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Person seriously injured during ‘altercation’ at East Liverpool football game

Local News October 24, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools superintendent Jonathan Ludwig confirmed early Saturday morning that there was an altercation that led to a serious injury during Friday's Brooke-East Liverpool football game at Patterson Field. Reportedly the juvenile victim of the alleged assault was stabbed at around 9:30 p.m. Emergency vehicles with lights on were seen around the concession stand nearest to the visiting stands during the second overtime of the four overtime game. The victim was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh for medical care. ...

West Branch voters to decide fate of proposed capital improvement levy

Local News October 24, 2026

BELOIT — Voters in the West Branch Local School District will be presented with the question of a proposed one-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy in the General Election Nov. 3. During its July 20 meeting, the West Branch Board of Education voted unanimously to present voters with the question of the levy for the district’s long-term facility and maintenance needs. The proposed levy has a five-year collection period beginning in tax year 2026 and continuing through tax year 2030 and would first be collected in calendar year 2027. If approved by voters in November, the ...

POLICE

Police News October 24, 2026

Highway Patrol — Jeffrey E. Boyle, 53, Depot Road, Lisbon, was cited for operating a vehicle impaired, reasonable control and no seat belt after his northbound vehicle went off of the right side of Depot Road and struck a tree at 6:29 p.m. Oct. 21 in Hanover Township. Boyle suffered suspected minor injuries and was transported by Hanover Township EMS to Aultman Alliance City Hospital. Salem — Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 5:07 p.m. Thursday regarding an alleged scam. She advised that she had clicked on a link in an email that installed several viruses on ...

New Lisbon business offering pet food and supplies

Local News October 24, 2026

LISBON—A new business promises to provide the community with the highest quality food and supplies for their pets. The newest member of Lisbon’s business community, Pet Folk has officially opened their doors, celebrating its soft opening with a ribbon cutting and champagne Thursday. ...

Robb Blasdel challenged for 79th house seat

Local News October 24, 2026

LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford is facing a challenge from Democratic first-time candidate Bob Guy of East Liverpool for the 79th Ohio house seat. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary, but will face-off Nov. 3 in the general election for both Columbiana and Carroll counties, the territory covered by the 79th District. Blasdel is seeking her third consecutive two-year term while Guy is seeking his first term in elected office. “I have watched our area lose jobs and opportunity since the 1980’s, which has forced a lot of ...

St. Clair Township trustees approve roof repair

Local News October 24, 2026

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP – Township trustees Monday approved a roof repair to the government building. Trustees approved $2,800 to Danvers Construction to repair a leak in the roof of the government building, clean the gutters and install gutter guards. The trustees, after a discussion with Road Foreman Dave Smith, tabled the decision to spend approximately $24,000 to purchase salt until a later date when they see if the salt purchase will be needed or not. Trustees also approved a transient vendor application for Tyler Zimmerly of Sterling, Ohio, representing Trinity Solar and an ...