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Lisbon pool among state-funded projects in county

LISBON — A $150,000 request to fund Lisbon swimming pool improvements is among the Columbiana County projects receiving funding from Ohio’s Capital Budget, state Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, announced Thursday. “This is really good news for Lisbon. The pool is used by so many people, not only from Lisbon but by surrounding communities,” Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson said when contacted. The popular Sadie Van Fossan Pool at Cedar Park didn’t open this year due to repairs needed, including replacement of the filtration system and pump and repairs needed for leaks. It’s a topic ...

On the calendar

FRI/6-5 Columbiana American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbiana American Legion Post 290 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off shoes, purses, sleepwear. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Free community dinner, 4 p.m. until gone., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll; drive thru only VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh ...

Wellsville third graders publish book

WELLSVILLE — Jenna Stoddard’s third-grade class at Daw Elementary School wrote and illustrated a book which was published entitled “How to Survive Third Grade.” Each student created a page in the book offering a piece of advice they learned on how to survive the third grade and ...

CCCTC recognizes years of service

LISBON – The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) recently recognized employees for years of service awards for their commitment. Each year the administration at the CCCTC gifts crystal apples to recognize staff longevity. Staff members receive a different color crystal ...

POLICE

Sheriff’s Office — An alarm was reported at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday at AG-PRO, U.S. Route 62, Knox Township. A deputy responded and found all doors and windows secure at ground level and all security cords on equipment secure also. — A man from Depot Road, Hanover Township, reported at 1 p.m. Wednesday that three years ago he gave a nephew a 1982 Chevy El Camino as a gift titled in the nephew’s name. He learned that the nephew passed away a week ago in Youngstown and his mother took the El Camino from where he lived, possibly to this county. He was told it’s a civil matter that ...

Mental Health and Recovery board looking to fill vacancies

LISBON — The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is accepting applications from candidates interested in filling Board vacancies. The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (CCMHRSB) works with individuals in recovery, family members, and community partners to respond to community needs, and ensures that families and individuals affected by mental illness and substance use have access to high-quality care. Focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery, CCMHRSB administers public funds to promote healthy behavior, to support ...