A Wellsville man is facing an assault charge after allegedly punching an employee at an East Liverpool Dairy Queen over an incorrect order According to an East Liverpool police report officers were called to the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill at 900 W Police said the alleged victim told officers that an older male customer became angry about an incorrect food order The employee said the man continued to yell after being told to stop by other employees She stated that the man then went into an area not allowed for customers and punched her in the jaw The alleged victim and a witness told police that a male employee intervened and struck the man in the back of the head before leaving the restaurant East Liverpool police posted a photo of the alleged assailant on their Facebook page asking for the public's help in identifying him The post was later updated to state the individual had been identified and was in custody  Court records identify the man as James Wicker He was arraigned Thursday in East Liverpool Municipal Court and pleaded not guilty to the assault charge A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 12 Five people face charges after a drug task force executed a search warrant at a condemned East Liverpool home assisted by the sheriff's office and police departments from East Liverpool executed the warrant on the 700 block of Sophia Street on Wednesday A search of the home turned up 22 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine Agents also reported finding packaging material and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking All five people were arrested and charged with criminal trespass because the residence had been condemned following a previous Drug Task Force search warrant The sheriff's office said additional charges are pending the results of lab tests on the suspected narcotics The Family Interactive feature enhances An Amazing Life Authorized family members can securely access their loved one's memorial website settings at any time Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute No names or addresses will be collected by using this service Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Pamela Smith Please enter your question / comment below: A receipt has been emailed to the address provided Provide comfort for the family of Pamela Smith with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Agreement with Policy and Continued Use of Site PLEASE NOTE: The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting Shown are items recovered in a search warrant execution at 709 Sophia St. including 22 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 15 grams of suspected meth resulting in five people being charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass and drug charges pending lab results (Photo courtesy the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office Facebook) EAST LIVERPOOL – Drug charges are pending against five people found inside a Sophia Street home during the execution of a search warrant by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force Thursday were all charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass after the task force assisted by the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant at 709 Sophia St. A search of the home uncovered approximately 22 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 15 grams of suspected meth Agents also located packaging material and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking All five suspects found in the home were charged with criminal trespass due to the residence being condemned after a previous drug task force search warrant there Additional charges are pending lab results The task force was assisted in the search warrant execution by units from East Liverpool Police Department Liverpool Township Police Department and a K-9 unit from St The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office and the Lisbon East Liverpool and Columbiana police departments assisted in the investigation LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin recently reflected on his first term in office LISBON — A Youngstown man convicted for soliciting sexual conduct from an undercover agent in 2022 has been .. Patrick Morrisey says he wants West Virginia’s voting laws to be as simple as possible Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.reviewonline.com | 210 East Fourth St. Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Mathew Roe Provide comfort for the family of Mathew Roe with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book EAST LIVERPOOL — Some local communities such as East Liverpool and Wellsville — opting to save on power bills — are still waiting for the completion of solar projects and the savings they were told to expect Scout Solar was contracted to erect three solar structures in Wellsville and six in East Liverpool But only one of the structures has been completed which is located at the Wellsville Sewage Disposal Plant A project which did not involve solar panels — the demolition of Jim Kenny Center in Wellsville — has been completed The two solar structures which were to be built at the Wellsville Village Hall and at one of the pump stations have not been started yet Wellsville officials have no clue when the work will begin Wellsville Fiscal Officer Hoi Wah indicated that on the completed structure the village has seen a savings of $7,290.55 spread over a seven-month period between September 2024 and March 2025 Scout Solar was supposed to build a structure at the water plant It was started but additional work has not been done for months The company backed out at sewage plant because core samples revealed that it had been a landfill A structure was supposed to be built for the water department at the Haywood Pump Station But although the company proposed that structure it later determined the location was not a large enough site The amphitheater structure was supposed to be built downtown in the parking lot of the Sixth Street Deli But that area is a historical district and a structure there would not be acceptable The company was supposed to redo the Broadway Wharf but that went by the wayside East Liverpool Mayor Bobby Smith said the company wanted the structure to be like a large billboard with “Scout Solar” on it in big letters instead of “East Liverpool.” That did not sit well with him Smith said when he expressed displeasure over the signage Work was done on the structure at the Laura Avenue Water Pump since it has not been turned on he is assuming it is not completed it will be up to attorneys to determine if a breach of contract occurred by the company backing out of the projects included in the contract “Solar panels don’t mix with a historic district and that is not what we need in the middle of town,” Smith said Smith said company representatives went behind the city’s back and approached the community center about putting a structure across from it on the hill leading up to the school Council approved an ordinance for that which was vetoed by Smith — his reasoning was because the city would have to lease the property for free and it is located in a residential neighborhood it would require maintenance — such as cutting grass around equipment and maintaining insurance — on property it does not own in East Liverpool with the intent to renovate that for use as a corporate office and lodging for crews in town to work on the solar projects Scout Solar as of April 25 has listed the building for sale at $499,900 there was no transition between the former administration which signed the contracts with Scout Solar and the current administration which doesn’t know much about the solar industry That has left the questioning of who to listen to when it comes to obtaining accurate information up in the air Smith said that the 25-year contract with Scout Solar is one-sixteenth of an inch thick and is lacking clarity on many items — the only certainty would be rates raising 3 percent yearly He also noted that even though the council voted for the contract with a seven-to-zero vote in favor if he had been in office at the time he would have vetoed that ordinance Smith was informed that the city is getting billed by AEP (American Electric Power) When he called the power company to ask about the bills he was told it was the customer’s responsibility to pay — and the city is the customer The city has received a bill for $3,500 already and was told by AEP they would be sending another one for $60,000 and possibly other bills Smith said what AEP is telling him contradicts what Scout Solar told him AEP told the mayor the customer (the city) is responsible for any upgrades needed to accept the solar energy grid He noted that the solar company is supposed to pay those bills is trying to get Scout Solar to pay the bills “If I had to believe somebody at this point “They aren’t going anywhere.” Smith has concerns over the solar structure at the water plant being completed because he has been told Scout Solar has been going back-and-forth in arguments with the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) He indicated the EPA is allegedly getting tired of it all and will be looking into everything regarding the structure He noted some of the his concerns including construction being done over vital pipes to the water plant He said this puts the city even further under the EPAÌs microscope The city has been dealing with the agency over several water violations Smith is questioning whether EPA approval was obtained before starting the project EPA approval would have been needed due to the structure’s location on the bank of the Ohio River He noted he has heard they got some approvals Smith said he was told by Scout Solar representatives that the company is waiting on a piece of equipment to be delivered to finish the structure at the water plant It’s not expected to arrive until October He noted there has been no one there from the solar company to do any work since last fall the contract could be voided if Scout Solar doesn’t live up to its end of it But he questions what can be done with the water plan structure if that happens Smith also said he heard the company had greatly reduced its staff Multiple calls to Scout Solar were not returned former company representative Matt Brophy said he is no longer with Scout Solar He served as a company spokesman when the local project was announced two years ago and reported in the Columbiana County Newspapers | https://www.morningjournalnews.com | 308 Maple Street A man is in custody following an altercation at a Dairy Queen in East Liverpool Ohio — A Dairy Queen employee in East Liverpool was assaulted by an angry customer Employees say the suspect had waited a while for his food due to a shift change and decided that wasn’t good enough,’ east Liverpool Police Chief John Lane said “He went around the counter and assaulted the female that was in the back preparing the food.” Workers say the female employee tried to de-escalate the situation there’s no need to scream,” employee/co-worker Ariona Nelson said and then eventually he came back there and assaulted her." posting surveillance images on the East Liverpool Police Department’s Facebook page He was later identified as James Wicker of Wellsville "People are people and things are gonna happen,” Rian Wehrhan "It’s a lot getting punched in the face Wehrhan also attempted to take the attacker down "I just didn’t want anyone else to get hit,” Wehrhan said so I just said you’re going to sleep." Wicker is being charged with one count of assault He is currently out on bond and his court date is pending Ohio (WTOV) — A Dairy Queen employee in East Liverpool was reportedly assaulted by an angry customer on Wednesday at the DQ on West Eighth Street Employees said the suspect had waited a while for his food due to a shift change and decided that wasn’t good enough," said East Liverpool Police Chief John Lane Workers said the female employee tried to de-escalate the situation "People are people and things are going happen,” said Rian Wehrhan my jaw is still really swollen and it’s started to bruise a little bit He was out on bond and a court date was pending Director of Communications for East Liverpool City Schools displays the awards the district earned at the 2025 Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA) Achievement Awards EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools earned six honors at the 2025 Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA) Achievement Awards held during the association’s annual conference in Columbus With 331 entries submitted by 66 school districts across the state The OHSPRA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding work in school communications East Liverpool City Schools 2025 OHSPRA Achievement Awards: ¯Mark of Excellence: “Potters bring it back to Patterson Field for football playoffs” ¯Photographer: Jimmy Joe Savage – cap toss photo of the Class of 2024 Best Student Video – Potter News Network (PNN) ¯Mark of Excellence: “The Horse: A Beloved Potter Basketball Tradition” ¯Mark of Excellence: “150th Anniversary of East Liverpool High School Graduation” ¯Mark of Excellence: East Liverpool City Schools Facebook and Instagram Pages ¯Mark of Excellence: “Superintendent Ludwig Skills Stop Spotlight” Social Media Campaign Director of Communications Megan Hoffrichter Hernandez who attended the conference and accepted the awards on behalf of the district “Representing East Liverpool City Schools at OHSPRA and being recognized alongside some of the most innovative school districts in Ohio is a true honor I’m beyond proud of our students and staff whose creative talents and dedication to telling the Potter story continue to shine across the state.” East Liverpool City Schools continues to invest in authentic storytelling and districtwide engagement efforts that celebrate the achievements of students and staff LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco said she’s not expecting much voter turnout .. Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Mike Bloor Provide comfort for the family of Mike Bloor with a meaningful gesture of sympathy daughter of Victoria and Donald Purinton II and niece of Kelly and Richard Vebelun has been named East Liverpool High School’s May Scholar of the Month Madison has demonstrated excellence both academically and in her community She has been actively involved in the Outdoor Adventure Club and works part-time as a Shift Manager at Subway where she has been employed for over a year Madison plans to attend the University of Akron where she will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering She has earned both the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and the Akron Merit Scholarship each providing $20,000 in financial support for her education Madison was also honored with the Empowered Potter Award for her leadership and commitment to excellence and leadership skills make her a shining example of the Potter spirit CHESTER — The city’s lack of enforceability for its junk ordinance long has been an issue for .. 13 in the case against Paul Steven Vojnovich LISBON — A former Leetonia school bus driver fired in February is now facing a criminal charge for voyeurism for .. LISBON — A man accused of injuring a juvenile during a shooting in Wellsville on April 27 had his case bound over .. EAST PALESTINE — While a motion to reduce or eliminate an $850,000 appeal bond is still being reconsidered in the .. Only one of the two structures — the sewage disposal plant — planned for Wellsville has been completed The Solar Structure being constructed by Scout Solar at the East Liverpool Water Plant sits unused and unfinished (Photo courtesy of the City of East Liverpool) The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life will take place May 10 in Warren and will feature teams and .. LISBON — The Columbiana County Drug Task Force will use a $142,248 grant from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement .. Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Marvin McKenzie Provide comfort for the family of Marvin McKenzie with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Three people were arrested Thursday after the Columbiana County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 627 Minerva St (PHOTO/Columbiana County Sheriff's Office) Ohio — Three people were arrested Thursday after the Columbiana County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 627 Minerva St Agents were assisted by the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office and officers from East Liverpool and Thompson were arrested on scene with additional charges pending BCI lab results RELATED:Columbiana County faces critical funding crisis as tax renewal vote looms A search of the residence located 117 grams of suspected methamphetamine Agents also found paraphernalia and packaging material consistent with bulk drug trafficking Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of James Bowersock Please enter your question or comment below: We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of James here so that the family and other loved ones can always see it and can even comment on those shared by others it will also remain on this memorial website in perpetuity 3 trees were planted in the memory of James Bowersock Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Jennifer L Provide comfort for the family of Jennifer L Davidson with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of James Swoger This event may be open-casket and the livestream may contain views of the deceased Note: Only supported in up-to-date browser versions of Microsoft Edge The East Liverpool High School Thespians and music department will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at 7 p.m The show is presented with permission from Music Theatre International with music by Alan Menken The show will feature live accompaniment from a pit band EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine City School District snagged over a million dollars of $8.5 million in grant .. The WLC club met on April 29 at the Living Well Church with leader Mary Jarvis opening the meeting with roll call .. According to a release from the Division of Cannabis Control a product alert has been issued for one lot of cannabis-infused gummies sold in Hubbard and East Liverpool that contained an undisclosed ingredient The gummies affected are listed as follows: The gummies were processed by Farmaceutical RX license number #CCP000045-00 under the Local Edibles Ohio brand the processor used an ingredient - "edible glitter" - that was not disclosed on the product label or the product item registration within the state inventory tracking system the processor was unable to provide evidence that the ingredient was obtained by a licensed and regulated source according to the alert Edible glitter may be used as in ingredient as long as it is disclosed and properly sourced from a license and regulated entity the presence of the ingredient does not constitute a health hazard Farmaceutical RX has pulled all affected product off of dispensary shelves according to the release Dispensaries that sold the affected product included: patients or consumers who have a product that matches the lot and product ID are urged to discontinue use and either dispose of or return the remaining product to the dispensary of purchase for proper disposal and refund Download the WFMJ app for your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet to get our push alerts as news happens Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Joe Como Provide comfort for the family of Joe Como with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Thomas C Provide comfort for the family of Thomas C Wolfe III with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Linda Carroll Provide comfort for the family of Linda Carroll with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Carl E Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Robert P Provide comfort for the family of Robert P "Bob" Tompkins with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Ohio — Peter Cottontail and the APA Angels brought Easter joy to the East Liverpool area by distributing over 500 baskets filled with snacks The initiative aimed to ensure that every child could enjoy the classic Easter tradition explained the motivation behind the effort "All of us that have donated our time and efforts grew up poor my parents had to go and get help from the Salvation Army to give us a good Christmas or Easter So we all just wanted to make sure that the local kids got something for Easter," she said The baskets were funded through a recently-held fundraiser which included a pool tournament and kitchen sales at the Moose "We put together a pool tournament at the Moose Children at the event also had the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny Allissa Durr emphasized the importance of family gatherings "It's important to get families together do something with the little ones." Calen Durr added especially for wee little ones like Daniel here." Volunteers highlighted the event as a testament to community service and kindness "If I were in someone else's shoes I would want the best help I can get where people would be kind to me So I want to be kind to other people." and I think it was the perfect group to put together to get things done." The APA Angels plan to continue their community initiatives with hopes of organizing another event for Christmas Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Robert Cochran Provide comfort for the family of Robert Cochran with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Becky Straight We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Becky Straight here who served for more than a quarter of a century as a board member with the East Liverpool City Schools Board of Education EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool City School District is mourning the passing of Larry Walton who served as a school board member for the district for nearly 30 years recently regretfully resigned his board position due to health issues He had previously considered resigning about a year ago due to health issues but decided against it because he didn’t feel ready to step away when he felt there was still some good he could do for the students in the district In a social media post on the district’s Facebook page Walton was described as a devoted champion of education and a steadfast advocate for the district’s students Walton spent multiple years serving as the liaison between the school board and the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) Until his health would no longer allow him Walton would go to Columbus monthly to meet with the other OSBA members from around the state to converse and exchange ideas such as adjusting the district’s accounting to allow for free/reduced lunches for students finding alternative funding for workbooks and more “We are a poor school district,” Walton previously said and I hate that we spend something on the average of $7,200 per kid when other districts such as ones in Columbus can spend $85,000 per student We have to look beyond taxes to grants and other resources.” Walton developed an interest in education after being inspired by Don Lowe former superintendent for Wellsville Village Schools Walton is described as having an unwavering commitment to excellence and leaving an indelible mark on the district The district noted that Walton dedicated his life to enriching educational opportunities for so many students be present to support school events or taking the lead on transformative initiatives and possessed a strong belief in the power of education to shape students’ futures Walton had previously said that he considers each of the students in the district his kids and he makes it a point to attend as many student functions as possible and meet and talk with students because he did not want to interrupt learning The district also said that during Walton’s tenure it was under his leadership that advancements were made in the career tech programs vital grants for student resources were secured and the bond strengthened between the school and the community wisdom and dedication will forever be remembered,” the district’s social media post said “East Liverpool City Schools extends our deepest gratitude for his years of service and sends heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.” A state audit released on Tuesday found tens of thousands of dollars distributed by the East Liverpool School District when they were not supposed to or didn't have the money A 117 page report shows the school overpaid or made unallowed payments multiple times in 2022 and 2023.  The state auditor found the school spent nearly $25,000 in federal grant money without getting the right approval.  17 expenditures “did not obtain sufficient prior approval” including the Patterson Field project classroom expansion project and an ice machine.  Since the school used federal money for those expenditures the U.S Department of Education does have the option to recover those funds A statement from Superintendent Jonathan Ludwigg said in part “...these findings primarily stem from differences in interpretation regarding allowable expenses and reporting practices under state guidelines the audit found no evidence of fraudulent use of district funds.” The audit also details nearly $3,700 in charges to the schools credit card that weren't allowed The school Superintendent Ludwig made a purchase for $408.91 and Communications Director Megan Herandez made two purchases totaling $3,339.61 that were not allowed.  Superintendent Ludwig said these were purchases for student incentives and tips and that they “were made in support of staff and students and aligned with district goals but required clearer documentation to meet specific state reporting requirements.” the audit found the school overspent $1,409,222 from the General Fund and almost $19,357 from the food service fund in June of 2023.  “Failure to have adequate appropriations in place at the time expenditures are made could cause expenditures to exceed available resources further resulting in deficit spending practices,” the audit states before recommending the Board of Education closely monitor expenditures.  The district submitted a plan for corrective action in which they committed to reviewing their procedures and denying future budget requests that exceed the amount the district has on hand.  Other corrective action the district agreed to include getting prior approval for any questionable expenses and creating a file for expenses in excess of $25,000 to track the vendors and make sure they are approved.  School board president David Hamilton explained the overages as being the result of rising costs.  each year we estimate what our appropriations (budget) will be.  Due to rising inflation and the cost of supplies our spending outpaced the appropriation we estimated for the year.  The fix is simple just amend the appropriation filing to the larger amount.  We did not know we needed to do this until the audit brought it to our attention.  That is why we welcome these audits.  It was and is an easy fix.  We feel its misleading to say we overpaid or overspent," Hamilton wrote in an email.  Hamilton also pointed out that the state auditor has accepted their corrective action plans.  "The audit process is an organic process where deficiencies (findings) are brought to the district by the auditor and a corrective action plan is completed in conjunction with the auditor.  Our corrective action plans were approved and accepted by the auditor Findings during this process are an opportunity for growth within the district and we welcome the help they provide," Hamilton wrote.  said the only action taken will be restitution "Managing a $37 million annual budget requires a steadfast commitment to transparency and continuous improvement values that East Liverpool City School District upholds with great pride," Superintendent Ludwig said in a statement "...We remain dedicated to the highest standards of financial accountability ensuring that all district funds are used to support students The full audit findings can be found here The full response from the school district can be found here: Intermittent ramp closures will take place in the city of East Liverpool beginning Thursday Closures will occur intermittently between 9 a.m Route 30 eastbound to State Route 7 southbound Route 30 westbound to State Route 7 southbound The closures are part of the 9th Street Bridge replacement project 30 eastbound to SR-7 southbound will be continuing eastbound on U.S 30 followed by turning left onto Jackson Street to return to U.S 30 westbound to SR-7 southbound will be continuing westbound on U.S 30 to the SR-170 Calcutta / East Palestine exit to SR-170 and taking SR-170 to U.S Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Nancy Miller Provide comfort for the family of Nancy Miller with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Two major drug busts in Columbiana County are shining a spotlight on the ongoing fight against methamphetamine in the region Ohio — Two major drug busts in Columbiana County are shining a spotlight on the ongoing fight against methamphetamine in the region Investigators found a major stash of drugs at 624 Avondale Street in East Liverpool on Tuesday They also seized $519 along with packaging materials and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking "Ninety-six grams of methamphetamine is pretty massive considering a user is only going to buy one two three grams maybe at a time,’ Columbiana County Drug Task Force Director Jesse Smith said that’s definitely a large supply of meth." Suspects Lisa Cunningham and Thomas Akers were in the residence Cunningham was later transported to the Columbiana County Jail for an active warrant The Columbiana County Drug Task Force also executed simultaneous search warrants at 926 Woods Street and 502 Tenth Street in Wellsville on Wednesday - both believed to be working together in the distribution of methamphetamine "We had reason to believe those two houses were not only selling narcotics a suspect tried to flush a large bag of meth but officers managed to recover 15 grams that didn’t make it down the drain Officers also found a shotgun and a handgun at the home "We did locate a decent sized bag of methamphetamine that the resident there did try to flush down the toilet,” Smith said we managed to recover a good bit of that.” but one man faces possible charges including tampering with evidence Investigators are also working to determine if the firearms were stolen Smith said meth is quickly becoming the dominant drug in the southern half of the county "The biggest influx that we've seen this year is methamphetamine in the southern half of the county,” Smith said we recovered over 960 grams of methamphetamine for the whole year We're just in the beginning of April and we're over 600 grams of methamphetamine already.” The task force said it’s seeing a constant flow of trafficking between East Liverpool and Wellsville "We are in maximum overdrive right now,” Smith said “We are trying to get everything we possibly can off the streets really good unit who’s on fire and just ready to get out there and be active." Smith also emphasized the importance of public support noting the drug task force is funded through the county’s sales and use tax EAST LIVERPOOL — Assistant Fire Chief Eric Croxall chose to end his firefighting career the same way he began it — in a humble and dignified manner whose father Ed Croxall is a retired East Liverpool fire chief began his firefighting career 35 years ago at the East Liverpool Fire Department and has decided to retire He opted for no fanfare as he walked out of the station with only his family fellow firefighters and on-duty East Liverpool police officers after his final shift on Tuesday Fire Chief Antony Cumo said he really wanted to plan something for Croxall to celebrate him but Croxall told him he wanted to end the day just like any other he was just going to get in his truck and go home Cumo said Croxall told him on April 1 of his plans to retire and that he was really hoping that Croxall was playing an epic April Fool’s joke on him Croxall started with the East Liverpool Fire Department on May 9 making it exactly 35 years with the department Cumo noted that Croxall was the last retiree of everyone hired in his group He was a fearless firefighter and a great leader to his guys,” Cumo said “He was a hard worker and never complained He brought a sense of calm to every fire he was on.” staffing changes will take place at the department Aaron Jones is on the list to move up to assistant chief Cumo noted as soon as everything is official Jones’s promotion will leave a vacancy for the lieutenant’s position for which the city’s civil service commission has approved an exam to take place this summer The need to fill the lieutenant position will create two entry level openings in the fire department Cumo said he is not sure if they will do a lateral transfer and hire one new firefighter or hire two firefighters The civil service commission will be administering an entry level exam later in the summer Walmart has announced an ambitious goal to remodel more than 650 stores across the U.S Included in that are the Walmart stores in East Liverpool and Zanesville the only Ohio Valley stores to make the list an expanded online pickup and delivery offering There are 170 Walmart stores in Ohio and six distribution centers Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Charles Russell We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Charles here Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Donald E Provide comfort for the family of Donald E Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Rose M Prokop Jackson with a meaningful gesture of sympathy Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Deanna Plemons We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Deanna Plemons here Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company Ohio – It was 250 years ago Saturday that what became known as “the shot heard ’round the world” rang out in Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 History was also made Saturday when plans were unveiled to erect a monument honoring the 157 known patriots buried in Columbiana County who fought for and sacrificed for the nation’s independence moving to the county afterward to reap the benefits of winning their freedom.  opened stores and other businesses,” said Steve Barlow president of the Mahoning County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution “And Columbiana County began to grow and prosper with more people settling here It was a great time given to us by our brave and fearless patriots.” Barlow spoke Saturday morning at the location chosen as the future site of The Sons of the American Revolutionary War Monument at the intersection of Sixth and Washington streets in the heart of the city’s downtown.  several locations were considered by Barlow service-safety Director Bill Jones and architect Scott Shepherd “I said this would be perfect on the corner of Washington Street That’s a nice coincidence,” Barlow said The East Liverpool High School staff and students prepared the site and local artist Craig Wetzel drew a rendition of the proposed monument the written history and brick ground pavers.  Barlow thanked all those involved in the project thus far including Carly Brock of Richardson Monuments Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters and donors as well as the “enthusiastic support” of the city Several city firefighters attended Saturday’s presentation in support of the project.  Barlow said the project was proposed because there are no such monuments to the county patriots “We mean no disrespect to any veterans of any wars; we are so grateful for the service of all veterans these patriots were different inasmuch as they weren’t sure what was in store for them if they won and the odds were against them,” Barlow said we didn’t have the Declaration of Independence the Constitution or any guarantee of what was to come.” “What they did have was faith – faith in God and faith that free men property and freedom of religion far better than living under the feudal system of Europe a chance for all men to have a say in their government and live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.” the patriots’ faith was well-founded one section of each township was to be set aside for education and one for religious worship Never before had a government wanted to educate everyone and designate a place for worship,” Barlow said adding that the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 included no slavery in any newly established state the right to trial by jury and and the right for widows and children to inherit estates “These rules would change America and the world forever These rules put into place by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 went into effect before our Constitution was ratified and before the Bill of Rights,” Barlow said Events are being planned in conjunction with that anniversary with Saturday’s monument unveiling serving as the kickoff and the project is about a quarter of the way there Fundraising efforts will include the sale of a frameable map designed and drawn by Wetzel showing important sites in the War of Independence Engraved brick pavers for the monument base also will be available which can include a variety of clip art designs or names with checks made out to MVSAR and sent to Barlow at 335 Thompson Ave. For questions about purchasing the bricks or maps, contact Barlow at 330 386 4178 or barlow34@comcast.net gathered Saturday for the unveiling of the site for the new American Revolutionary War monument Just $99/year or $10/month will get you full access to all of our articles every month Stay up to date with all of our latest news OH — Crews in East Liverpool were called to a commercial structure fire this afternoon for a fire at DJ's Automotive on Pennsylvania Avenue in the East End Firefighters were on the scene and were able to extinguish the fire within two hours but Assistant Chief Lance Smith of the East Liverpool Fire Department said there was extensive damage to the building and its contents "We arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building We made an interior attack to locate the fire which we were able to find and extinguish," said Assistant Chief Smith and several cars inside the building also sustained damage The Fire Marshal is on site investigating the cause." Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Barbara Ann Radeschi Provide comfort for the family of Barbara Ann Radeschi with a meaningful gesture of sympathy The Ohio Department of Transportation will begin replacing the 9th Street bridge over U.S resulting in a 150-day closure of the bridge The bridge will close to all traffic in both directions beginning March 24 A detour will direct drivers on 9th Street from the east side of the bridge to Dresden Avenue The detour will be reversed for traffic traveling in the opposite direction Route 30 westbound ramp to State Route 7 southbound will close for three days Drivers needing to access State Route 7 southbound from U.S Route 30 westbound will be detoured west on U.S 30 westbound to the State Route 170/Calcutta/East Palestine exit ODOT has announced that a similar closure of the State Route 7 northbound ramp to U.S Route 30 traffic traveling under the bridge will be maintained for most of the project Route 30 will be necessary later for bridge painting Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Darlene Jacobs Provide comfort for the family of Darlene Jacobs with a meaningful gesture of sympathy EAST LIVERPOOL — With help from True North obtaining a loan through the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) Fresh on Fifth will relocate to the True North Building made the announcement during Wednesday’s CIC meeting where he requested a $40,000 small business loan for cafe equipment the cutting of a door and window to the patio area and patio railing and furniture CIC board members approved the loan for a 60-month term with 4 percent interest Bailey told the board that the True North holdings initially planned to use the area for a breakroom or cafeteria area for the 80 employees that will be in the building He noted that that idea expanded in scope and scale to become an innovative new street side cafe for employees and for the public to use “We are excited about bringing in this cafe concept to the first floor facing Fifth Street on the True North Building,” Bailey said Bailey said the cafe will be an innovative modern architecturally significant space designed in an inviting bright place which will have seating for 22 to 24 people inside and an outdoor patio that will seat 22 people Initially the cafe will be open during the week from 6 a.m The cafe will be known as Fresh on Fifth at True North with an update to the Fresh on Fifth concept and their sandwiches salads and other breakfast sandwiches and pastry items the deli is known for Bailey said he has been working with the city to obtain preliminary permission for the two parking spaces directly in front of the building to be designated the Fresh Express Lane for the purpose of a virtual drive through The parking spaces allow people to order online or through an app and then be able to pull into one of the parking spots and have their order brought out to them He also said this concept by providing more convenience would bring more people downtown the curb strip would be painted green designating those parking spaces for pick up customers Bailey touched on the financial impact of the Fresh Express Lane noting that most fast/casual restaurants do more than 40% of their business through drive throughs and this could improve the economics of Fresh on Fifth Bailey also said without the two parking spaces for the Fresh Express Lane the whole project is not economically viable and they need that extra 40% revenue to come through the drive through to supplement the customer base Fresh on Fifth already has As the two companies go through the process of moving the deli they are working to add more to the business Currently there is a tentative agreement with a local bakery to deliver baked goods at 6 a.m so the deli offerings can be expanded to not only include the fresh sandwiches but can be the Fresh on Fifth Cafe and Bakery where fresh bread cakes and other pastries could be purchased They will be delivered and packaged for consumer purchase The addition of the cafe to the True North Building is $100,000 above the original budget for the work on the building Bailey noted that he is not the operator of Fresh on Fifth but is leasing the space to Fresh on Fifth and the space is a build-to-suit in which True North provides the construction and financing which will be paid back by Fresh on Fifth through the rent they pay The equipment and everything purchased through the loan would be assets of the building Bailey noted that these items would be unique to the city if they complement the other businesses in the city and not compete with them saying that the coffee from the Fresh on Fifth would just be the typical brewed coffee not the flavored coffees offered by Steel Native and the bakery items would not include donuts so as not to compete with other local businesses that offer donuts The small business loan approved by the board will be used to make sure Fresh on Fifth stays on track in the move and can open simultaneously with the True North Building is rapidly progressing but slightly behind schedule due to investment the company had to make in HVAC units There was the need to add 11 new HVAC units to the building These units were not factored into the original plans and budget Bailey said contractors determined the units needed to be fixed and it makes sense to do that now instead of waiting six to 12 months and having them start leaking and damaging new ceilings The project is currently running over budget by approximately $300,000 due to some mechanical issues and construction items Bailey has met with bankers and is taking care of that next week to remain on track The target completion date is the end of April Bailey is hopeful to start moving people into the city sometime in May Board members also approved the removal of large bridge stones stored at the old Riverview Florist by a licensed bonded and insured 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