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Common Pleas NEW CASES Richard W. Apple II, U.S. Route 62, Beloit, vs. Dixi E. Apple, state Route 172, Lisbon; divorce sought. Western Funding Incorporated, Los Angeles, Calif., vs. Jared Adams, West Main Street, Salineville, et al.; collection sought of alleged $14,687 debt. Mohammed Yargueitt, Youngstown, vs. Kathy Benedict, Homeworth Road, Alliance; damages sought for personal injury claim from 2025 dog bite incident. DOCKET ENTRIES Ashley Nicole Mills vs. Zachary Thomas Mills; divorce granted. Jerry J. Heavener and Deborah L. Heavener; dissolution granted. Grand ...

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THU/7-9 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 (53 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; this week Polly Bonner will host a beach party. The event is ...

Oak Glen grad shares message

STEUBENVILLE — Larry Dillon might have been gone from West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle for more than 40 years, but his connection to the area remains deep. “A lot of family members still live there,” Dillon explained from his home in Grapevine, Texas, during a telephone interview. ...

Big crowd expected Sunday for Big Boy in Struthers

STRUTHERS — The Union Pacific Big Boy is scheduled to arrive Sunday in the city’s downtown for what Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller has described as a major event. “This is the first time our city has ever seen anything this big, and possibly will ever see anything this big come through our downtown,” Miller said. “We’re expecting between (4,000) and 5,000 (people).” At 133 feet and 1.2 million pounds, Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating locomotive. It is traveling coast to coast to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Returning from Philadelphia, ...

County health board addresses swim safety tips

LISBON — Swim safety topped the topics during a recent Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, with the idea of a water watcher being suggested by both the county and the state. “Someone to observe people in the pool,” county Health District Public Information Officer Laura Fauss said. That’s the definition of a water watcher, someone to watch over the swimmers. Fauss said 23% of childhood drownings occur during family gatherings due to distractions. According to the Ohio Department of Health website at odh.ohio.gov, there are several actions that can be taken ...