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Election day turnout expected to be low based on early voting

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco said she’s not expecting much voter turnout based on what she’s seen so far with the early voting. “We’ll be lucky if we get 12 percent,” she said Thursday. As of Wednesday, the board of elections received 581 ...

911 committee discusses funding

LISBON — If the state decides to base the distribution of 911 wireless funding on the number of calls received, Columbiana County’s 911 system will lose money. That possibility and funding overall were the main topics of discussion again at the county 911 Program Review Committee meeting ...

IRS to verify Liverpool Twp. at-home businesses are licensed

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP— During a trustees board meeting Tuesday, Mike Bahen informed that he went to check on a new business on Shady Side Lane after receiving complaints. Bahen then cautioned that residents who are selling items out of their homes are considered to be a business and are ...

Cookie Crawl

Beckah Pirl of Sweet Amelia’s became a three-time winner of the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce Cookie Crawl held Saturday at the Center Township garage. Attendees were able to enjoy a variety of cookies from area bakers and vote on a favorite. Pictured is Pirl (left) and Carly Brock, LACC ...

East Liverpool Schools earn honors

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools earned six honors at the 2025 Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA) Achievement Awards, held during the association’s annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. With 331 entries submitted by 66 school districts across the state, ...

Crestview Budget Barn

Buckeye State Credit Union joined Crestview Elementary School first graders to help them shop at the Crestview Budget Barn created by first-grade staff. Over a one month period, students earned CR money for completing tasks, making good choices, etc. At the end of the month, students created ...

Another status hearing set for EL man charged with rape

LISBON — Another status hearing is now set for 10 a.m. June 18 in the case against an East Liverpool man charged with four counts of first-degree felony rape. Brett Thompson, 19, Dairy Lane, appeared Thursday morning before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam accompanied ...

Community Calendar

FRI/5-2 Canfield OSU Extension Mahoning County 4-H Fabric Frenzy, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., OSU Extension Mahoning County office, 490 S. Board St.; shoppers will be able to “purchase” items via free-will donations, with all proceeds directly benefiting Mahoning County 4-H youth programs; ...

ELHS Prom Royalty

The East Liverpool High School Prom, themed “A Night in the City,” was hosted at the Seven Oaks Country Club. Damon Stansbury and Ella Ludwig were honored with the titles of king and queen in front of their classmates, family and friends in the Potter Fieldhouse. (Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage)

Community Corner

Growing Traditions 4-H Club On April 6, Growing Traditions 4-H Club met for its monthly meeting. Members met at St. Michael’s Church to discuss cleaning tips and tools recommended for the fair. They also requested help for committees and brainstormed theme ideas. It was announced that the ...