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Commissioners repeal funding for two bridge projects

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners recently authorized the county engineer’s request to reverse course on two bridge projects and do two other bridges instead. During a meeting two weeks ago, the commissioners approved the submission of applications for Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Local Transportation Improvement Program funding for concrete repairs to a bridge on old state Route 45 in Madison Township and replacement of a bridge on Westville Lake Road in Knox Township. Last week, though, the commissioners repealed those resolutions. Troy ...

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Eyes on Wellsville Haunted Trail Eyes on Wellsville will host its Haunted Trail beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Hammond Park. It is a guided walk through the park in groups of eight maximum. Mini Eyes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for children, which includes a hayride and picture of pumpkin to color to take home. There will be a concession stand available at both events. Hot dogs, walking tacos, hot chocolate, water, juice and more. Entry to either will be a cash donation or a new toy. The event kicks off the organization’s toy drive, its biggest of the year. St. George ...

Beaver County Sheriff’s Office warns area residents about scam

BEAVER, Pa. — Area residents are being warned of a scam involving the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office. Over the past few days, the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by numerous callers that an individual had called them and identified himself as Sergeant Howard of the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office. The caller then advised that the call was being recorded and that he was following up on a federal court subpoena in which the victim failed to show. The scammer then tells the victim that they need to report to the courthouse to handle this immediately. They will need ...

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TUE/10-20 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street. For the October program, Ginger Mangie will demonstrate making a Pumpkin Pillow Bowl filler. Pre registration is needed and kits are available for $15. The instruction for the pillow will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members are reminded that in November all UFOs tabulation ends and that completed Christmas Stockings should be turned in. For information call Jeanne 330-507-4672. Columbiana Area 17 Workforce Development Board (WDB), 8 a.m., downstairs banquet room at the Best Western ...