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Police News August 5, 2026

Salem — A juvenile problem was reported in the 100 block of South Union Avenue at 1:20 a.m. Monday. The caller advised that their son was not home and that they believed they had snuck out. The mother later called the juvenile and they returned home. — Suspicious activity was reported in the 500 block of Continental Drive at 10:41 p.m. Sunday. The caller advised that their window was rattling. Officers checked the area and observed nothing suspicious. — A dispute was reported in the 500 block of Walnut Street at 9:03 p.m. Sunday. The caller advised their brother was ...

Calcutta Rotarian shares American Revolutionary War program

Local News August 5, 2026

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was East Liverpool Rotarian Linda Henderson, who shared interesting stories and facts regarding the American Revolutionary War and its key figures. Pictured with Henderson is Al Pierson, Calcutta ...

Late pioneering Butler Township dairy farmer honored at fair

Local News August 5, 2026

LISBON — Herb Stryffeler didn’t just farm the land — he embraced new technology for milking, got excited about the soil and freely shared what he learned with others. His children described him as a helper, a hard worker and a pioneer, traveling all over to install and service milking ...

Town and Country Garden Club July Yard of the Month

Local News August 5, 2026

The home of Dick and Marty Grim, 1556 Howell Road, was chosen as July’s Yard of the Month by The Town and Country Garden Club of East Palestine. Pictured is Dick and Marty Grim with granddaughter Ainsley Neil. Their yard has many colorful flowers blooming. Marty’s favorite flower is the ...

ELFD receives $174K grant to update haz-mat equipment

Local News August 5, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool Fire Department (ELFD) recently received a grant to update its hazardous material equipment. Fire Chief Antony Cumo said the department received a State Homeland Security Preparedness Grant in the amount of $174,432. Cumo said the department has received support through the grant for the past three to four years. Three years ago, the department received $84,000 for Area Ray monitoring equipment. Last year the department received $54,000 for radios, allowing every member of the department to have a new radio, which he said was nice because the ...

ELFD issues citations to St. Clair Garden Apartments owner

Local News August 5, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool Fire Chief Antony Cumo announced that the East Liverpool Fire Department has issued a formal citation to owner of the St. Clair Garden Apartments, 707 St. Clair Ave., after conducting an extended fire and life-safety code inspection. According to Cumo, an investigation was started after firefighters extinguishing a fire in one of the apartments discovered a nonfunctioning smoke alarm. The residents of the apartment were alerted to the fire by a child who heard the fire and woke up a parent. A follow-up inspection resulted in the discovery of ...