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Court News LISBON — A man accused of using force or the threat of force during the theft of a utility vehicle entered guilty pleas recently in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Joshua E. Houston, 46, Canton, pleaded guilty to robbery, a third-degree felony, and grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony, with sentencing set for July 10. The incident occurred on Sept. 28, 2023 and involved a 2022 Polaris Ranger. Common Pleas NEW CASES Donald T. Crane, West South Range Road, Columbiana, vs. Cynthia M. Crane Commarata, Hamilton Road, East Palestine; damages sought ...

Wellsville school board hires new superintendent and treasurer

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WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school board Monday hired a new superintendent and treasurer. Board members unanimously approved Kyle Exline as superintendent and Sarah Palm as treasurer. In a corresponding move, the board accepted Exline’s resignation as assistant jr./sr. high school ...

Crestview looking at applicants for maintenance supervisor

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COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local School District is considering applicants for a new maintenance supervisor following the retirement of Jay Radman. Radman worked for the district for 28 years and had 33 total years of experience in school maintenance, District Superintendent Daniel Hill said. The district has received 18 applicants for the open position and Hill said interviews are currently being conducted. In other matters, the board of education hired a new high school science teacher during the regular June meeting. High School Principal Caleb Crowl said that new hire Derek ...

POLICE

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Highway Patrol — Jon Lee Brenneman, 60, Clark Avenue, Wellsville, and his passenger, Cena Marie Mason, 31, Ninth Avenue, East Liverpool, both suffered suspected serious injuries and were taken by Stat Medevac to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment after Brenneman’s westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle crossed the center line and traveled off of state Route 154 before striking a guardrail at 9:07 p.m. June 26 in Elkrun Township. No citation was listed on the report. — No injuries were reported after a westbound vehicle caught fire and was disabled on U.S. Route 30 at 8:02 p.m. ...

Community Briefs

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Salem Community Foundation to sponsor Banquet in Salem The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by the Salem Community Foundation. The menu will include fried chicken, diced potatoes with onions and peppers, corn, coleslaw, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or ...

Lisbon banners honor sacrifice and service of area veterans

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LISBON — Every flag tells a story, every photo evokes emotion, but more importantly, the banners now hanging in Lisbon honor area veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and their service. That’s what it’s all about — honoring service men and women — the grandfathers, fathers, ...