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THE COURTS

Court News October 23, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Micah D. Direnzo, North Elm Street, Columbiana, and Zoe I. Direnzo, Wilmington, N.C.; dissolution sought. Shannon Herstine, Prospect Street, Lisbon, and Michael Herstine, Boardman; dissolution sought. Kelley D. Moffett, South Main Street, Beloit, and Daniel P. Fenstemaker, Paris; dissolution sought. Brandon M. Landsberger, Franklin Avenue, Salem, vs. Emily A. Landsberger, Stratton Road, Salem; divorce sought. Madison Nicholson, West Main Street, Salineville, vs. Ethan Hill, Pine Street Extension, Lisbon; divorce sought. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Roy F. ...

POLICE

Police News October 23, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday to the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing at Cunningham Road, Salem Township for people walking on the railroad tracks. All trains were stopped, but there was no contact with anyone. — Rusty Ray Altman, 53, Cream Ridge Road Lisbon, was taken into custody, charged with burglary, a fourth-degree felony, and transported to the Columbiana County jail after deputies were dispatched at 5:33 a.m. Wednesday to a reported burglary on Cream Ridge Road, Lisbon. Deputies went to the suspect’s residence first and detained ...

Local News October 23, 2026

EAST PALESTINE – East Palestine Social Concerns is preparing for holiday assistance. Food donations can be left at Sparkle Market from Nov. 2 through Dec. 7. Gift donations can be left at East Palestine Memorial Public Library Sign up for Thanksgiving assistance will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Centenary Methodist Church. Sign up for Christmas assistance is at the same time and place Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday assistance is for East Palestine School District residents only. Proof of residence is required. Monetary donations can be made ...

LEAP Hub seeks makers, artists and artisans for new Makers Exchange

Local News October 23, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – LEAP Entrepreneurial Hub is seeking makers, crafters and artists who are a home-based business or have had a storefront without finding the success they were seeking. The businesses will be able to display and sell their products in the new downtown retail destination called the Makers Exchange being created by LEAP Hub to help makers reach new customers and grow their businesses by getting their products on a retail shelf. LEAP Hub is looking for crafters of high-quality unique products such as original artworks, handmade goods, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, textile ...

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber Gallery of Art announces 'A December to Remember' Multi-Artist Show

Local News October 23, 2026

SALEM – The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, located in historic downtown Salem, is announcing the call for a special December show for Chamber Gallery of Art for all artists. The Chamber Gallery of Art provides local artists and their work a month-long showcase featuring 2-dimensional art. This is an opportunity for established and emerging artists to showcase and share their work through exposure, recognition and connections to the community for this end of the year celebration of artists. This multi-artist show will be provided with a reception, publicity through the chamber’s ...

East Palestine seeking charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot

Local News October 23, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The village is asking voters to approve two separate amendments to the East Palestine Charter on Nov. 3. The local municipality is a Charter form of government and as such is required to complete a Charter Review every five years. The review is conducted by the Charter Review Commission, a committee made up of five people selected by the Mayor. This year the committee voted unanimously to put two amendments on the election ballot. The committee’s request to place the amendments on the general election ballot was also approved by council, which must give ...