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Autism Awareness celebrated in St. Clair Twp.

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP – The St. Clair Township Police Department held its annual Autism Awareness Day event at Beaver Local Schools on Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities, has in the past typically been held outside, but due to inclement ...

2 Republicans, 6 Dems running in 6th District

Congressman Michael Rulli, first elected in June 2024 to the U.S. House, faces one Republican opponent in the primary, with six Democrats seeking that party’s nomination in the 6th District. Rulli, of Salem, won a special election in June 2024 for an unexpired term representing the district ...

Alleged driver in East Liverpool murder pleads guilty to amended charges

LISBON —The man identified as the alleged driver involved in the 2021 murder of Brycen Douglas in East Liverpool admitted his guilt on Monday to amended charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, along with a charge of obstructing justice. As part of the plea ...

CCCTC to extend school day by 5 minutes

LISBON — Extending the Columbia County Career and Technical Center’s instructional day by five minutes is expected to bring in more state funding each year. The career center governing board recently approved the five minutes per day increase, resulting in a new start time of 7:45 a.m. ...

Drivers escape fiery crash in Lisbon

LISBON — Two drivers escaped injury after a fiery collision at the intersection of West Lincoln Way and South Lincoln Avenue at 4:57 p.m. Monday in Lisbon, with the accident remaining under investigation. “The car burst into flames,” a witness said at the scene. A Toyota Highlander ...

Crews respond to incident at Hilcorp

FAIRFIELD TWP. (WKBN) — Crews responded to an incident at a local energy company on Monday. Firefighters were at Hilcorp Energy Company on Fairfield School Road. Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that a “tank incident” happened at 11:18 a.m. at the ...

On the calendar

TUE/4-28 Alliance Lego Lab, 4:15 p.m., Rodman Public Library; for ages 6-12; registration required at rodmanlibrary.com Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley, Trailblazing Skies and Shorelines: Ohio’s Birding Trails presented by Jamey Emmert, Avian Education Coordinator with ...

Crews respond to incident at Hilcorp

FAIRFIELD TWP. (WKBN) — Crews responded to an incident at a local energy company on Monday. Firefighters were at Hilcorp Energy Company on Fairfield School Road. Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that a “tank incident” happened at 11:18 a.m. at the ...

Students witness justice in action during Law Day at downtown courthouse

LISBON — Students from across Columbiana County witnessed justice in action Friday as they attended some live criminal hearings during Law Day at the downtown courthouse in Lisbon. County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Lynsey Lyle-Opalenik, who organized the event sponsored by the Columbiana ...

Salem OKs storm water discharge rules

SALEM – City council approved updates to the storm water discharge regulations in its meeting Tuesday. Council voted unanimously to approve proposed changes to the city’s ordinance regarding illicit storm water discharge. Given its first reading April 7, the proposed update would add a ...