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Firefighter injured when multiple departments respond to Forsyth Place fire

Local News August 19, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — An East Liverpool firefighter was injured when falling through a floor while providing assistance to Liverpool Township firefighters at a structure fire at 1180 Forsyth Place Monday night. East Liverpool Firefighter Lt. Josh Coil was taken to the hospital by East Liverpool EMS where he was treated for minor burns and scrapes and released. Liverpool Township Assistant Fire Chief Donny Danvers and East Liverpool Assistant Fire Chief Lance Smith were able to pull him out through a window. “I couldn’t go any further. We were inside, the floor dropped off, ...

Community Briefs

Local News August 19, 2026

New Garden Methodist Church Rummage and Fabric Sale New Garden Methodist Church, 7165 state Route 9, Hanoverton, will host its Church Rummage Sale and Giant Fabric Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12. Fill a large bag for $5. There will be a large selection of yardage fabric of all types. Free hot dog and drink from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. St. Paul Parish Ministry Fair St. Paul Parish in Salem will hold a “Ministry Fair” on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, at noon. This parish event is designed to showcase various ...

Car cruise returning to East Palestine with new name, expanded offering of vehicles

Local News August 19, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — A popular car cruise held in the village has a new name and an expanded offering of vehicles to see, including semi trucks and jeeps this year. The Wheels of the Valley event hosted by the East Palestine Chamber of Commerce will take place this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Formerly known as the Classic Car Cruise, the Wheels of the Valley is a “fresh take” on the event that had long been sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of East Palestine, the village said in a statement announcing the event on its website. “Their dedication, countless volunteer ...

United Local coach shares plans for team room for female athletes

Local News August 18, 2026

HANOVERTON — A United Local High School coach has unveiled plans for a dedicated team room for girls’ athletic programs, with a separate locker room for visiting teams. Girls Basketball Coach Cory Leek presented plans to the United Local Board of Education in July and August. According to the minutes of the July meeting, Leek said the plan is to convert the current girls’ locker room into the dedicated team room. The new team room would be for all district girls athletics. He added that construction logistics still need to be determined and that construction cannot begin ...

Former police chief waives right to preliminary hearing in domestic violence case

Local News August 18, 2026

LISBON — Former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson Jackson waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday, with his case for fourth-degree felony domestic violence bound over for consideration by the Columbiana County Grand Jury. Jackson, 53, Campground Road, Wellsville, appeared briefly before county Municipal Court Judge Danielle Menning for the latest case. He’s accused of allegedly punching a woman several times during a domestic on July 26 in Liverpool Township. He’s also facing a probation violation hearing at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 after stipulating to probable cause ...

POLICE

Police News August 18, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman from Hillside Drive, Butler Township, reported at 9:36 p.m. Saturday that she’s in the state of Florida and her estranged husband entered her residence through the outside basement door and turned off the security camera while her 15-year-old son was at the residence by himself and locked himself in his bedroom. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by a neighbor that the man left before deputies arrived. A deputy spoke with the woman and advised her how to obtain a protection order. — A man on Center Road, Knox Township reported at 9:18 p.m. Saturday ...