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Police

Lisbon — A man called the station to report unauthorized use of his vehicle at 9:24 a.m. on Aug. 12. — Officers responded to a report on Aug. 18 of 10:13 a.m. of a semi driving off state routes on South Green Street. — Officers responded to a male that left adult daycare on Lincole ...

New zoning code could be adopted early next year

LISBON — After years of discussion and months spent revising Lisbon’s out-dated zoning code, Mayor Peter Wilson is hopeful the new code will be adopted in February 2026. Council passed an ordinance in July 2025 to initiate the statutory process for amendment and revision of the code. The ...

Grant to help Hanoverton tap into sewer lines now available

LISBON – The Columbiana County Commissioners granted a request by the county Port Authority and Economic Development to serve as administrators over a grant that allows financially-strapped residents of Hanoverton tap into the new sanitary sewer lines. The village and residents are required ...

Drugs recovered in EL bar

EAST LIVERPOOL — An attempt to execute a warrant at an East Liverpool home led to a search of a city business on Wednesday afternoon. The Columbiana County Drug Task Force (DTF) and the East Liverpool Police Department executed a search warrant at a Blakely Street residence. The suspect ...

Community Calendar

THU/8-28 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (59 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. ...

Man accused of baseball bat attack asks for reduced bond

LISBON — The attorney representing the victim of a baseball bat attack argued against a reduction in the alleged perpetrator’s bail before Common Pleas Judge Scott Washman on Wednesday. Christopher Maruca told the court that his client is still suffering both mentally and physically and ...

Williams guest speaker at Calcutta Lions Club

CALCUTTA — The Calcutta Lions Club met for its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. Lion Kathy Barker led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Fourteen Lions were in attendance. The guest for the evening was Jordan Williams from the ...

Sunshine Bus visits Sebring schools

Sebring Local School District’s start to the school year was made a little brighter with a visit from The Brightside Project’s Sunshine Bus. The non-profit organization’s bus is outfitted with free comfort items for children. Every student in the district was able to fill a bag with ...

County Briefing

ELHS Class of 1980 reunion The East Liverpool High School Class of 1980 is having its 45th reunion the weekend of Sept. 26. More than 50 classmates have already registered. Events include attending the ELHS Friday night football game, a Saturday dinner at the downtown East Liverpool Elks Club ...

Allison co-chairs NIH grant session

EAST PALESTINE — The six universities awarded National Institute of Health (NIH) grants then-president Joe Biden announced during his visit to East Palestine in February of 2024 to study the impacts of the 2023 train derailment on human and environmental health were the topic of a conference ...