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Local News August 26, 2026

Salem LCBA to meet Loyal Christian Benevolent Association, Branch 654, will meet Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Members will enjoy a covered dish dinner. Hostesses will be Carol Rea and Mary Walker. New members are welcome and more information can be obtained by calling Rose at 330-337-8353. Masonic Scout ceremony and dinner The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge will be presenting the Daniel Carter Beard Award to Troop 2012 Scout Master and Master Mason Michael McGown at a ceremony and dinner to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12. The ...

On the calendar

Local News August 26, 2026

WED/8-26 East Liverpool East Liverpool Board of Education Finance Committee, 9 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Community Campfire & Bible Study (outside), 6 p.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; Outdoor showing of the movie “23 Blast, ” 9 p.m., snacks provided, bring chairs; free event New Springfield Springfield Township ...

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Police News August 26, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy at 6:56 p.m. Monday assisted St. Clair Township Police at the KFC in Calcutta with two people wanted for detainment by ICE. The deputy was asked to transport a person identified as Luis Fernando Gurrion-Jimenez, 29, no address listed, due to one of the St. Clair Township officers needing to respond to a different call. The deputy took him into custody and transported him to the county jail on the detainer issued by ICE. The other person was identified as Isai Jielmer Gurrion-Jimenez, 35, no address listed, who was transported by St. Clair Township Police ...

CCHD opens additional vaccine clinics to meet back-to-school demand

Local News August 26, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County Health Commissioner Dr. Wes Vins said Tuesday the county health district can serve the needs of all residents for vaccines, including back-to-school vaccines and the MMR vaccine for measles. “To meet the Back-to-School vaccine demand and to support the measles outbreak response, the Columbiana County Health District (CCHD) in Lisbon has recently opened additional vaccine clinics for uninsured children and patients covered by private insurance and Medicaid. Through VaxCare and the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program, we currently have adequate vaccine ...

East Liverpool City Schools celebrates upcoming school year

Local News August 26, 2026

The East Liverpool City Schools Back to School Bash/Block Party drew a crowd to Fourth Street in downtown East Liverpool where the event was held on Monday Night. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Mark Frederick of Diamondback Disposal

Local News August 26, 2026

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Mark Frederick of Diamondback Disposal. Frederick discussed the waste management business owned and operated by his family and how the business has grown since its founding. Pictured with ...