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Secret indictment alleges Salem man raped 9-year-old
A Salem man is in the Columbiana County Jail after being secretly indicted for allegedly raping a nine-year-old child. Thirty-two-year-old Brandon Seddon was arrested Monday on charges of rape, sexual battery, and two counts of gross sexual imposition. According to the indictment, the Barclay Avenue man allegedly engaged in sexual...
Rabies vaccine baits to be dropped in Portage, Columbiana and Carroll counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in parts of eastern Ohio starting Monday and continuing through most of August. Carroll, Columbiana and Portage counties are among the areas included in the rabies campaign. Airplanes will distribute the vaccine baits from about Aug. 17 through Aug. 22. Approximately 350,000 baits will be distributed in Ohio. ...
Columbiana County Fair preparations underway
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — Looking for a quick thrill? Ohio’s fair season is well underway, offering summer fun for all ages across the state. The 179th Columbiana County Fair doesn’t officially open up shop for a few more days, but workers have been scrambling round the clock to make sure this year’s event goes off without a hitch.
Brightside Project announces back to school assistance programs
The Brightside Project has announced the return of its annual Back to School Assistance Programs for the 2024-25 school year. The programs include clothing and shoe vouchers for students in the Salem City School District, as well as backpack and school supply giveaways for all students in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
Consortium analyzes data, encourages public participation in derailment studies
EAST PALESTINE — Researchers and scientists from institutions of higher learning along with the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Columbiana County Health Department came together on Tuesday at an event held by the Ohio/Pennsylvania University Research Consortium at East Palestine High School. The Ohio/Pennsylvania University Research...
2024 Columbiana County 4-H Royal Court announced
LISBON, Ohio — The 2024 Columbiana County 4-H king and queen will be crowned during the opening ceremony of the fair in front of the grandstand July 29 at 6 p.m. Following are the members of the royal court. Mason David. David, 18, is the son of David and...
State Arts Grants Include $107K for Butler Art Museum
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twenty-five arts organizations in the Mahoning Valley will receive grants from the Ohio Arts Council under its latest round of funding. The largest grant, $107,551, was awarded to The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown to support its ongoing work. The OAC board announced today...
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