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Jury trial remains set in child porn possession case

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LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 for an Illinois man charged for allegedly possessing images of child pornography after being caught in a sex-for-hire sting in 2024. Vincent John Bianconi, 36, last known address Chicago Heights, Ill., appeared in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Scott Washam for another status hearing Thursday. He was accompanied by his attorney, Lawrence Stacey II. Washam said attorneys indicated there was no resolution of the case at this time, so it’s going to trial. The state was represented by county Assistant ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A man who wasn’t home reported at 3:42 p.m. Wednesday that he saw on his camera on the outside of his residence a man riding a scooter in his driveway from the road. A deputy checked the property and area, with no contact with anyone. — Trespassing was reported at 6:28 p.m. Tuesday at a Votaw Drive, Lisbon property. A deputy spoke to the person who called and also spoke with the alleged trespasser, warning them to stay off of the property. They said they understood. — Deputies responded to the area of Middleton Road and Kirk Road in Fairfield Township ...

Area residents reminded of e-waster drop off in Lisbon Saturday

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LISBON — Area residents are being reminded about the e-waste drop off event happening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot of the Columbiana County Courthouse at the corner of South Beaver Street and West Washington Street. Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson mentioned the electronics recycling event during the village council meeting this week, noting it’s not only for Lisbon residents, but anyone. GreenBoard IT is handling the recycling of electronics dropped off, with cash only accepted for the fees for TVs and CRT monitors, which will be taken for $20 each, and printers ...

Newell Fun Day set for Aug. 1

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Newell Fun Day is scheduled for Aug. 1. Activities start at 11 a.m. with the water parade at 4 p.m. Mad River Men will perform at 3 p.m. There will be a cornhole tournament, dunk tank, bounce house, foam pit and food trucks as well as the Fun Day’s first 5K event Stop Drop and Run beginning at 9 p.m. Water barrels will line the streets of Washington Street, just bring a squirt gun. Fireman will have an obstacle course for the children to try their skills.

St. Clair Township opts out of state salt contract

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CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township is opting out of the state salt contract. Trustee James Sabatini II, Fiscal Officer Deborah Dawson and Road Foreman Dave Smith Monday discussed their review of the township’s road salt inventory, cost increase of salt and the budget. Following the discussion, they determined the township will opt of the State Road Salt Contract for 2026-2027, having enough salt in inventory to carry through the upcoming winter season. Like every other municipality in Columbiana County that agreed earlier in year to the purchasing salt with a state salt contract, ...

Hegseth wants troops tested for low T

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best." The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members' required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said. Troops under 30 can volunteer to be tested. In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary. In the video, Hegseth simply refers to troops, though it appears he is ...