CCCTC passes resolution for Tax Increment Financing

September 3, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center has passed a resolution waiving the required notices for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) being sought by the St. Clair Township Board of Trustees. The career center board has been in discussions with the Beaver Local School District, which would also be affected by the TIF proposed by the township. According to the resolution, St. Clair Township is planning to offer 100 percent exemption over a period of 30 years for affected parcels. Tax Increment Financing is an economic development tool available to local governments ...

Wellsville PD likely to see increase in OT costs

September 3, 2026

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Police Department is short on staff, so overtime may increase in the near future. Lt. Marsha Eisenhart Tuesday told village council members that one of the police officers should know by Sept. 8 if he is going to need surgery and if he does, he will probably be off work until February. The department also has another officer off for military service and next week two officers will be at Camp Fitch as chaperones. Eisenhart also said that Marathon has added more lanes to transport the gas and oil they get out of the ground and those lanes cost millions ...

East Liverpool school board approves SRO contract, other personnel for 26-27 school year

September 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Board of Education approved several personal matters including resignations, hirings and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the school resource officers (SRO) during the first board meeting of the 2026-2027 school year, which coincided with the first day of school. The MOU is with the East Liverpool Police Department whose officers serve as SROs. Board members approved and accepted the resignation of Anthony Cusick, ninth grade assistant football coach. Cusick was then approved for the ninth grade football coach position. The board ...

On the calendar

September 3, 2026

THU/9-3 Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. East Liverpool Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room; for children ages birth to 36 months East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Caring Hands Food Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ; clean ...

Several animals die in Salem house fire

September 3, 2026

SALEM — A Salem house fire Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of several animals. According to a Facebook post by the Salem Fire Department, the department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Highland Avenue, finding heavy smoke in the rear of the structure. In a separate post by the Columbiana County Humane Society, agent Fabian Pike confirmed there were a total of seven animals on site. Three dogs were saved while four cats perished. The Salem Police Department transported the dogs to a local animal hospital for treatment. “The true heroes in this situation ...

Salem council honors longtime police officer on retirement

September 3, 2026

SALEM — City council honored the service of the Salem’s longest serving officer as he enters retirement. During its meeting Tuesday, council unanimously approved a resolution commending Lt. Dave Casto for his 36 years of dedicated service to the Salem Police Department from Jan. 20, ...