EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools officially welcomed the newest Potters during New Teaching Staff Orientation held Aug. 20–21, providing new educators with an opportunity to connect with district leadership, learn about available resources and prepare for the start of the ...
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of the Ohio Avenue house fire which happened early Tuesday morning as James R Spencer, 62. Coroner Investigator Wade Boley said they had to forensically identify Spencer through fingertips due to the extent of burns on his body. A cause of death has not been determined and is still under investigation. An autopsy will be performed by the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office. Boley noted that due to how busy the Cuyahoga County coroner is because they do the autopsies for many counties, he may ...
LISBON — Classes are underway this week at the Beaver Local School District following a successful Back to School Bash. The event included iPad distribution and opportunities for students and families to visit their buildings and classrooms. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said during this month’s board of education meeting that the event has become an important tradition for the district and is consistently extremely well attended. “We are excited to welcome our families back,” Lowe said. “The Back-to-School Bash is always a great opportunity for our school community ...
LISBON — Board members during Monday’s Columbiana County Board of Development Disabilities meeting approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford E350 Glaval van from Carpenter Bus sales for $118,900 plus a $1,500 delivery for a total of $120,400. Superintendent William Devon told board members that they had given the approval in May to purchase a van for $100,000, but after looking, the only ones he could find were single axle vans and he would feel better if the board would approve the new amount of $120,400 for a dual axle van for more stability in the snow. He noted that safety is ...
LISBON — A woman accused of having a knife on the grounds of the Utica Shale Academy school in Salineville earlier this year admitted her guilt Thursday. Britania B. Brown, 45, Toronto, pleaded guilty to illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone, a fifth-degree felony, for allegedly having the knife out in the school parking lot on Jan. 14. Sentencing is now set for 11:15 a.m. Oct. 29. The case was originally scheduled for a jury trial Aug. 31. The status hearing Thursday became a plea hearing after attorneys for both sides ...
SALEM — The Brightside Project and John Cockerill Industry North America have kicked off a partnership which will expand opportunities for experiential learning, mentorship and career exploration. The partnership was announced at an event at John Cockerill’s West Wilson Street location ...
