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Staff Writer COLUMBIANA — There will be fireworks in the city on July 4, but not at Firestone Park. Heidi Dattilio, president of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce, and Lana Wilt, chairwoman of the Fourth of July Committee, came before city council this week to announce plans to relocate the fireworks. Fireworks will be displayed on July 4, which is a Sunday, at Shaker Woods Village. “We just wanted to give the plants some time before ten thousand people trampled through the park,” said...

Staff Writer COLUMBIANA — City council had several traffic issues to address Tuesday. Councilman Richard McBane brought the traffic in town square to the attention of council, suggesting that it’s time to get the situation under control. McBane pointed to a lack of understanding how the square works, paying attention or adhering to the signs indicating the need to yield and give pedestrians the right of way. Mayor Rick Noel agreed with McBane saying, “I think we’ve all witnessed it...

Staff Writer Morning Journal/Danielle Garner Samantha Rhoades was sworn in as a part-time officer at this week’s Columbiana council meeting. Behind her is Chief William Myers. COLUMBIANA — City Manager Lance Willard notified city council Tuesday that he had sent an application for project funding from a special congressional program, specifically local Congressman Bill Johnson. The funding was reserved to complete infrastructure projects which can be applied to completing the industrial ...

Staff Writer Samantha Rhoades was sworn in as a part-time officer at this week’s Columbiana council meeting. Behind her is Chief William Myers. (Salem News photo by Danielle Garner) COLUMBIANA — City Manager Lance Willard notified city council Tuesday that he had sent an application for project funding from a special congressional program, specifically local Congressman Bill Johnson. The funding was reserved to complete infrastructure projects which can be applied to completing the indus...

Morning Journal/Michael S. Burich Mischief at Mirror Lake has come to Columbiana’s attention. COLUMBIANA — City Manager Lance Willard announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that the issue with the gas aggregation supplier going out of market which broke contract has been resolved. Efforts to reverse charges were successful after the city made objections. Willard explained that he is happy to announce that adjustments will be made. “They are going to abide by that contract which is a ...

Special to the Salem News COLUMBIANA — Although it is no longer December the sights and sounds of Christmas may be lingering in the city, and that is because Columbiana has been chosen as a location for a new movie. Josh Menning, owner of Menning Films, said he has been in contact with actress/producer Karen Abercrombie for the new film. Abercrombie is known for her role as “Miss Clara” on the popular 2015 drama War Room. Menning said the new Christmas movie is currently in the pre-produc...

COLUMBIANA — Although it is no longer December the sights and sounds of Christmas may be lingering in the city, and that is because Columbiana has been chosen

MYERS COLUMBIANA — A longtime city police officer has been chosen to fill the police chief position vacated by Tim Gladis in November due to retirement. On Tuesday, council unanimously approved hiring Bill Myers as police chief following the recommendation from City Manager Lance Willard. Myers has more than 23 years of experience in law enforcement. He first joined the Columbiana department in 1995 as a part-time officer and was recently promoted to full-time before opting to try for the ope...

Special to the Journal COLUMBIANA — A longtime city police officer has been chosen to fill the police chief position vacated by Tim Gladis in November due to retirement. On Tuesday, council unanimously approved hiring Bill Myers as police chief following the recommendation from City Manager Lance Willard. Myers has more than 23 years of experience in law enforcement. He first joined the Columbiana department in 1995 as a part-time officer and was recently promoted to full-time before opting t...

COLUMBIANA — In addition to filling the police chief’s job, the city police department will be hiring a two new officers. City Manager Lance Willard infor