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St. Clair Township trustees approve officer resignation

Local News July 1, 2026

CALCUTTA – The St. Clair Township Police Department is losing an officer. St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie told the St. Clair Township Board of Trustees during Monday’s meeting that officer Chase Askounes submitted his resignation effective June 22. Trustees Robert Swickard and James Sabatini II voted to accept and approve the resignation. Trustee Jordan Williams did not vote due to being absent and excused from the meeting. When asked if McKenzie was going to be searching for officers to fill the vacancies created by the Askounes resignation and the recent ...

Community Briefs

Community News July 1, 2026

Boyce Church America250 celebration Boyce Church will be celebrating 250 years of God pouring His grace on the United States of America on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with an outdoor service under a tent in front of the church. The congregation will be presenting and pledging to the flags, worshiping the Lord, having singing and special music, a message from Pastor Bill, with many other activities. The Church’s new Declaration of Dependance on God will be read and signed by the congregation. After the service will be a free picnic lunch, a bounce house, and games for all ages. Pastor Bill ...

POLICE

Police & Courts July 1, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on state Route 154 with reported injuries at 9:05 p.m. Friday, aiding EMS units with rending care to the people involved. A deputy escorted EMS to Dickey Drive, Lisbon when the injured were stable, to meet Life Flight Paramedical Units. Both people involved in the crash were flown to a hospital due to injuries sustained. — Deputies responded at 8:58 p.m. June 25 to Leslie Road, Madison Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a call. Units were advised by dispatch that the caller was concerned about a ...

Owner of dog involved in attack pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Local News July 1, 2026

LISBON — A woman whose dog was euthanized after attacking and injuring a Beaver Local teacher out for a walk at Lake Tomahawk in May entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to criminal charges related to the incident. Jill A. Brothers, 62, Tomahawk Drive, Negley, appeared for arraignment in Columbiana County Municipal Court for two counts each of charges of violating vicious, dangerous, nuisance dog acts, a third-degree misdemeanor, and duties after dog bites person, quarantine, a minor misdemeanor. Her defense attorney, Chris Amato, was not in attendance. Brothers used a walker to enter ...

America at 250: An Age of Innovation

Local News June 30, 2026

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...