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Wayne Township without a fire levy after Dec. 31

WAYNE TOWNSHIP - For the Wayne Township trustees and the three fire departments supported by the township’s fire levy, the Tuesday’s election results showing the levy did not pass is a disappointment. According to complete but unofficial results, the levy failed 175 (61.4%) to 110 (38.6%). The additional 3-mill, five-year levy which would have cost property owners $105 a year per $100,000 property valuation, would have generated $78,761 annually to split three ways between Highlandtown, Franklin Township and West Point volunteer fire departments. Property owners would have seen ...

CCESC signs lease with West Branch for use of Knox classrooms

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has signed a five-year lease with the West Branch Local School District. ESC Superintendent Marie Williams said the ESC signed a lease with the West Branch Board of Education for seven classrooms at Knox Elementary School, located at 2900 Knox School Road in Alliance. “The space is designated for educating public school-aged students and related before-and after-school programming. The ESC may also use shared areas, including entrances, restrooms and parking, subject to availability and district rules,” she ...

ODOT Lisbon post prepares for winter season

LISBON — Don’t crowd the plow — keep an eye on weather reports — stay home if possible — and be prepared when the snow flies and roads turn to ice. That’s just some of the advice doled out Wednesday by Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren ...

Perry Township police levy fails

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Township voters declined the proposal for a new 1.5-mill property tax levy in support of the police department in Tuesday’s General Election. According to final but unofficial results, the levy failed by a vote of 944 (52.27%) to 862 (47.73%). The levy would have had a five-year collection period beginning in tax year 2027 and continuing through tax year 2032. The levy would have generated approximately $222,295 for the police department annually at a cost to residents of $53 for each $100,000 of assessed property valuation, meaning the owner of a home valued at ...

Robb Blasdel reelected to 79th state house seat

LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford won her third consecutive term representing the citizens of Columbiana and Carroll counties in the 79th Ohio house district in an overwhelming fashion. According to unofficial, but complete results from all 73 ...