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East Palestine council approves small business grant fund

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EAST PALESTINE — Village Council has approved establishing a small business grant fund. During the June 8 meeting council passed an ordinance establishing the small business grant fund, also known as the East Palestine Business Vibrancy Grant Program. Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy said the fund will be used to issue small 50/50 matching funds for projects including building improvements, equipment, property repairs, and more. “This is part of our much broader attempts to become business friendly and help businesses make investments in themselves, by alleviating the risk and ...

CCDJFS director receives state recognition for leadership, service

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LISBON — Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Director Rachel Ketterman recently received the John Fisher Service Award, a state honor recognizing her leadership and service in the JFS field. County Commissioner Mike Halleck congratulated Ketterman on the award from the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association. “They feel the same way how much we appreciate what you do. You do a great job,” Halleck said, thanking her for the work she does. “I second everything he said,” Commissioner Tim Ginter said. According to an email sent to the ...

Steve Skodzinsky chosen as first TULIP Award Winner at SRMC

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SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) recognized Steve Skodzinsky as its first TULIP Award winner. The TULIP (Thoughtful, Unforgettable, Lasting Impact on Patient Care) Award was established to acknowledge and celebrate SRMC team members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional ...

Firestone Park Summer Concert Series underway

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COLUMBIANA — The annual Summer Concert Series in Firestone Park is underway and the lineup features several familiar crowd pleasers and one new musical guest. Each concert is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the gazebo on certain Sundays in June, July and August. The live musical entertainment is free to the public thanks to sponsorships from area groups and businesses and the Columbiana Community Foundation. The first concert was June 14 with Leanne Binder & Friends and was sponsored by the East Fairfield United Methodist Church. Binder has participated in prior concerts in the ...

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Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded to the 7000 block Rose Drive in Center Township at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in reference to a woman having mental health issues and wanted to be transported to a hospital. — Deputies responded to a 4000 block Butler Grange Road home in Butler Township at 3:29 a.m. Sunday in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with the victim and collected evidence of injuries. Warrants for aggravated menacing and assault were issued for two individuals who had already left the scene. — Deputies checked on a shooting complaint in the 45000 block of Y & O ...