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Retired Judge Tobin visits Calcutta Rotary Club

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was retired Judge David Tobin. Tobin discussed the role a judge plays in a court trial and brought up some memorable cases he dealt with during his career on the bench. Pictured with Tobin (center) ...

Liverpool Township residents say yes to fire levy

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – Voters have approved a new fire levy for Liverpool Township. According to complete but unofficial results, voters approved the 1.45-mill continuous levy 829 (58.34%) to 592 (41.66%) The Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department asked for its first tax increase in 16 years, which will support two stations. It is estimated to generate $127,425 annually. It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $51 a year. Fire Chief Jacob Russell said he is “really happy” with the outcome of the vote because the township needed it, and he thanked all the residents for ...

Cutrona, Fischer among Republicans reelected

Democrat John Boccieri won the open 58th Ohio House District race while state Sen. Al Cutrona as well as state Reps. Tex Fischer and David Thomas, all Republicans, were reelected to another term in the General Assembly representing the Mahoning Valley. In the 59th House District race, Fischer, R-Canfield, was reelected to his second full two-year term over Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. of Canfield. Fischer received 55.67% of the vote to 44.33% for Penny, according to complete and unofficial results. Cutrona, R-Canfield, beat Democrat Michael Kripchak of Youngstown 54.46% to 45.64% in the ...

East Liverpool voters turn out early, often

East Liverpool residents made their voice heard at poll sites around the city in the General Election Tuesday. Poll workers at city hall said there had been a steady stream of voters since the polls opened, with 93 voters from precinct B of the city’s Third Ward casting their ballot by noon. ...

On the calendar

WED/11-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana School board, 5 p.m., high school media center County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant in Poland East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.; Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Eagles monthly drive thru with stuffed chicken breast, baked potato and vegetable; 4-6 p.m.; $11; 330-886-0397 Hanoverton Weingart Cousins, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Leetonia Village Council meeting, 6 p.m., ...

No problems reported during busy election

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco reported no problems at the polls on Election Day, saying it was very busy. She had predicted a turnout of 54 to 55%. There was a 16.61% percent actual turnout just with the early in-office and absentee voting. At the end of ...