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Local News September 5, 2026

SAT/9-5 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 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.; 75 percent off all summer items in the shoppe. East Liverpool ELHS Men’s Class of 1956 Breakfast, 9 a.m., Two Smart Cookies. Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Ohio School of Falconry, 1-2 p.m. East Palestine Free Yoga session, 10 a.m., East Palestine Park Stage; provided by the East Palestine Friends of the Park/EPACT; bring a yoga mat or a ...

REAL ESTATE

Local News September 5, 2026

Center Township Barbara R. DeCort to John William Rankin et al, other residential structure on Steubenville Pike Road; $45,000 Columbiana Randal S. and Kimberly S. Guy to Glenn and Michele Orlosky, home on Terra Verde Avenue; $595,000 Barbara E. Farrand to John C. and Sylvia C. Harris, home on South Vine Street; $180,000 Debra S. Schaefer to Charles L. Beiling (trustee), home on Fairfield Avenue; $123,000 East Liverpool Andrea Dankanecs to Millicent Calkins, home on Elysian Way; $335,000 Travis and Mary Anne Belich to Jason Jimmie and Allanna Gorman, home on Gardendale Street; ...

Washingtonville VFW donation to the Alzheimer’s Association

Local News September 4, 2026

The Washingtonville VFW recently donated $5,400 to the Alzheimer’s Association, with $2,200 in funds from the car show matched by the club. From left, Bob Cushing, Carl Slagle, Ashley Hendricks, Ray Heddleson, Jo Pariso, Roy Pariso and Bill Heston. (Submitted photo)

Columbiana seeking member for zoning appeals board

Local News September 4, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The city is looking for a new member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. City Manager Lance Willard said the vacant seat is the result of the resignation of Jack Sutherin, whose term does not expire until the end of 2027. The city is taking letters of interest through Sept. 10. Willard took time during the most recent City Council meeting to praise the community for their involvement with the city. He listed off several committees and boards that meet in one month alone. “The volunteerism that occurs in this community is amazing … We do appreciate our ...

Participants still sought for East Palestine health study

Local News September 4, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Participants are still being sought for a health study conducted by the University of Kentucky. Erin Haynes, who serves as Principal Investigator of the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program, visited Village Council in recent weeks to go over the program. Led by the University of Kentucky with partners at the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University the study exists to answer the health and water questions the community has been asking since February 2023, the team said. The study is built to follow participants over time to determine the ...

POLICE

Police News September 4, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A civil dispute was reported in the 5200 block of Jimtown Road in Unity Township at 8:24 p.m. Wednesday. The caller advised their uncle was telling them that they had to leave the residence. Deputies explained the proper eviction process. — Deputies stood by in the 37000 block of State Route 30 in Center Township at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday while a man collected his clothing and personal effects from a residence. —Telecommunications harassment was reported in the 3100 block of Homeworth Road in Knox Township at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday. The caller advised that they ...