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The Brightside Project invites community to an evening of mystery, elegance and bingo

Local News October 26, 2026

SALEM — The Brightside Project is putting an elegant twist on its popular monthly bingo fundraiser with a special Brightside Benefit Masquerade Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Brightside Project, located at 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave. The evening will combine the excitement of traditional bingo with a glamorous blue-and-gold masquerade theme, special prizes, delicious desserts and plenty of surprises, all while raising funds to support children throughout Columbiana County and rural Mahoning County. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 per ...

Local native appointed to new position of Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Local News October 26, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN - The Most Reverend Bishop David J. Bonnar has announced the appointment of Joanie Lewis as the first ever Director of Mission and Advancement in the Diocese of Youngstown. The appointment is effective April 2027. Lewis, who grew up as a parishioner of Saint Jude Church (Saint ...

Columbiana outlines plans for new city hall complex

Local News October 26, 2026

COLUMBIANA — A year after purchasing new property for the new City Hall complex on East Railroad Street the city’s two council committees have unveiled their plans for the complex and surrounding area. The city released a statement over the weekend outlining the plans that city officials ...

Ohio State Trappers plan educational workshop at Highlandtown

Local News October 26, 2026

SALINEVILLE -- The Ohio State Trappers Association is hosting a free Trapping Workshop Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, in the wildlife office at the Highlandtown Wildlife Area, 16760 Spring Valley Road. The workshop is open to adults and children and will include classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on field work. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Sunday’s session begins at 8 a.m. There is no fee to attend but registration is required. To register, contact Vern Snyder, at 330-692-6299. Snyder, who has over 30 years trapping experience, is the lead ...

Suspect named after ‘altercation’ at East Liverpool High School football game

Local News October 25, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL (WKBN) – One person is facing felony charges after an “altercation” at the East Liverpool High School football game on Friday night. A 19-year-old man, identified in online court records as Romelo Harrison, was taken into custody around 3 p.m. Saturday and remains in the Columbiana County Jail, according to East Liverpool Dispatch. Court records indicate he’s facing charges of felonious assault and tampering with evidence, also a felony. A news release from the East Liverpool City School District states that the altercation occurred at Patterson Field during a ...

Person in custody after ‘altercation’ at East Liverpool High School football game

Local News October 24, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL (WKBN) – One person is in custody after an “altercation” at the East Liverpool High School football game on Friday night. A 19-year-old male was taken into custody around 3 p.m. Saturday and remains in the Columbiana County Jail, according to East Liverpool Dispatch. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released in online records. A news release from the East Liverpool City School District states that the altercation occurred at Patterson Field during a high school football game. The team was facing Brooke. East Liverpool Dispatch said the incident took ...