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Local bread company to close

YOUNGSTOWN — Schwebel Baking Company, a Mahoning Valley institution founded in 1906, plans to end operations after the Fourth of July holiday, the company announced Wednesday in a news release. “The Schwebel’s brand has been known for the highest quality of bread, buns and other bakery products for over 100 years, and we are devastated to reach the point where liquidation is the only remaining option,” said Steve Cooper, Schwebel’s CEO. “We’ve worked with our advisers for several months to identify a buyer or investment source, however despite significant efforts to adapt ...

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic scheduled for July

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District is partnering with Lisbon Veterinary Clinic, the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center and the Columbiana County Fair Board to host a Reduced Rabies Prevention Clinic. The clinic will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds in the Columbiana County Vaccination Complex (CCVC). The CCVC is accessible by using the Vista gate entrance located of off Vista Drive, Lisbon. The cost per dose is $5, and only cash payments will be accepted. Come prepared with exact change. All pets must be at least 3 months old. ...

On the calendar

THU/6-18 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 (50 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. In honor of Father’s Day, gifts will be given out. There will be a bake sale, so no desserts will be sold in the kitchen, but there will be food and beverages available for purchase. Instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Strawberry Social Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 ...

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 ...

THE COURTS

Common Pleas NEW CASES CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas, vs. Ryan T. Ammon et al; foreclosure sought on Vernia Street, East Liverpool, property Aubri Scutt and Kristopher Smith; dissolution sought Nikki Perry and Damian Perry; dissolution sought Jesus Ramos Alverez and Alicia Ramos; dissolution sought Patrick A. Greenamyer vs. Lora A. Greenamyer; divorce sought Nicholas Munoz and Shelley L. Munoz; annulment sought Columbiana County Treasurer vs. Jason Varley et al; alleged $145 in delinquent taxes sought Columbiana County Treasurer vs. Tammy J. Woodburn et al; ...

Wellsville community comes together for block party

The Wellsville Community Foundation and Elks Lodge hosted the annual Community Block Party Friday evening on Riverside Avenue outside the Elks Lodge. Organized as a way to bring the community together, the free family friendly event featured food trucks, drinks, a bounce house, face painting, ...