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East Palestine Schools to seek earned income tax levy in November

Local News July 24, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine School District has officially moved forward with placing a 1 percent earned income tax levy on the Nov. 3 election ballot. The board of education passed a resolution during a special meeting this month that places the issue on the ballot. According to the resolution, the district is seeking the income tax levy because the current tax levy revenue raised is “insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of the school district.” According to the five-year financial forecast presented by District Treasurer Rick ...

Community Briefs

Local News July 23, 2026

Lisbon’s Community Yard Sale kicks off today Lisbon’s first-ever Community Yard Sale kicks off today (July 23) and runs through Saturday. There are nearly 50 households participating in this inaugural event. Hard copies of the map/list are available at Village Hall (203 N. Market St.). Banquet of Lisbon to feature picnic on Monday New Lisbon Presbyterian Church will sponsor the Banquet of Lisbon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. The picnic will feature hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, watermelon, ice cream sundeas and assorted beverages. ...

POLICE

Police News July 23, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 8:33 p.m. July 15 to a Rochester Road, West Township property for a theft report, issuing a warrant for theft on a Youngstown woman in Columbiana County Municipal Court. Salem — Officers spoke with a person at the police department at 9:09 p.m. Monday regarding an assault that occurred at a business on Friday. They advised that they had been playing a game and one of the other players had gotten frustrated with him and grabbed him by the throat and threw them to the ground. The person did not want to pursue charges but requested ...

On the calendar

Local News July 23, 2026

THU/7-23 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (55 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; program by Janet Peterson about the ...

East Liverpool City Council handles timely matters in special session

Local News July 23, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — City council held a special meeting Monday to vote on time sensitive ordinances. Ordinances voted on included an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) agreement for the Riverfront Trail Project Phase 1.1, two authorizing the service safety director to enter into scope of work agreement and one to adjust budget appropriations. The Riverfront Trail ordinance was time sensitive and had to be approved through the special meeting to meet the deadline set for the LPA-ODOT-LET Project Agreement for the Riverfront Trail Project Phase 1.1, which once completed will ...

THE COURTS

Court News July 23, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Samantha Jean Moore, Shadyside Road, East Liverpool, vs. Bryan Dale Jeffries, Yeager Drive, East Liverpool; divorce sought. Alina F. Moloney, Weirton, W.Va., vs. FCA US LLC, Columbus; damages sought for alleged lemon law and warranty violation claims related to mechanical issues with 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Affinity Federal Credit Union, Basking Ridge, N.J. vs. Justin Bray, St. Clair Avenue, East Liverpool, et al.; collection sought of alleged $18,683 debt. Village Capital & Investment LLC, Henderson, Nev., vs. Lori Ann Baker, Winona Road, Salem, et al.; mortgage ...