‘Old Reliables’ reunion

‘Old Reliables’ reunion

BOARDMAN — The 63rd reunion of men who served in the Army’s 9th Infantry Armored Division who served during World War II is this weekend at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, 7410 South Ave.

Members of the unit, nicknamed the “Old Reliables,” and family members will begin arriving today and have a banquet Saturday. This year’s event is hosted by Michael and Terrie Vohanel of Canfield. Michael’s father, who died June 29, 2008, was a member of the 9th.

Probing fire at barn

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Firefighters are investigating a Wednesday evening blaze at an East Middletown Road barn.

The fire call came in shortly before 7 p.m. and the barn was fully engulfed. No injuries were reported.

Trial set for official

LISBON — Columbiana County Health Commissioner Robert Morehead is scheduled to go on trial Dec. 9.

Morehead has been indicted on one count of theft in office, one count of theft and five counts of forgery. If convicted, he could face 71‚Ñ2 years in prison.

Morehead had been scheduled to go on trial next month in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court, but his lawyer asked for more time to prepare.

State audits of the health department showed Morehead had spent thousands of dollars on books, meals and other items. He has repaid most of the state’s findings. The audits stemmed from a Vindicator series on the county’s spending on travel.