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Former Mayor: Former Newton Falls mayor is seen during the City Council meeting Wednesday.NEWTON FALLS - After a brief but tense and packed emergency meeting Wednesday, Pat Layshock no longer is mayor in the eyes of City Council.

But the turmoil over the former mayor may just be entering a new phase. Layshock shared case law after the meeting that he claims would allow him to rescind his resignation as long as he did so before council voted on it, as he did on Tuesday.

He offered his resignation on Monday, then changed his mind on Tuesday. Council ignored the rescindment of the resignation.

For now, Layshock has not committed to a course of action following the meeting.

It wasn't for the lack of trying, however. Layshock attempted to call the meeting to order and was about to lead the Pledge of Allegiance while Councilman Tom Moorehead, a political rival, attempted to stop him.

NEWTON FALLS — The Salvation Army, Newton Falls Service Unit, is accepting applications for children from age 6 to 12 to attend Camp NEOSA (North East Ohio Salvation Army), located near Carrollton.

The session will be from July 30 through Aug. 4. Participants will fish, swim, hike, study nature and make crafts at the free camp. The unit is able to send about 30 children.

Applications are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Church Mouse, 26 1‚Ñ2 W. Broad St. For information, call Doug Herlinger, unit director, at (330) 872-5574.

NEWTON FALLS -- Mike Talanca was one of the recording industry's top recording engineers, helping create the sound of the Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Michael Bolton, Billy Idol and others.

When he needed to leave New York to return to his hometown to care for his parents he opened Tune Town Recording here.

Newton Falls police have charged two people following a marijuana investigation at the high school. 21 year old Marcus Honsaker faces a charge of trafficking. One juvenile is also charged. He and five other students have been suspended while the investigation continues.

Newton Falls Superintendent Dave Wilson said he believes the loss of the 4-mill additional levy was due to a variety of factors, including the decline in the economy, last September's teachers strike and a belief by some people that the state would come up with some money for the district.

"Some people took sides on these issues," Wilson said.

The administration will look at a variety of ways to save money, Wilson said.