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Court News LISBON — A Columbiana man accused of possessing images of child pornography has again been found competent to stand trial. Richard Braham, 27, West Park Avenue, had previously been found competent and without serious mental issues last fall, but his defense attorney Charley Kidder requested another evaluation in February, which was ordered but wasn’t completed. On April 20, Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam again ordered the evaluations be done by the Forensic Psychiatric Center of Northeast Ohio. Braham was charged last year with one count of ...

Minerva Homecoming set for June 10-13

MINERVA – Minerva’s 103rd annual Homecoming will be Wednesday through Saturday, June 10 to 13, in Municipal Park. The event will kick off with the Homecoming parade Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m. Lineup is at Minerva Middle School, and the route is south on Bonnieview, west on Line Street, north on Market, east on Lincoln Way, and ending at Minerva High School. Registration forms are available at the Minerva Fire Department, 505 E. Lincoln Way, Minerva, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., through June 9. On June 10, registration will be available at the fire department 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more ...

James Hannon appointed dean of Kent State-Salem

Kent State University’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Melody Tankersley recently announced that James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the Kent State Salem and Stark campuses, effective June 1, providing overall leadership ...

Eagle Scout project refurbishes Beloit flag pole, clock tower

Mason Prolongo, center, recently completed his Eagle Scout project with other members of Boy Scout Troop 101 of Alliance by refreshing the flag pole and clock tower in Beloit. The project included sanding down and repainting the flag pole, and installing a new rope and flag. Volunteers also ...

Camp Fire youth day camps available

Camp Fire youth agency’s day camps at Camp Taoka, located on Echo Dell Road next to Beaver Creek State Park, are open to all youth and there is still time to register. Preregistration is required. Camps are June 15-18 for youth entering grades kindergarten through third grade ($125), July 13-16 for youth entering fourth through seventh grade ($135) and July 27-30 for youth entering second through fifth grade ($135). Financial aid is available. Activities include (depending on age) archery, swimming at Y, visiting wildlife center, kayaking, arts and crafts, STEM projects, learning about ...