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CCCTC to host sixth annual Middle School Career Exploration Trades and Treats event

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LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) will be hosting its sixth annual middle school career exploration event with a fun twist for Halloween on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CCCTC located at 9364 state Route 45. The CCCTC is kicking off an introduction to career and technical education for middle schoolers from Columbiana County through an annual event called “Trades and Treats.” Any middle school student from Columbiana County and surrounding county schools who are eligible for open enrollment are invited along with their parents/guardians and ...

Jury trial delayed for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend

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LISBON — The jury trial for a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last year in East Liverpool is now delayed until 9 a.m. March 9. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for a status and motion hearing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton Monday morning. He was accompanied by his new appointed defense team of James Wise and Joe King. Wise asked for the Oct. 27 trial date to be continued, saying they needed more time after recently being appointed, plus seeking an expert. Bickerton ...

On the calendar

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TUE/10-20 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street. For the October program, Ginger Mangie will demonstrate making a Pumpkin Pillow Bowl filler. Pre registration is needed and kits are available for $15. The instruction for the pillow will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members are reminded that in November all UFOs tabulation ends and that completed Christmas Stockings should be turned in. For information call Jeanne 330-507-4672. Columbiana Area 17 Workforce Development Board (WDB), 8 a.m., downstairs banquet room at the Best Western ...

New trial date set for local food service inspector accused of falsifying reports

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LISBON — A new trial date is now set for 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in the case against former East Liverpool City Health District food service inspector Alan Masters, who’s accused of allegedly falsifying food inspection reports. Masters, 64, West Eighth Street, Salem, was accompanied by his hired attorney, Bruce Williams, during a status hearing Monday morning before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. Williams requested a continuance of the jury trial that had been set for Nov. 3, saying he just needs a little bit more time. Bickerton granted the request, with no ...

Leetonia High School 2026 Fall Homecoming

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The Leetonia High School 2026 Fall Homecoming Court included, from left, front row, Lillian Kornbau, Rylee Adkins, Queen Addia Peddicord, Carli Simms, Starr Neel; back row, Brayden Gainey, Caleb Falcon, King Dylan Johns, Dylan Bennett and Chase Bondi. (Submitted photo)

Local hospitals receive rural healthcare funding

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Two local hospitals are receiving state funding for rural healthcare. East Liverpool City Hospital and Salem Regional Medical Center are two of 22 rural hospitals receiving a one-time investment of $1,377,479 for quality-improvement projects. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recently announced Rural Health Transformation Program awards totaling $92 million to manage chronic illnesses and expand access to preventive, primary, maternal, and behavioral healthcare in rural areas. Local funding supports ...