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East Palestine seeking charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot

Local News October 23, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The village is asking voters to approve two separate amendments to the East Palestine Charter on Nov. 3. The local municipality is a Charter form of government and as such is required to complete a Charter Review every five years. The review is conducted by the Charter Review Commission, a committee made up of five people selected by the Mayor. This year the committee voted unanimously to put two amendments on the election ballot. The committee’s request to place the amendments on the general election ballot was also approved by council, which must give ...

Jury trial set in Hanover Township sexual assault case

Local News October 23, 2026

LISBON — The jury trial for a man accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during a domestic in Hanover Township last year is now set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14. John J. Sisson, 44, Racine, appeared with his defense attorney, Chris Amato, during a status hearing Thursday morning before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam. He’s charged with first-degree felony rape, third-degree felony strangulation, and misdemeanor domestic violence for allegedly sexually assaulting the woman by force or threat of force and strangling her during a domestic in Hanover ...

Transportation, automotive instruction celebrated at Utica Shale Academy

Local News October 23, 2026

SALINEVILLE – The addition of automotive maintenance instruction using vehicles that transport many of its students to and from Utica Shale Academy was celebrated Monday morning by Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and other state officials and the leader of a national nonprofit organization that ...

East Liverpool Brainery students experience literary adventure with bestselling author

Local News October 23, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — It was anything but an ordinary Tuesday evening for students participating in the East Liverpool City Schools Brainery after-school enrichment program, as they traveled to Pittsburgh for a memorable literary experience featuring Jeff Kinney, the internationally acclaimed ...

Arms Family Museum temporarily closes in preparation for 18th Annual Memories of Christmas Past

Local News October 23, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) Arms Family Museum is temporarily closed to the public as preparations are underway for the 18th Annual Memories of Christmas Past, opening Saturday, Nov. 14. Headlining this year’s celebration is White Christmas: The Exhibition, a special presentation honoring the 1954 holiday film and the musical legacy of American composer Irving Berlin. Visitors will have the opportunity to view original Hollywood costumes and artifacts connected to White Christmas, Holiday Inn, and Berlin’s enduring contributions to American music ...

Lisbon eyeing different direction for pool repairs

Local News October 23, 2026

LISBON — The village of Lisbon may be moving in a different direction to repair the pool after contact with an Indiana company that specializes in PVC pool membrane installations. “I think it’s really interesting,” Councilman Jerry Cox said. During a recent council meeting, Cox presented what he learned about Reno Sys, a commercial swimming pool construction and renovation company based in Indianapolis. The company is the sole supplier for the PVC membrane the installers would weld to the pool shell. He explained the pool would be drained and cleaned out, then an ...