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Youngstown council authorizes settlement with Lisbon company over property demolition

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to authorize the board of control to settle a federal lawsuit with a company that had its property demolished without notice — paying it $105,000 and removing a $30,000 demolition fee. The settlement agreement with Armadillo Development LLC of Lisbon has the city admitting no liability in the demolition. The board of control is to vote today to settle the case. Law Director Adam Buente said: “We deny any wrongdoing. Our code enforcement did what they were supposed to do. But this is going to be very costly ...

On the calendar

FRI/7-17 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Putt-Putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP meeting, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S, Suite 220 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 40 percent off Shoes, Dresses, Jewelry. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles ...

Ruth Denmeade reaches century mark

Ruth Denmeade of Columbiana is turning 100 years old July 17, 2026. She was born in Petersburg, Ohio and attended Springfield Township High School graduating in 1944. She went on to attend business classes at Youngstown College and worked at the Sheet & Tube until 1947. It was in October ...

Salem Summer Concert Series to feature Aftermath Sunday

The Salem Summer Concert Series will present Aftermath at 6 p.m. Sunday at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Aftermath recreates the sights and sounds of the 1960s featuring authentic reproductions of some of the most memorable songs from the decade. During the show, audiences will relive the ...

Park board meeting produces a real cliffhanger

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board voted Monday to go forward with the process to acquire the popular rock climbing cliffs from the village of Lisbon. Park commissioners agreed to the idea of entering a memorandum of understanding with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to start the process for the transfer of 41 acres from the village to the park district. Lisbon village council had already agreed in November to proceed with the sale in a 3-3 tie vote broken when Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson cast the vote needed for the measure to pass. The idea was the county land ...

East Liverpool offers a timeless tribute to local doctor

EAST LIVERPOOL — Dr. Marc D. Hoffrichter was honored Wednesday with the dedication of the restored historic city clock at the corner of Sixth and Broadway streets, recognizing decades of civic leadership and service to the community. City officials, members of the East Liverpool ...