Water will be available to battle heat during Lisbon Fireworks celebration Thursday

July 1, 2026

LISBON — This year’s Lisbon Fireworks celebration on Thursday will mark the 250th birthday of the USA with music, games, food and fun — and lots and lots of water to keep attendees hydrated. “There’s not much we can do as far as shade,” Lisbon Fireworks Committee Chairperson Judy Noel said. But she said there will be golf carts loaded with water, the West Point Lions Club will be there with water, there will be plenty of food stands with drinks available and the fireworks committee will have water for sale at their stand. An extreme heat warning is in effect until ...

County treasurer extends second-half property tax deadline, launches online payment system

July 1, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County property owners won’t have to pay their 2026 second-half real estate taxes until Aug. 21 after the July 29 due date was extended following approval by the Ohio Tax Commissioner. Columbiana County Treasurer Bryan Blakeman announced the extension Tuesday in a press release. According to the press release, the extension became necessary because the Columbiana County Auditor’s Office was required to wait for the State of Ohio to complete implementation of the House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit before tax bills could be finalized and issued. House Bill ...

Owner of dog involved in attack pleads not guilty to criminal charges

July 1, 2026

LISBON — A woman whose dog was euthanized after attacking and injuring a Beaver Local teacher out for a walk at Lake Tomahawk in May entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to criminal charges related to the incident. Jill A. Brothers, 62, Tomahawk Drive, Negley, appeared for arraignment in Columbiana County Municipal Court for two counts each of charges of violating vicious, dangerous, nuisance dog acts, a third-degree misdemeanor, and duties after dog bites person, quarantine, a minor misdemeanor. Her defense attorney, Chris Amato, was not in attendance. Brothers used a walker to enter ...

Moreno calls Democrats racists

July 1, 2026

BOARDMAN — Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said the Democratic Party is for open borders, “transgenderism,” wants “to destroy our fossil fuels” and supports racism. Moreno said during a Tuesday event at the Mahoning County Republican Party headquarters: “Sadly, we have a Democrat Party that’s gone off the rails. But that’s OK because we have a Republican Party that’s now a very broad tent.” He called Democrats “the full anti-American party” and the media is complicit in covering it up. Regarding Democrats, Moreno said, “They don’t believe that ...

On the calendar

July 1, 2026

WED/7-1 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee), 2 p.m., Columbiana County EMA, 215 S. Market St., Lisbon East Liverpool American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., First Free Methodist Church East Palestine East Palestine Library, Health Coaches for Hypertension Control, noon-3 p.m.; Local History Collection Open House, noon-3 p.m.; Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru dinner, 4-6 p.m., with baked potato, vegetable ...

Community Briefs

July 1, 2026

Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exhibition and Sale announced The Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial Committee announces the date of the second annual Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exhibition and Sale on Saturday, Aug. 15, (rain date Aug. 22) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Firestone Park. Artists, art lovers and art buyers alike are asked to mark their calendars for this special “Art in her Heart” event showcasing local artists and their original creations of fine art, all available for sale. The exhibition will be held at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden, the outdoor ...