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Lincoln Highway Book Sale at Lepper Library Lepper Library’s Lincoln Highway Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Prices include hardbacks at $1, paperbacks at 50 cents, audios and DVDs at $1, all children’s books at 25 cents, and magazines free with any purchase. The sale will be held at the library located at 303 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Parking is available at the rear of the building, with entry through the garage off Vine Street. For further details, contact the library at 330-424-3117. Lepper Library upcoming events Lepper Library in Lisbon will host the ...

Columbiana Arts Theater announces several upcoming events

The Columbiana Arts Theater presents “Midday Cabaret: Broadway Songs” COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater, 5 N. Main St., invites the community to enjoy an uplifting afternoon of live music at “Midday Cabaret: Broadway Songs” on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. The cabaret will feature talented local artists performing memorable songs from the Broadway stage. The intimate setting will give audience members an opportunity to experience favorite show tunes and celebrate the enduring magic of musical theater. Whether guests are lifelong Broadway fans or simply enjoy ...

Lisbon man pronounced dead after motorcycle and car crash

LISBON (WKBN) — A Lisbon man has died after a vehicle and motorcycle crashed in Madison Township Sunday. According to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lisbon Post, Glenn R. Kennedy, 61, of Lisbon, was pronounced dead on the scene after being hit by a vehicle turning left on State Route 45. The report states Kennedy was traveling southbound on State Route 45 on his motorcycle when he was struck by a Nissan Altima attempting a turn onto Osbourne Road. The crash occurred at 12:53 p.m. OSHP is investigating the cause of the crash. OSHP was assisted by Wellsville, ...

Area youth do well at fair’s rabbit and poultry sale

LISBON – Ryder Wilson, 11, Hanoverton, and Rosa Wallace, 14, East Rochester, were both surprised and excited at what their animals brought in at the Jr. Fair Market Poultry and Market Rabbit Sale on Thursday at the Columbiana County Fair. Ryder’s New Zealand fryer rabbit which took grand ...

East Liverpool receives mural grant

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool has received funding for a mural on a Fifth Street building. Mayor Bobby Smith told city council members Monday the city has been awarded a mural grant through the efforts of Lisa Painter, deputy director of LeapHub. The mural will be painted on the building that will be occupied by Goodwill. Smith said Westgate students will design the mural showing the history of East Liverpool. Smith also provided an update on how the $100,000 donated to the city by a former resident is being used, saying that he handed out the 57th check that went to the ...

Liverpool Township trustees approves reallocation of appropriations

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — During Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting, trustees approved several resolutions to reallocate appropriations. Trustees approved the reallocation for the General Fund in the amount of $200 from the Auditing Service to the Travel Reimbursement Line Item in the amount of $200; to supplement appropriations for the General Fund in the amount of $642 for the Workers Compensation Line Item; and to authorize a temporary cash advance from the General Fund to the Police District Fund in the amount of $30,000. Payment of bills totaling $104,637.28 ...