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Wellsville man pleads guilty to abduction, grand theft in assault

LISBON — A man accused of holding a woman against her will, punching her multiple times in the face and holding a knife to her throat will face sentencing Nov. 2 after entering guilty pleas to three felony counts. Jessy Paul Lee, 36, last known address Crawford Avenue, Wellsville, pleaded guilty to felonious assault, a second-degree felony, third-degree felony abduction and fourth-degree felony grand theft of a motor vehicle in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. A first-degree felony charge of aggravated robbery will be dismissed. According to the felony plea agreement, the ...

Safety lights installed at state routes 164 and 558

COLUMBUS – Flashing lights have been installed on the four-way stop signs at the intersection of state routes 164 and 558. State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) announced Wednesday the Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 installed flashing lights on the stop signs at ...

Southern Local Fall Homecoming Court

The Southern Local 2026 Fall Homecoming King and Queen will be selected tonight at halftime of the Columbiana game. The court members will receive a boxed flower, the one choosing the Blue Carnation will be crowned the King and Queen. The dance is Saturday at the high from 7 to 10 p.m. All ...

On the calendar

THU/9-24 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (48 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week will also feature $25 computers. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, annual business meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity ...

New Cumberland to benefit from $1.2 million street paving project

NEW CUMBERLAND — The City of New Cumberland is receiving a boost in getting the condition of its streets and alleyways addressed. As part of his tour of the Northern Panhandle this week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey made a stop at the New Cumberland City Building, where, surrounded by city ...

Property owners reminded about second-half real estate taxes

LISBON — Columbiana County property owners are reminded the deadline for paying their second-half real estate tax bills falls on Oct. 2, which is next Friday. County Treasurer Bryan Blakeman talked about the deadline during the county commissioners meeting Wednesday, saying he did a quick check in the morning and learned there have been more than 1,000 online payments so far using the new online payment system. Tax payments must be received by the due date or postmarked by the due date to avoid any statutory penalties. The new online payment platform is operational through ...