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90-day pause of Ohio gas tax will begin Sunday

Local News October 3, 2026

COLUMBUS - Ohioans’ gas-tax holiday will begin Sunday now that Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 519 that suspends the state’s gasoline tax for three months. Ohio House Bill 519 reduces the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from 38.5 cents and 47 cents, respectively, to 1 cent per gallon, according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission. Taxes on other motor fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane and liquified natural gas are not affected. The reduction will take effect three days after DeWine’s signature, which is Sunday. It’s set to ...

Couple charged with child endangering after roach infested residence condemned

Local News October 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Amy Grossen, East Liverpool City Health District housing director, called the recently condemned house at 464 First St., a nightmare. When describing the scene recently, Grossen said she arrived at the house on July 7 to investigate a complaint stating the condition of home ...

Salem Memorial Building to host Senior Expo

Local News October 3, 2026

SALEM — The Salem Memorial Building will be hosting its second annual Senior Expo. “We’re primarily looking to connect people in the senior community with people who have resources available that could be beneficial for that community. We’ve got people to provide help with your Medicaid insurance. We have Shepherd of the Valley coming, funeral pre-planning all sorts of things,” Project Manager Ron Lankford said. The expo will be held at the Memorial Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 and will offer local seniors an opportunity to connect with service financial, ...

Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway

Local News October 3, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — With early voting already underway, a question worrying some voters is what role — if any — immigration enforcement officers might have at polling places through Election Day. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don’t plan to send immigration ...

REAL ESTATE

Court News October 3, 2026

Butler Township James P. and Kelly A. Phillis Sr. to Bruce Haug and John Gottschalk, home on state Route 9; $408,000 Columbiana Christopher T. and Nicole R. Meta to Rasheeda and Jeffrey Williams, home on Kingwood Avenue; $275,000 Carol E. Romeo to Stanley Douglas Perry et al, home on Sunset Court; $230,0002 East Liverpool Jeffrey M. and Tammy L. Tanner to Brennon and Lorelie Wright, home and other residential structures on Charles Street; $155,000 Sue Plumley et al to Sue Plumley, home on Railroad Street; $12,200 Mark D. and Trudy Hoppel to Aaron and Jessica Shope, home on ...

County health district to host flu clinics

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District will host one drive-thru and two walk-in flu vaccination clinics this month, with the drive-thru on Oct. 23 in Lisbon and the walk-ins on Oct. 27 in Salineville and Columbiana. The clinics will have both high-dose flu vaccines available for individuals 65 years and older, and regular-dose vaccines for those 18 years of age and older (Flulaval or Fluzone). Most major insurance plans are accepted, however, uninsured individuals are welcome. Cash or check will be accepted for self-pay. If paying by check, the name on the account must ...