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Driver pleads guilty to vehicular assault after original conviction thrown out

Local News October 6, 2026

LISBON — A man whose original conviction for a 2023 crash was thrown out in July entered a guilty plea Monday to vehicular assault and driving impaired, then received credit for 259 days served and a three-year license suspension retroactive to Nov. 7, 2025. Christopher C. Mele, 66, Lucretia Lane, Columbiana, appeared with his defense attorney David Betras before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. “From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to apologize,” he said, especially for all the pain he caused. The case stemmed from a traffic crash on Aug. 12, ...

Community Briefs

Local News October 6, 2026

East Rochester United Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner The East Rochester United Methodist Church, 24754 U.S. Route 30, will host a Swiss Steak Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The menu includes slow-roasted swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, old-fashioned pies and desserts, and a beverage. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 years and under. Dine-in or carry out. Lepper Library upcoming activities LISBON – The Lepper Library will host its October Craft Class featuring a Fall Serving Tray Thursday, Oct. 8, with ...

THE COURTS

Court News October 6, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Erin N. McGuire, Chestnut Street, Leetonia, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Chestnut Street, Leetonia property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Stephen J. Adams, Grandview Street, Lisbon; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Grandview Street, Lisbon property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Michael Mattern, Wallace Avenue, East Palestine, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Wallace Avenue, East Palestine property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Samantha J. Howell, Clark Avenue, ...

East Liverpool City Schools to celebrate homecoming with downtown pep rally and parade

Local News October 6, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools, in partnership with the East Liverpool High School band and cheerleaders, will bring Homecoming spirit to the heart of the city on Friday with a special Homecoming pep rally and parade celebrating students, alumni and generations of Potter ...

Columbiana council promotes police officer

Local News October 5, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The city promoted a police officer and filled a vacant seat on the zoning board of appeals in recent weeks. During its Sept. 15 meeting, city council approved hiring Bryan Granchie as sergeant for the Columbiana Police Department. Granchie first joined the force in October of 2014 and then took over as K-9 officer in February of 2018, a position he has held since that time. In June of 2024 he became a Drug Task Force Officer and is continuing to fill that role as well. Council also approved appointing Tyler Thaxton to the Auxiliary Police Department. As for the ...

On the calendar

Local News October 5, 2026

MON/10-5 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting with Sebring Village Council regarding the Beloit water system East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Mini Mondays, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397 School board, 6 p.m., elementary media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon ...