Community Briefs

July 13, 2026

Lepper Library announces several upcoming events LISBON – Lepper Library will host the following upcoming events: Geology & Fossil Program with Guest Instructor Jason Leggett Monday, July 13: 4-5 p.m. This program is geared toward elementary and junior high aged children. Leggett will provide some samples that he has found around Lisbon and share his collection in the exhibit case. Registration is required. Art Class with Jacob Ward Wednesday, July 15: 2 p.m. Teens can bring their bestie and make diamond art magnets together. Make a CATT BUTT and/or a MANDALA magnet. ...

Lepper Library July Display Case Now Open for Viewing

July 13, 2026

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “Unearth A Story,” Lepper Library in Lisbon is highlighting Jason Leggett’s collection “What the Earth Tells Us, Exploring Geology, Paleontology, and Archaeology.” Leggett, who began his collection at age 8, aims to inspire young ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness

July 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media ...

Sabella sentenced for child pornography charges

July 11, 2026

LISBON — A wolf in sheep’s clothing — that’s how Judge Megan Bickerton described former hospital chaplain Joseph Paul Sabella before sentencing him Friday to 25 to 27 years in prison for downloading, printing and possessing 12,000-plus images of children engaged in sex acts. “You ...

CNBC: Ohio works for No. 1 rating

July 11, 2026

Why yes, Ohio wants your business, and a global business and financial news outlet is exclaiming the wonders of the Buckeye State’s business-friendly landscape. CNBC announced on its broadcast Thursday that Ohio is America’s Top State for Business in 2026.The network cited the state’s business costs, infrastructure, market access, electrical power capacity and inventory of shovel-ready sites in making its decision. Ohio’s housing costs also are among the most affordable nationwide, CNBC reported. “When I took office, I promised to ‘plant the seeds’ of long-term ...

Liverpool Township opts out of state salt contract

July 11, 2026

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Liverpool Township has opted out of the state salt contract for the 2026-2027 winter season. Road Supervisor Chris Bosworth and trustees made the decision during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting to opt of the State of Ohio Salt Purchasing Contract due to a significant price increase for the salt. The price of salt for the township has increased from $54 per ton for the 2025-2026 season to $151.85 per ton. Like other municipalities in Columbiana County who entered into the state salt contract, Liverpool Township received notice via ...