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East Liverpool opts to stay with state salt program

EAST LIVERPOOL — The city will remain in the state salt purchasing program for the upcoming winter season. Council left the decision to Safety Service Director Bill Jones after discussion at council’s July 6 meeting in which Jones reported a substantial price increase in the salt from $58 per ton last year to $151.85 per ton (a 262% price increase) for this year. Jones explained that under the salt purchasing contract, the city is obligated to purchase 85% of the salt they committed to purchasing. The city committed to purchasing 1,800 tons, which means they would have to purchase ...

Columbiana County park board rehires former administrative assistant

LISBON — Columbiana County Park District board members rehired Lisa Shafer of Salem as the district’s new administrative assistant, noting she previously did the job for nearly three years before resigning in January. The board took the action Thursday in an emergency special meeting, which is when they also voted to accept the unexpected resignation of now former administrative assistant Mark Guy. Both votes were unanimous, with board member Neil Bayless unable to attend. Vice Chairman Eileen Dray-Bardon said Shafer was always very organized and very efficient, she was ...

Abundant Life Fellowship to host Overflow for 18th year

NEW WATERFORD — For the 18th consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, is once again sponsoring August Overflow, a one-day community outreach event with distribution of school supplies, clothing, food and more. Senior Pastor Jeff Schoch, coordinator of the annual ...

Water parade headlines fourth annual Newell Fun Day

NEWELL — Things are set to get wet and wild in Newell on Aug. 1 as the community prepares for its fourth annual Newell Fun Day. Organized by the Newell Community Coalition, activities will begin at 11 a.m. in and around the Newell Community Center and include a dunk tank, foam pit, bounce ...

Hancock County Schools updating wellness policy

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools is continuing to accept public comments on proposed changes to the district’s wellness policy. The policy, listed as Policy EJ by the county school district, was last updated in 2023. The proposed revisions entered a 30-day public comment period at the end of June and include several amendments involving nutrition, physical activity and student wellness. According to the policy, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 requires local education agencies participating in the National School Lunch Program to develop a local ...