Columbiana commissioners OK option on 4.6 acres

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners have approved a six-month option to buy land for a new Department of Job & Family Services building.

But the commissioners said all ideas are still on the table.

Dan Bing, board chairman, said, “It’s only an option.”

“We’re keeping all of our options open,” said Commissioner Jim Hoppel.

Commissioner Penny Traina said, “We appreciate all the passion people have brought to this.”

The option gives the commissioners until Aug. 14 to purchase 4.6 acres at the northern edge of the village at a cost of $290,000.

The commissioners just formally received a $247,000 federal grant for the project, and expect to receive another $1 million in federal funds earmarked for the project.

For more, see Thursday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com