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Storm cleanup continues in Canfield Township

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Sunday’s storms led to multiple government entities declaring states of emergency on Monday, but what that means at the township, county and state levels is different, officials said. After touring the county and viewing the damage, Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday declared ...

Security added at Falls municipal building

NEWTON FALLS — Because of recent incidents of angry residents at the municipal building, village council on Monday approved hiring a security guard. Interim village manager Kathy King said residents have been at the building arguing about their utility bills. Village council entered into an agreement with Master Security Inc. for a security guard at $17.20 per hour for 40 hours per week. Law Director Gary Van Brocklin said the village’s part-time police department does not have enough officers to have someone stationed at the municipal building 40 hours a week. He said there ...

Bristol recognizes Revolutionary War soldiers at marker

BRISTOL — Township officials and the township’s historical society honored soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War and later relocated to the township. The ceremony took place at Pioneer Cemetery, next to the township hall, where a large rock with a marker on it lists the names of ...

Fire crews address hot spots at Parkersburg fire

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The large plumes of black smoke radiating from the Peoples Cartage warehouse site off of Camden Avenue since early Sunday were gone by mid-morning Tuesday as fire crews continued to douse hot spots at the scene. “The fire is approximately 95% extinguished,” said ...

New flag pole dedicated in Mespo

MESOPOTAMIA — Township officials over the July 4 holiday weekend dedicated a new flag pole at the center after residents expressed concerns of the need for a new pole and flag. Trustee Chairman Joe Pavlic said the township did not have the funds for a new pole and needed concrete work, but his brother John Pavlic was able to get donations from businesses and residents to pay for the concrete and the work for the flag pole and display area. The flag pole, which is across the street from the Mesopotamia General Store, was dedicated Saturday. The township also concluded its ...