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THE COURTS

Court News September 18, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Michael J. Poynter, Kingsridge Road, East Liverpool, vs. Edith J. Poynter, Aten Avenue Extension, Wellsville; divorce sought. Alex Cook, Crestview Road, New Waterford, vs. Courtney Cook, Youngstown; divorce sought. Servis One, Inc. doing business as BSU Financial Services, Bethesda, Md., vs. Scott E. Arter, West High Street, Lisbon, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Capital One, N.A., Columbus, vs. Travis B. Wright, Rosetta Drive, Negley; collection sought of alleged $26,771 debt. Bonds Therapeutics, LLC doing business as ...

Local celebrated cellist to play at Firestone Senior Courts dedication

Local News September 18, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Ed Madej, member of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a national performer, will provide music at the dedication of the newly added Senior Courts at Harvey S. Firestone Park on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. at the site of the new Shuffleboard, Bocce and Corn Hole Courts ...

POLICE

Police News September 18, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 9:06 p.m. Wednesday to Rose Drive, Center Township for a person having mental health issues and leaving the residence walking. While en route, dispatch advised the deputy that the person was with a family member at Dollar General. At Dollar General, the deputy spoke with the family member and person who were on their way back to the residence. The deputy followed them to the residence, per the family member, then left. — A woman on Center Avenue, Center Township, reported at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday that she applied for a loan on ...

Community Briefs

Local News September 18, 2026

Haunted Ghost Walk to bring East Liverpool’s history to life A haunted walk through East Liverpool will be held Friday, Oct. 16. Participants will be guided through downtown East Liverpool and listen by lantern light as costumed interpreters tell their haunted tales involving the historic district of East Liverpool. “The Haunted Ghost Walk offers a unique way to experience East Liverpool’s rich history after dark. Guests will discover that some of the city’s most intriguing stories are not found in history books,” stated Michelle Roberts, Director of Operations at the Upper ...

Salem Fire Department welcomes new member

Local News September 18, 2026

SALEM — The fire department welcomed its newest member on Monday. Garrett Brantingham was sworn in as a provisional firefighter in city council chambers. He is a Winona resident and 2021 United Local School District alum who completed his firefighter certification at the Mahoning County ...

Salem Elks grant presentation

Local News September 18, 2026

Kim Chapman, PER, CSG Chairman, presented Chief Brandon Smith of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department with a $1,000 check to purchase a new AED. This will allow all vehicles to be equipped with a unit, allowing first responders to administer life saving actions as soon as possible. The ...