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Council approves funds for generator during special meeting

EAST LIVERPOOL — City council Tuesday approved funds for a generator in response to recent power outage that led to carbon monoxide poisoning of city employees. Council unanimously approved an amendment to appropriations increasing funds for capital improvements from $8,822.82 to $55,822.82 to allow the funding to be available for the purchase of a generator for the police department. The generator was deemed a priority by the Safety/Rules Committee during its previous meeting due to the generator failing to operate during a recent power outage that resulted in the police dispatch ...

Goshen Police District has new assistant chief

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The Goshen Township Police Department has a new assistant police chief. The board of trustees voted unanimously in its September meeting to authorize the promotion of Michael Platt from his prior position as detective sergeant to the department’s assistant police chief ...

Community Briefs

Salem Community Day Salem will hold a Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Lincoln Plaza. The event will feature the police department’s K-9 unit, as well as the street, parks and health departments. There will be hot dogs, chips, water and ice cream. Lisbon Church of the Nazarene Cragun concert Lisbon Church of the Nazarene will host a free concert featuring the Craguns at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The Craguns are a family group comprised of husband and wife Jordan and Elena Cragun, Ray Cragun (Jordan’s father) and Denecia Innocent (Jordan and Elena’s niece). They are ...

On the calendar

FRI/10-2 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Columbiana American Legion Post 290 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Across The Pond with The DoughBros, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater; tickets at atthecat.com. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 ...

Salem Quakerfest set for Saturday

SALEM — Quakerfest returns to Salem Saturday. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations are coming together to offer a day of fun for everyone from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The festivities will extend across the entire downtown area with giveaways, activities for children, live music and special sales. Liberty Park At Liberty Park, located at the corner of State Street and Ellsworth Avenue, attendees will be able to enjoy live music by Kelly and Co. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. who will perform favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Children ...

East Liverpool High School 2026 Fall Homecoming Court

East Liverpool High School has announced its 2026 Fall Homecoming Court. From left Izzy Buchheit, Paige Buchner, Aubrey Stevens, Adelyne McCready, Sierra Reed, Addison Buchheit, Paige Cowan and Hadley Dobbins. The Homecoming Crowing will be held Friday, Oct. 9, during halftime, as the Potters ...