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Ohio EPA says Canadian fires will worsen air quality

Local News July 16, 2026

COLUMBUS — The Ohio EPA issued a a statewide air quality advisory on Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. today until the air quality improves and the smoke has left the region. The Ohio EPA expects the wildfire smoke to enter northern Ohio in the early morning hours and into the entire state by the end of Thursday. The Air Quality Index could get into the unhealthy range. When air quality is in this range, some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups (due to medical conditions, ...

Teen charged with OVI, vehicular assault

Local News July 16, 2026

LISBON — A Cuyahoga Falls teen allegedly driving impaired on Feb. 2 is now facing charges for aggravated vehicular assault and OVI for causing injuries to two people in a two-vehicle crash that day in Knox Township. Allison K. Canan, 18, was served Tuesday with a secret indictment issued by the Columbiana County Grand Jury last week. Charges include two counts of aggravated vehicular assault, a third-degree felony, and two counts of operating a vehicle under the influence of of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them-OVI, a misdemeanor. According to the indictment, ...

Lisbon wants to get on the road to better bike travel

Local News July 16, 2026

LISBON — Residents, visitors and even people who work in Lisbon can attend a popup event from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today near the downtown gazebo to share their views on what’s needed to improve travel for pedestrians and bicyclists in town. “We want their input. We want a community consensus on this,” Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson said. The popup event is part of Engagement Day for the village’s proposed Active Transportation Plan through the Ohio Department of Transportation. Toole Design representatives, the consulting firm working on the ATP, will be in Lisbon to meet with ...

POLICE

Police News July 16, 2026

SHERIFF REPORTS — A deputy was dispatched at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday to Columbiana Lisbon Road, Fairfield Township, for a domestic violence report. Both parties signed a refusal to prosecute and one party left the residence for the night. — People were reported screaming in the area of Woodland Drive, Fairfield Township in the 1800 block at 8:49 p.m. Tuesday. A deputy checked the area, but didn’t find anyone. — A deputy was dispatched at 5:46 p.m. Tuesday to the parking lot of McDonald’s, state Route 45, Center Township, for a woman and man pushing a shopping cart from Dollar ...

THE COURTS

Court News July 16, 2026

MUNICIPAL COURT LISBON—A West Virginia man has been bound over to the grand jury facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing from officers at high speeds on five separate days. Dakota Trimnel, 23, Preakness Drive, Chester, West Virginia, was bound over to the grand jury charged with two counts of third-degree felony failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, two counts of third-degree felony failure to comply, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to comply, and misdemeanor charges of no driver’s license, reckless operation, driving under ...

East Liverpool offers a timeless tribute to local doctor

Local News July 16, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Dr. Marc D. Hoffrichter was honored Wednesday with the dedication of the restored historic city clock at the corner of Sixth and Broadway streets, recognizing decades of civic leadership and service to the community. City officials, members of the East Liverpool ...