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Lepper Library’s June display case now open for viewing

Barb Beveridge and her granddaughter are showcasing their love for America by celebrating the country’s Birthday Anniversary on July 4. The display includes a large collection of Uncle Sam memorabilia alongside various other patriotic items. Those who have a fascinating or unique display to ...

Bids for train depot renovation come in higher than expected

LISBON — Bids opened last week for the East Palestine train depot renovation all came in higher than the architect’s estimated cost, with Dynamic Structures of New Waterford submitting the lowest bid at $889,546. Columbiana County commissioners opened the bids last Wednesday, with part of the funding coming from a $250,000 state grant from the Target of Opportunity Program Community Development Block Grant through the Ohio Department of Development. Other bidders included: J. Herbert Construction Co., Salem, $953,000; Declan Construction, Brookfield, $961,690; and Brock ...

Quakertown Super Kids soap box derby races through Salem

SALEM — The annual Quakertown Super Kids soap box derby raced through Salem Saturday. The annual event celebrated its 20th anniversary in Salem. It has been held on the first Saturday in June every year since 2006 when it was brought to Salem by Race Director Janet Keene and her husband ...

St. Clair Township trustees adopt 2027 tax budget

CALCUTTA — The St. Clair Township trustees recently approved the 2027 tax budget, accepting the amounts and rates determined by the budget commission. The amounts approved inside the 10-mill limitation for each fund are Road and Bridge, $244,700; Fire, $495,500; and Police, $1,576,200 for a total of $2,071,700. The trustees also approved a request from Ferguson Contracting to work in a township right-of-way at 16421 Lyle St. for the installation of a new sewer line, with work expecting to take two days. A transient vendor license was approved for 90 days for Brandon Groves ...