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Local mayors connect with teachers during ESC bootcamp

LISBON — Mayors from local communities were able to visit the Columbiana County Educational Service Center and speak to teachers during the ESC’s recent Teacher Bootcamp. The Bootcamp, which was held last week, was a way for local teachers to see first-hand the available careers in Columbiana County. Dennis Dunham, ESC Director of Teaching and Learning, told the ESC board during its regular meeting in July that the participation from local mayors this year has a been “a great addition.” According to meeting minutes posted online, Dunham said the mayors shared their ...

Salem man pleads guilty to misdemeanor vehicular homicide

LISBON — A man who caused the deaths of an elderly Salem couple in a 2024 crash after falling asleep at the wheel will face sentencing at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 after pleading guilty Wednesday to two counts of vehicular homicide. Kaylan Latrae Jones, 26, Georgetown Road, entered the pleas to the ...

Preliminary hearing changed for former Liverpool Township police chief

LISBON — The preliminary hearing in the felony domestic violence case against former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson W. Jackson set for Aug. 3 has been moved to 1 p.m. Aug. 17. Chris Amato, the defense attorney retained by Jackson, requested the new hearing date due to a scheduling conflict. Jackson, 53, Campground Road, Wellsville was charged with a fourth-degree felony domestic violence charge for allegedly punching a woman several times during a domestic which started Sunday night. He was released from the county jail Monday after posting bond, which was set at $30,000 ...

Lisbon man pleads guilty to assault for 2025 Madison Township shooting

LISBON — A Lisbon man charged with felonious assault and other counts related to a 2025 shooting in Madison Township will face sentencing at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court after entering a guilty plea. Hunter Congrove, 23, state Route 45, pleaded guilty to felonious assault, a second-degree felony, a firearm specification and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. A first-degree felony charge of kidnapping will be dismissed. He had been scheduled for a jury trial, but entered the plea instead. According to a county sheriff’s report, the ...

New member sworn in for Columbiana County elections board

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections staff and board welcomed new board member Peggy Caratelli after a brief swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning. “I’m excited,” she said. The East Palestine resident was recommended for the post by the county Republican Party Central ...

Wellsville Schools fills multiple key position

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school Monday filled four key administrative positions. The board unanimously hired Allison Scott as curriculum director/gifted coordinator/district test coordinator; Kevin Parkin and Chris Hill as the principal and assistant principal, respectively, at ...