of Hazel Run Road, Washington Township, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in reference to a reported explosion. The deputy checked the immediate area, but did not find any explosions. The deputy did notice a few juveniles tossing fireworks off dirt bikes, but they fled when approached. — A deputy responded to a Harvey Avenue, Center Township, home at 8:20 p.m. ...