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Government grants Salem farmer $29K for solar generated electricity project
The federal government is helping a Columbiana County farmer “go green” with a grant to pay for solar panels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program granted Edward Schaefer $29,733 to purchase and install a 17.82-kilowatt roof-mounted solar array at his small farm in Salem.
Judges see differences in eviction rates throughout Valley
The Columbus Dispatch reports eviction filings are at a 20-year high in counties around Ohio's capital city. Even though the numbers are up near Ohio's capitol, many courts in the Mahoning Valley are seeing less evictions in 2024. Austintown, Niles, and other courts in the area are seeing lower eviction...
Motorcyclist critically injured in Columbiana County crash; here’s what we know
The Ohio State Highway Patrol in Lisbon is investigating the cause of a crash involving a motorcycle that left one driver with serious injuries in Columbiana County. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. yesterday on State Route 9 in Butler Township, according to the early information released by OSP troopers.
Murder investigation of Leetonia teacher still ongoing
The Columbiana County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the murder of a former Leetonia High School teacher, nearly 5 months after she was found shot to death in her truck -- right outside her home. 21 News sat down with Michelle Long's family -- including her sister, who found her...
Columbiana County groups ponder single site for charitable distributions
Leaders from Lisbon non-profit organizations, police and fire, and churches who go the extra mile to collect food, clothing, blankets, coats, toys, and other items for families and folks in need gathered at the Lions Club. Here they shared ideas on the possibility of setting up one community-wide distribution site.
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