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Perry Township voters to see new police levy on November ballot

Local News July 29, 2026

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Perry Township voters will be presented with the question of a new levy for the police department in November. During its meeting Monday, the board of trustees unanimously approved a resolution to place a new 1.5-mill property tax levy for the police department on the ballot in the upcoming November election. The proposed levy has a five-year collection period beginning in tax year 2026 and continuing through tax year 2030. If approved by voters in November, the levy is projected to generate $222,295 for the department annually and would cost voters $53 for each ...

Non-profit looks to hold wing festival in Columbiana

Local News July 29, 2026

COLUMBIANA — A non-profit organization is looking to host a wing festival in the city. Wanda Wellman of Alta Care Group presented the idea to City Council recently. Wellman said the organization serves Mahoning and Trumbull counties and opened a behavioral health office in Salem in May, bringing the service area to Columbiana County as well. Alta Care Group also celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, she added. “I would like the opportunity to host a large community event. I think you all do a wonderful job with large-scale community events. I really would love the ...

New member sworn in for Columbiana County elections board

Local News July 29, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections staff and board welcomed new board member Peggy Caratelli after a brief swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning. “I’m excited,” she said. The East Palestine resident was recommended for the post by the county Republican Party Central ...

POLICE

Police News July 29, 2026

Highway Patrol — Lucas D. Tolson, 30, Freeman Road, Lisbon, was cited for reasonable control after his northbound vehicle went off of the right side of County Home Road in Center Township and struck a guardrail at 6:50 a.m. July 27. He suffered suspected minor injuries and was transported to Salem Regional Medical Center by EMT EMS. — Rainbow S. Balint, 44, Randel Road, Hanoverton, was cited for left of center after her eastbound vehicle crossed the center line on Clinton Street after turning off of state Route 9 and struck a westbound vehicle on Clinton Street driven by William ...

Community Briefs

Local News July 28, 2026

OSU Student Send-Off Picnic Set for Aug. 13 The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Columbiana County will hold its annual Summer Student Send-Off Picnic on Thursday, Aug. 13 at Pavilion 4, Firestone Park, Columbiana. Meet and greet is at 5:30 p.m. with a catered meal at 6 p.m. All alumni and their families, incoming freshman and current OSU students and their families as well as friends of OSU are invited. All OSU students in attendance will be entered in a drawing for two $250 door prizes. Non-student adults are asked for a donation to offset event costs. RSVP by Aug. 9 to OSU ...

POLICE

Police News July 28, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A man on state Route 7, Madison Township, called at 5:52 p.m. Saturday to report he was towing a vehicle off of his property that was parked there. The vehicle belonged to a Wayne Bridge Road, Center Township resident. — A deputy stood by for traffic control at 4:02 p.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of northbound lane of Cunningham Road, Salem Township, for a vehicle that ran out of fuel. The driver was able to obtain some fuel and was on their way. — A deputy was dispatched at 10:05 p.m. Friday to Bayview Drive, Knox Township for multiple gunshots heard in ...