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Beaver Valley Power Station transitioning to new alert system

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By the beginning of 2027, residents of the Tri-State Area will have a new way to receive alerts for tests and emergencies at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “We’ll be updating our warning systems,” Jennie Steifel, off-site emergency preparedness specialist for the station, explained while appearing before Hancock County commissioners during their meeting Friday morning. The nuclear power station, located in Shippingport, Pa., is transitioning from its traditional outdoor, pole-mounted siren alert system to a more automated system known as the Integrated Public Alert ...

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Beaver Local treasurer

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The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Stacy Williams, treasurer of Beaver Locals Schools. Williams discussed the strong financial position of the school system as well as the upcoming school year. Pictured with Williams is Al ...

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Section of Stookesberry Road closed for flooding issue LISBON — A section of Stookesberry Road is closed for now where there’s a dip and the road is flooded over off of state Route 45 outside Lisbon. Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson announced the closure, which happened Sunday after heavy rains, saying the creek coming down near a culvert has flooded over the road, adding “there’s nothing we can do. It’s all backing up from downstream. Dawson said motorists can go on state Route 45 and backtrack at the other end of Stookesberry to gain access. He also said the ...

County commissioners declare August as Child Support Awareness Month

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LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child support enforcement agency personnel and all those providing support to children. “We recognize that the well-being of Ohio’s children and families relies on access to adequate financial support along with emotional support, and we recognize and commend the efforts of those parents who are committed to fulfilling their moral, financial and legal obligation to provide this support,” the proclamation said. The resolution also noted and ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A deputy responded at 9:53 p.m. Aug. 13 to Old Irondale Road, Yellow Creek Township for an ATV complaint, with a resident reporting her neighbor was revving the engine to his 4-wheeler. The deputy checked the immediate and surrounding areas, but didn’t find anyone or any vehicles. — Suspicious activity was reported at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 6 in the area of Walnut Street, Rogers where callers reported a person may be in their basement. Deputies checked the basement and immediate and surrounding areas, but didn’t find anyone. Highway Patrol — Jeffrey Lee ...

Southern Local officials prepare for new year, fall sports

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SALINEVILLE – Preparations for the new school year and the fall sports season were among matters before the Southern Local Board of Education on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The meeting was held at the Williams Collaborative Center, home to administrators for the school district and the Utica Shale ...