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Highway patrol graduates assigned to local posts

COLUMBUS – Three Ohio State Highway Patrol graduates on the 179th Academy Class have been assigned to local posts. Adrian Krzeszowiec has been assigned to the Lisbon Post while Mason T. Amodio and Zane D. Chiody will join the Canfield Post. Graduates reported to their assigned posts Sunday. ...

Leetonia approves purchase of new truck for the police department

LEETONIA — Village council approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the police department in its recent meeting. Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the police department from Asia Motor Inc. Police Chief Allen Haueter said the Silverado would cost $54,000 and come fully outfitted for service. Council also unanimously authorized the installation of automated load systems for the EMS department’s power cots in both of its ambulances by Myers Equipment Corporation in Canfield at a cost not to exceed $8,000. ...

Event to help Southern Local students prepare for new year

SALINEVILLE – The families of Southern Local students of all ages are invited to receive a variety of school supplies and information while attending an evening of music, food and fun. The school district’s Back to School Bash will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 on the grounds of the ...

On the calendar

TUE/8-25 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., board office Damascus American Red Cross blood drive, 1 - 6 p.m., Damascus Methodist Church East Liverpool Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., pasta and ...

Perry Township trustees OK miscellaneous repair costs

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees approved repair costs in its meeting Monday. The trustees unanimously approved the repair of one of the police department’s radar systems by PB Electronics for $645. The trustees also approved the purchase of cement cubes for storm drain repairs at a cost of $1,000. The agenda also initially included the designation of the property at 204 Apple St. as a nuisance property, but the matter was tabled until the board’s next meeting. Zoning Inspector Dan Bowers said that the property owner had been deceased for several years, and that he had ...