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Man charged with sex crimes to face trial Feb. 9

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LISBON — A man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old child earlier this year is scheduled to face a jury trial on Feb. 9 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Wayne R. Tate, 51, Broadway Avenue, Wellsville, appeared Friday for a pretrial before Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton, accompanied by defense attorney James Melfi, who was there on behalf of Tate’s defense attorney David Betras. A final status hearing was set for 9:20 a.m. Jan. 8. During the hearing, Bickerton addressed a motion for reduction of bond, ruling against it. Tate’s bond was ...

Driver accused of killing a pedestrian to face jury trial Jan. 26

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LISBON — The driver accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene in East Liverpool on Feb. 4 won’t face a jury trial until 9 a.m. Jan. 26 next year. Tracy C. Quimby, 34, last known address Jackman Street, East Liverpool, also with an address in Hookstown, Pa., appeared Friday for a pretrial hearing before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. She was accompanied by her appointed defense attorney Terry Grenga. A final status hearing was set for 9:40 a.m. Jan. 11. Quimby is facing third-degree felony charges of aggravated ...

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Riverview Cemetery launches an official Facebook group East Liverpool’s Riverview Cemetery now has an official presence online via Facebook. Riverview Cemetery Association (RCA) officers Stephanie Grey (president), Jayma Wilson (vice president) and Catherine Vodrey (secretary) decided recently against re-launching the former Riverview website, as Facebook is cost-free and has a built-in audience. Official Riverview Cemetery on Facebook is the only online group sanctioned and administered by the RCA. Wilson and Vodrey serve as sole administrators of the group. Down the road, only ...

On the calendar

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SAT/8-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Second annual “Art in Her Heart” Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exposition and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the grounds of the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park; rain date Aug. 22 Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Community breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist ...

Cutrona’s proposed bill to ensure Flock cameras data is used properly

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With the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras coming under scrutiny, state Sen. Al Cutrona said he plans to introduce legislation to ensure information they collect is used appropriately. Cutrona, R-Canfield, said: “Ensuring that the rights and privacy of citizens is upheld is the default standard in a government that is of, by and for the people. The legislation will prohibit any government entity collecting Flock camera data from sharing it with a third party or for personal use.” Cutrona said his proposal wouldn’t permit any government agency in the ...

THE COURTS

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Common Pleas NEW CASES Hunter J. Loshinsky, U.S. Route 30, Lisbon, and Madison L. Loshinsky, U.S. Route 30, Lisbon; dissolution sought. Finwise Bank, Chicago, Ill., vs. Connie Tyson, Bell Road, Lisbon; collection sought of alleged $1,669 debt. Finwise Bank, Chicago, Ill., vs. Eric Buday, Washington Street, Salem; $2,505 judgment granted to plaintiff. DOCKET ENTRIES Jesus Ramos Alvarez and Alicia Ramos; dissolution granted. Michael A. Clung and Jill Clunen; dissolution granted. Crown Asset Management, LLC vs. Henry Trenklebach; $19,362 judgment granted to plaintiff, with plaintiff ...