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West Branch FFA enjoys busy May

BELOIT – The West Branch FFA has had a very busy May. First, the chapter traveled to Columbus for the 98th Ohio FFA State Convention at the Celeste Center. The chapter achieved multiple milestones. Reporter Isabella Higgins won the Gold Rated Reporter award. Also, seven members earned ...

Leetonia man accused of attacking officers to remain in mental health facility

LISBON — A former Leetonia man accused of attacking a Leetonia police officer and trying to take his service weapon in October 2024 and attacking a deputy sheriff in April 2024 will remain committed to a mental health facility. Randy A. May, 48, formerly of Mill Street, had a six-month review for continued commitment during a hearing in Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton. Bickerton found that based on a report of Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, May remains a mentally ill person. She also found that the least restrictive commitment alternative available, consistent ...

Three people seriously injured in Salem Township crash

LISBON — Troopers from the Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left three people seriously injured at 12:59 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of state Route 45 and Teegarden Road, more commonly known as the bottom of the ski slope in Salem Township. According to a patrol press release, a 2017 Chevy Impala was traveling southbound on state Route 45 when an eastbound Chevy S-10 on Teegarden Road failed to yield at the stop sign and was struck by the Impala in the intersection. State Route 45 was temporarily shut down due to the ...

Salem school board to hire Kemats for superintendent position

SALEM — The Salem school board has selected the district’s new superintendent. Following an executive session for personnel matters, the board voted unanimously to hire Interim Superintendent Jamie Kemats for the permanent superintendent position for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school ...

Winona Ruritans hold May meeting

WINONA — The Winona Ruritan Club held its May meeting May 26 at the Winona Friends Church. President Rob Doyle Jr. called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and led the group in singing “America.” Homer Althouse gave an update of his wife’s Marilyn recent hospital stay and reported that she is at home and doing well. Althouse then gave the Invocation. The caterer served a dinner of tossed vegetable salad, baked chicken thighs and drum sticks, mac and cheese, a mix of steamed garden vegetables, chocolate chip brownies for dessert, water, iced tea and coffee. Secretary Elmer Lee ...

Community Briefs

Outstanding Garden of the Month nominations Community members are encouraged to contact the East Liverpool Calcutta Area Garden Club at 330-532-9807 with any nominations for Outstanding Garden of the Month. East Palestine Firefighters Memorial Service is today The East Palestine Firefighters Association will hold its 131st East Palestine Firefighters Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees will gather to honor fallen brothers and sisters who have served. The services are free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be provided following the ...