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Wellsville officials receive update on road conditions

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WELLSVILLE – Village officials recently received an update on roadwork being conducted by businesses in the area. At the most recent council meeting, Mayor Bob Boley requested an update on the work being completed by Marathon and other businesses in the area, noting Marathon is spending $8 million on extra lanes and the village should be receiving a percentage of that. Police Lt. Marsha Eisenhart said Hilcorp-Harvest put two lanes in and was generating about $1 million a day and that these companies are supposed to be paying fees of one percent to the village. She also noted that ...

Brightside Project challenges Columbiana County to “Give Like Dolly”

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SALEM — The Brightside Project is challenging Columbiana County to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton as part of a new annual tradition. In the wake of the iconic musician and philanthropist’s recent passing, the Dollywood Foundation is establishing a new tradition of giving every Sept. 25 on “Give Like Dolly Day” to honor Parton’s legacy by supporting organizations that benefit local children in need. According to a press release, as the partner agency for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Columbiana County, The Brightside Project has “set a ...

On the calendar

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MON/9-21 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Village council, 7 p.m., village hall; board of public affairs, 6 p.m. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Meet at DQ on Market St. for dessert, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Friends of the Library Free Books, 9-11 a.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St.; free books, bring own bag East Liverpool East Liverpool High School Classes of 1949-50, noon, Chef Ray’s on St. Clair Avenue Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, ...

Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams

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While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy Wilson said the state Legislature should criminalize their misuse. In a Wednesday statement, Wilson, a Republican, said: “Misuse of Flock is rare and breaches should result in serious consequences. To that end, the Ohio General Assembly should criminalize the misuse of Flock just as it currently criminalizes the misuse of other law enforcement technology.” Wilson said: “Unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, for example, is a fifth-degree felony ...

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Tops 1341 meeting Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church on Monday, Sept. 14, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding. Cheryl Myers was the best loser and Darla Varney was the runner up. They chose cookies and ice cream as the junk foods for the coming week. The drawing winners were: 50/50, Gailey; junk food, Cathy Wollam; food chart, Dorothy Garn; weight loss, Chris Plunkett; and jackpot, Myers. The monthly winners were: Best loser, Plunkett; runner up and food chart, Marlene Reynolds; and exercise, Garn. All members will go back on the check at the next ...