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Hancock County looks to consolidate some voting locations

NEW CUMBERLAND – In an effort to comply with a new state law, Hancock County officials are seeking to move several of the county’s voting precinct locations. County commissioners convened in a special meeting Monday morning, voting 2-0 on the proposal from County Clerk Karan Valenti. “We have some locations that are going to be changing,” explained Commissioner Paul Cowey. The changes are aimed at meeting requirements under Senate Bill 481, approved by the West Virginia Legislature in March. Under the proposal, the county would move voting for: Precinct 1 from Allison ...

Commissioners award train depot renovation project to New Waterford company

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners recently awarded the contract for the East Palestine Train Depot renovation project to Dynamic Structures of New Waterford for $889,545. “We’re anticipating starting work in the first week of July,” Project Coordinator Haedan Panezott of the county Port Authority said. The Port Authority is serving as administrator of the $250,000 state grant awarded toward the project from the Target of Opportunity Program Community Development Block Grant through the Ohio Department of Development and is overseeing the project. Strollo Architects is ...

Resident treated at hospital after East Liverpool house fire

EAST LIVERPOOL — One resident was transported by North Star Critical Care to East Liverpool City Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke inhalation early Tuesday morning following a house fire. The East Liverpool Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1000 Ephriam St. at 3:50 ...

St. Clair Township trustees approve officer’s resignation

CALCUTTA — The St. Clair Township trustees Monday approved the resignation of a police officer. Trustees accepted the resignation of patrol officer Matthew Greenlief effective June 23. Greenlief joined the St. Clair Township Police Department in July 2025. Chief Brian McKenzie said that Greenlief accepted another position and that he is a good officer. After the resignation was approved, trustee Robert Swickard requested an executive session to be held near the end of the meeting with the police chief and fiscal officer for personnel reasons to discuss employment for the ...

CCDJFS director receives state recognition for leadership, service

LISBON — Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Director Rachel Ketterman recently received the John Fisher Service Award, a state honor recognizing her leadership and service in the JFS field. County Commissioner Mike Halleck congratulated Ketterman on the award from the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association. “They feel the same way how much we appreciate what you do. You do a great job,” Halleck said, thanking her for the work she does. “I second everything he said,” Commissioner Tim Ginter said. According to an email sent to the ...