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Local News October 27, 2026

TUE/10-27 Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive; social time at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. featuring Ford Parker, photographer and naturalist presents Through the Lens…Naturally. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana School board, 6 p.m., high school media center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., board office, 27 Vista Drive, Lisbon. Damascus American Red Cross blood drive, 1 - 6 p.m., Damascus Methodist Church East ...

Port authority authorizes up to $11M in bonds for new building at Salem Industrial Park

Local News October 27, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Port Authority board authorized the issuance of bonds for up to $11 million in a lease deal Monday that will help Hickey Metal Fabrication construct a new industrial/office building at the Salem Industrial Park. CCPA Executive Director Brittany Smith said the move involves the use of a capital lease, a financing power that port authorities have to promote economic development or provide incentives to developers. “This is a very big deal. We’ve been working really hard the past few years to promote economic development and port authority powers. ...

Local artist featured at CCRTA October meeting

Local News October 27, 2026

LISBON – The Columbiana County Retired Teachers Association recently met at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The luncheon was served by the Women of Faith of the church. Nancy Dicken offered the welcome, pledge and invocation. The minutes and treasurer’s report were accepted as ...

THE COURTS

Court News October 27, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Mollie B. Carlisle, Hill Street, Lisbon, vs. Justin C. Carlisle, Churchill Road, Lisbon; divorce sought. Charles Thomas Long II, South 14th Street, Sebring, and Jessica Lynn Long, Dogwood, Beloit; dissolution sought. DOCKET ENTRIES Hanmi Bank vs. Envelope 1, Inc., et al.; action stayed due to bankruptcy filing by debtor Sharon K. Pidgeon. CitiMortgage, Inc. vs. Peggy Streit, et al.; mortgage foreclosure ordered for Forbes Road, Wellsville property. Heather L Buchheit and Michael J. Buchheit; dissolution granted. Thomas L. Kurilla vs. Marilyn ...

East Palestine Schools welcomes senior citizens for special breakfast

Local News October 27, 2026

EAST PALESTINE – East Palestine Schools welcomed more than 70 community members to its second annual Senior Citizen Breakfast on Oct. 22 for a morning dedicated to appreciation, connection and Bulldog pride. Held in the East Palestine Elementary School gymnasium, the event brought together ...

Jury trial remains set in aggravated vehicular homicide case

Local News October 27, 2026

LISBON — The jury trial for a Niles man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide for a 2025 fatal crash remains set for 9 a.m. Nov. 17 after a judge denied defense requests for a continuance and funds for an accident reconstruction expert. Michael James Scheuring, 40, is scheduled to face a status hearing at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton, with the trial set for 9 a.m. Nov. 17. In her written decision denying the defense motions, Bickerton pointed out the defendant had retained private counsel and was not found indigent. He ...