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MON/8-17 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media center Boardman DARE Singles Group, meet at DQ on Market Street, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township to host “An Evening with Sojourner Truth” presented by Eddie Murphy of Wellsville, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave.; free to the public East Liverpool East Liverpool High School Classes of 1949-50, noon, Chef Ray’s on St. Clair ...

DAHS Class of 1966 celebrates 60th anniversary with donation

LISBON — Lisbon David Anderson High School and Junior High students will be greeted at the door by a new bench donated by the DAHS Class of 1966 when they return to school on Wednesday. “I just love it,” Class of 1966 member Cheryl Mills said. The bench was constructed by Matt Baird, ...

CC Department of Job and Family Services releases annual report

LISBON — The Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services released its 2025 annual report this week, sharing the stats that demonstrate the services provided in areas that include adult and child protective services, public assistance, senior services, and child support enforcement. Child support enforcement managed 7,297 cases in 2025, with 74.94 % of all current child support cases meeting their monthly obligation. Adult protective services received 428 referrals alleging abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, with at least 189 self-neglect and 154 exploitation. Of ...

Cutrona’s proposed bill to ensure Flock cameras data is used properly

With the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras coming under scrutiny, state Sen. Al Cutrona said he plans to introduce legislation to ensure information they collect is used appropriately. Cutrona, R-Canfield, said: “Ensuring that the rights and privacy of citizens is upheld is the default standard in a government that is of, by and for the people. The legislation will prohibit any government entity collecting Flock camera data from sharing it with a third party or for personal use.” Cutrona said his proposal wouldn’t permit any government agency in the ...

Driver accused of killing a pedestrian to face jury trial Jan. 26

LISBON — The driver accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene in East Liverpool on Feb. 4 won’t face a jury trial until 9 a.m. Jan. 26 next year. Tracy C. Quimby, 34, last known address Jackman Street, East Liverpool, also with an address in Hookstown, Pa., appeared Friday for a pretrial hearing before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. She was accompanied by her appointed defense attorney Terry Grenga. A final status hearing was set for 9:40 a.m. Jan. 11. Quimby is facing third-degree felony charges of aggravated ...

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SAT/8-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Second annual “Art in Her Heart” Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exposition and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the grounds of the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park; rain date Aug. 22 Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Community breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist ...