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Highway Patrol — Orbai B. Dumbuya, 31, Akron, was cited for assured clear distance and driving under suspension after his northwestbound vehicle on state Route 14 in Unity Township struck a northwestbound vehicle driven by Kayla Baker, 27, Moore Lane, East Palestine, who was stopped to make a left turn at 7:57 p.m. June 16. Baker suffered suspected minor injuries, but wasn’t transported or treated at the scene. One passenger in her vehicle suffered a possible injury and two other passengers had no injuries. — Charles John Bloor, 32, state Route 154, Lisbon, was cited for unsafe ...

Rulli says bill will end predatory litigation by ‘radical groups’

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U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced a bill he said will end predatory litigation by “radical special-interest groups” against the federal government filed under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The act, passed in 1980, authorizes the awarding of attorneys’ fees and litigation costs to certain individuals, small businesses and other entities that prevail against the federal government in judicial proceedings and certain adversary adjudications when the government’s position is not substantially justified, according to the Administrative Conference of the United States, ...

Wellsville parking ban in effect on 10th Street beginning July 6

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Wellsville Mayor Bob Boley has issued a no parking order beginning July 6 on 10th Street from Commerce to Main on the northbound/right side of the road. This will remain in effect for approximately one week as all the telephone poles on that side of the street are replaced. Crews will need room to drill holes for the new poles. Later in July, poles will be replaced on Main Street between 10th and 18th streets.

ADK Fidelis Gamma Chapter meets, announces committee chairs

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WEIRTON – The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton June 4, with co-presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the Memory ...

Canfield Fair Board says no hard alcohol will be sold at fair

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CANFIELD (WKBN) — The Canfield Fair Board posted an open letter to the community Tuesday regarding the future of alcohol service at the fairgrounds. The board announced its plan in May to serve alcohol during this year’s fair after voters approved a ballot measure allowing the precinct to go from dry to wet. In the board’s letter Tuesday, it stated full proof spirits, which include hard alcohol such as whiskey, bourbon and vodka, will not be permitted for sale. “The Canfield Fair is not unique in addressing this issue, as many state and county fairs across Ohio and the ...