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Lisbon council to discuss pool repair project

Local News October 29, 2026

LISBON — Another aquatics company from Indiana contacted Councilman Jerry Cox this week about having its own version of a PVC membrane to repair the pool, prompting village council to hold a special meeting 5 p.m. today to accept a scope of work for pool repairs and put the project out to bid. Near the end of Tuesday’s council meeting, Cox asked Village Solicitor Alec Beech what council is allowed to do in the case of a sole provider, with Beech saying the project would not have to go to bid if that company is the sole provider for the product in question. Then Cox asked, if he ...

On the calendar

Local News October 29, 2026

THU/10-29 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (54 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. In the final week of a month-long celebration of 30 years of bingo, there will be treats and prizes for best costumes. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse ...

THE COURTS

Court News October 29, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Jerry L. Thayer, Bayard Road, Minerva, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Bayard Road, Minerva property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Robert Gilbert, state Route 45, Lisbon; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for state Route 45, Lisbon property. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Buffalo, N.Y., vs. Laurie A. Swift, Hill Boulevard, East Liverpool, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Tiffany R. Ritchey, East Plain Street, Minerva, and Joshua T. Ritchey, Coldsnow Road, ...

Lisbon Lions Club makes donations to village

Local News October 29, 2026

The Lisbon Lions Club recently made donations to the village. A $5,000 donation was made for the repairs at the pool. At the same time, the club presented a contribution to the Lisbon Cemetery to help with the replacement of water faucets throughout the cemetery. The club works throughout the ...

Halloween events at Leetonia schools canceled for ‘safety concern’

Local News October 29, 2026

LEETONIA (WKBN) — The Leetonia Exempted Village School District announced that some of its Halloween events are canceled due to a safety concern. The school said the Trunk or Treat event scheduled for today is canceled, and the elementary Halloween parade has been closed to the public. The school did not disclose what the safety concern is. A press release states that all visitors will need to present identification before proceeding through the second set of doors and entering the building. School personnel will verify the purpose of each visit and confirm authorization before ...

East Liverpool City Hospital earns national recognition

Local News October 29, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans uses to find a doctor or hospital. Among East Liverpool City Hospital’s new recognitions are Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for Critical Care for eight years straight, and top 5% nationwide in Overall Pulmonary Services and Emergency Hospitalization for eight years straight. East Liverpool City Hospital also achieved Five-Star Ratings for outstanding performance ...