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East Liverpool mayor seeks input in housing problems

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EAST LIVERPOOL – Mayor Bobby Smith is asking council and community members for input, suggestions or advice on how to deal with the housing issues the city is dealing with at the Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) locations in the city. Smith said in addition to hygiene, bedbugs, roaches and/or mice infestations, the number of calls city services receives from three of those sites is extremely high, with the police receiving 935 calls to these locations and fire/EMS responding over 300 times. Smith noted that out of Columbiana County, CMHA offers low income housing ...

Salem Police Department officers sworn in

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The Salem Police Department’s newest full-time officer Robert Focht, left, was administered his oath of office by Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey Wednesday. Focht is a 2019 alumni of Marlington High School and graduated from the Youngstown State University Police Academy in July of 2024. Focht ...

THE COURTS

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Grand Jury LISBON – A Campbell woman accused of possessing drug paraphernalia was one of 14 defendants openly indicted by the Columbiana Grand Jury Sept. 2. Brittney M. Coleman, 31, Campbell, was charged with third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine, fifth-degree felony possession of a fentanyl related compound and misdemeanor illegal use of possession of drug paraphernalia for allegedly attempting to destroy evidence while being in possession of the drugs July 19. The grand jury met for two days, examined 43 witnesses covering 43 cases ...

Three juveniles detained after shooting incident near Canfield Fairgrounds

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CANFIELD (WKBN) – Three juvenile males from Warren have been taken into custody following a shooting incident that happened near the Canfield Fairgrounds on Fairground Boulevard Sunday night. Canfield Police Chief Chuck Colucci says the search for the juveniles involved was comprehensive, involving 15 Canfield officers, 20 sheriff deputies and several K-9 units. “With the drones, all the police officers and the canines, we did segment off all different areas, and then we expanded the boundaries as far as we possibly could,” Colucci said. “We also reached out to hospitals, ...

Lepper Library September display

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For September, the Lepper Library in Lisbon is hosting a Johnny Appleseed collection curated by Jerry Tyson, affectionately known as Johnny Appleseed. Inspired by his role for Lisbon’s very own Johnny Appleseed, Tyson brings the folk hero to life through local and far-away handmade items and ...

Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ

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Laurie Heintzelman, left, and Paige Hoskinson, right, grind the cabbage that will make some of the 45 gallons of coleslaw that will be served at the annual Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ. The BBQ opens at 4 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 and continues until sold ...