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East Liverpool council announces special meetings

Local News July 20, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — City council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. today in council chambers to amend the budget ordinance, authorize the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to manage the trail project, authorize repairs to state Route 39 water line crossover and consider legislation for business to provide Knox boxes for the fire department. The Safety and Rules Committee’s regular meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. The Streets Lands and Buildings Committee will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers to consider language for a ...

Rare 1929 film shown at the Museum of Ceramics

Local News July 20, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Chagrin Falls resident Kenneth Koos came to the Museum of Ceramics on Tuesday, July 14 to show a 1929 16-mm film of the operations at the D. E. McNicol pottery. Though the pottery was founded in East Liverpool, production was moved to Clarksburg, West Virginia in 1928. His ...

Rulli far outdistances Dem opponent in funding for Congress race

Local News July 20, 2026

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli has significantly more money in his campaign account than his Democratic challenger. After contested primaries for the Democratic and Republican nominations, Rulli, R-Salem, had $284,711 in his campaign fund as of June 30. In comparison, Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia, who won the Democratic primary in the 6th District to challenge Rulli, reported $1,068 in her fund as of June 30. Recent second quarter campaign finance reports, for the period between April 16 and June 30, show Rulli, who is seeking his second full two-year term after winning a special ...

Community Briefs

Local News July 18, 2026

East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival canceled Due to the weather forecast for today, the East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival event has been canceled. A statement issued by the hospital said “the safety of our sponsors, community partners, staff, volunteers, and community is always our top priority. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, community partners, vendors, and everyone who planned to attend.” Watch the hospital’s social media channels for any updates regarding the rescheduled date in the fall. Salem Music Study Club to open new season Salem Music ...

Lawsuit, counterclaim between Diamondback and East Liverpool dismissed

Local News July 18, 2026

LISBON — A lawsuit filed by Diamondback Dumpsters against the city of East Liverpool and a counterclaim filed against the refuse company by the city have been dismissed. According to a Columbiana County Common Pleas Court entry filed recently, attorneys indicated as of May 15 that a resolution of the case had been reached, but had not filed an agreed entry of judgment or dismissal as was requested. As a result, Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam dismissed the case. Diamondback filed the lawsuit in 2025 over the purchase of a truck, roll-off boxes and hauling services, with the ...

East Palestine adds officer to police force

Local News July 18, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The village added a new officer to the police force this week. Brant Moore, 21, of East Palestine was sworn in as a full-time patrolman during the Monday council meeting. “Brant is highly qualified and the village administration is thrilled to have him come aboard,” ...