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Protect skin against summer injuries

SALEM – June marks Wound Care Awareness Month, a good time to focus on skin health as outdoor activities increase. Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Wound Healing Center is sharing important tips for preventing seasonal injuries and avoiding serious complications. “Skin acts as ...

Former police officer pleads guilty to threatening court officials

LISBON — A former police officer accused of making threats against a judge, the prosecutor’s office and three others agreed to a plea deal Thursday, with sentencing set for 1 p.m. July 22. Matthew Elser, 45, Market Street, Columbiana, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff for the ...

ELHS Culture Club visits Beaver Creek State Park

Members of the East Liverpool High School Culture Club recently spent the day exploring Beaver Creek State Park and discovering the rich history right in their own backyard. Students Julianna Burkett, Alana Cornell, Theo Hernandez, Agnes Murphy, Julianna Burkett, Daylin Clark, Logan Cornell, ...

Water department aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Water Department is aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers. The department issued a notice to residents through social media saying it is aware of the “earthy, musty taste and odor problems” affecting East Liverpool customers and that other communities along the Ohio River that treat river water are also experiencing similar conditions. “We are trying to improve the water quality by enhanced treatments at the water plant and complete flushing of the system will begin June 15,” the social media post said. “This will begin ...

Community Briefs

SWCD and OSU Extension plan Forestry Field Night The Columbiana County OSU Extension and the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are collaborating on a Forestry Field Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Leetonia Sportsman’s Club, located at 311 E. High St., Leetonia. The event includes presentations and hands-on discussions ranging from oak and timber stand management, invasive species prevention, and forestry health principles. Speakers John Beilhart, Columbiana SWCD Forestry and Wildlife Specialist, and Jim Downs, OSU Extension Forestry Field Specialist, will ...

Community Briefs

Choose To Lose Group Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church June 9 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call. Pam Fouse gave the secretary’s report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Tassy Everett was the CTLG biggest loser. Fouse was the runner up. Dottie Seevers had three weeks weight loss slips. Perorazio won the Food Journals, Dimes were held over, and JoAnn Beresford won the Share The Blessing. The no no’s are pizza and white flour. Winners of the ...