NEWTON FALLS — Village officials are planning to split the current law director / prosecutor position held by attorney Jeff Limbian into two separate part-time positions.

Council members at Wednesday’s meeting said it would be best for the position to be separate, noting the high case load the prosecutor has in Newton Falls Municipal Court in addition to the work as a law director.

Council will begin advertising for candidates for the law director position.

Second Ward Councilman Brian Axiotis said the amount of work for the prosecutor has increased in recent years.

“I feel we need to split the duties. We need to see what applicants we can get,” he said.

Some residents at the meeting said the positions should be held by the same person.

Resident Julie Lemon said the positions should

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