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East Liverpool to celebrate America 250 with monument reveal and family activities

Local News June 29, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The City of East Liverpool will celebrate America 250 on July 11 with the unveiling of the Revolutionary Patriots Memorial followed by a wide variety of activities featuring something for all ages. The celebration runs 1 to 8 p.m. The event begins at East Liverpool City Hall, 126 W. Sixth St., at 12:45 p.m. with a procession to the monument unveiling program which will begin at 1 p.m. at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets. The Memorial program will include posting of the colors, invocation, pledge of allegiance and the national anthem, historical remarks ...

POLICE

Police News June 29, 2026

Columbiana — An individual reported on station at 5:02 p.m. June 19 an incident of fraud in the 800 block of Timberline Drive on behalf of her mother. Leetonia — Travis Swinehart, 32, Pittsburgh Street, Columbiana, was charged with obstructing official business, criminal trespass and possessing drug abuse instruments after officers responded to the 200 block of Oak Street at 2:19 p.m. June 19 in reference to a man with a motorcycle near the garage. Officers found Swinehart who said he had rode a bicycle to the residence to retrieve personal items, but determined he had arrived ...

Hoppel’s Championship Rodeo to mark nation's anniversary during holiday weekend

Local News June 29, 2026

LISBON — Hoppel’s Championship Rodeo will celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary with Veterans’ Night on Friday and fireworks on July 4 as part of the annual rodeo sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) and the American Professional Rodeo Association ...

East Palestine police investigating drive-by shooting on West Martin Street

Local News June 29, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Village police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday on West Martin Street. Lt. Don Johnson released a statement via social media Sunday morning stating that the shooting occurred in the 800 block of West Martin Street and it is believed it was a targeted incident and there is currently no threat to the public. He said the shots were fired from a passing vehicle into a home on West Martin Street. No injuries were reported. “At this time is it known that this was not a random act and there is no further concern for the safety of the ...

THE COURTS

Court News June 29, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES William Ray Davis, state Route 558, Leetonia, vs. Sierra Sunshine Davis, Northside Avenue, East Liverpool; divorce sought. DOCKET ENTRIES County Treasurer vs. James Johnson, et al.; payment plan entered, case stayed. County Treasurer vs. Thomas J. Sprowls, et al.; previous judgment vacated, case dismissed. Court News LISBON — An East Liverpool man accused of assaulting a woman and possessing a gun when he was prohibited from having one due to a previous conviction was sentenced to 36 months in prison. John D. Lanam, 45, Anderson Boulevard, East ...

Salem buries time capsule in preparation of dedication Friday

Local News June 29, 2026

Salem’s new 50-year time capsule was buried and secured in place in preparation for the official dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. July 3, immediately prior to the Grand Parade, and will kick off a full day of celebrations of the United States’ semiquincentennial. The capsule was buried at ...