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Columbiana County Park District adjusts social media page

LISBON — “The Columbiana County Park District” is the new official Facebook page for the county park district after several social media address changes the past several months. District commissioner Neal Bayless, who’s been working on the district’s social media presence since joining the board last month, suggested the new name and the rest of the board agreed. “Hopefully we can work out the oversight details so we don’t have to go through this ever again,” he said. The original Facebook page did not have “the” in front of the name, but the board no longer had ...

Goshen Township trustees review upcoming expenses

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees reviewed several upcoming expenses in its meeting Tuesday. Police Chief John Calko told the trustees he’d obtained quotes from three companies to potentially provide supplemental IT services to bring the township into compliance with the requirements of House Bill 96 regarding cybersecurity. He said that all three ranged from $25,000 to $27,000 before equipment costs and suggested arranging a meeting with the township’s current IT provider to discuss potentially providing the supplemental services directly rather than retaining a ...

Lawsuit, counterclaim between Diamondback and East Liverpool dismissed

LISBON — A lawsuit filed by Diamondback Dumpsters against the city of East Liverpool and a counterclaim filed against the refuse company by the city have been dismissed. According to a Columbiana County Common Pleas Court entry filed recently, attorneys indicated as of May 15 that a resolution of the case had been reached, but had not filed an agreed entry of judgment or dismissal as was requested. As a result, Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam dismissed the case. Diamondback filed the lawsuit in 2025 over the purchase of a truck, roll-off boxes and hauling services, with the ...

Salem fire hydrant flushing to start Sunday night

SALEM — The city’s annual fire hydrant flushing will begin Sunday. The utilities commission announced in its meeting Thursday that the utilities department will begin the city’s annual fire hydrant flushing at 10 p.m. Sunday. Flushing will continue through Thursday night. Following the initial period, additional flushing will continue during daytime hours over the next few weeks as permitted by weather conditions. According to a statement from the utilities department, while hydrant flushing is ongoing, residents may experience discolored water, low water pressure, or air ...

On the calendar

SAT/7-18 Canfield Lawn Festival, 4-7 p.m., Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road Columbiana Grace Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 140 S. Main St.; lunch available; cash only Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off Shoes, Dresses, Jewelry. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road; by donation East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, Wildlife Watchers 104: ...

Community Briefs

East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival canceled Due to the weather forecast for today, the East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival event has been canceled. A statement issued by the hospital said “the safety of our sponsors, community partners, staff, volunteers, and community is always our top priority. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, community partners, vendors, and everyone who planned to attend.” Watch the hospital’s social media channels for any updates regarding the rescheduled date in the fall. Salem Music Study Club to open new season Salem Music ...