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THE COURTS

Court News September 15, 2026

Grand Jury LISBON — Lester D. Lovett Jr., 33, North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, was served recently with a secret indictment issued by the Columbiana County Grand Jury for possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, for allegedly possessing buprenorphine on Oct. 30, 2025. Common Pleas NEW CASES Roxanne Westerman, Edgewood Drive, Salem, vs.. Dean Westerman, East Ninth Street, East Liverpool; divorce sought. DOCKET ENTRIES Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Dwayne S. Blake, et al.; previous judgment vacated, case dismissed. County Treasurer vs. Christopher M. Stamp, et al.; delinquent ...

On the calendar

Local News September 15, 2026

TUE/9-15 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; program will be a Show and Tell of Canfield Fair entries. The entire program time is alloted to sharing the quilts and other items entered in the Canfield Fair. Columbiana Drive-Thru Rigatoni Dinner, 4-5:30 p.m., Grace Church, 140 S. Main St.; $9 City council, 7 p.m., city hall County Columbiana County ESC, 4 p.m., 38720 Saltwell Road, Lisbon Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Board of Education, 7 p.m., Central Office Board Room. East ...

Ramaswamy speaks with East Palestine residents, village officials

Local News September 15, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Republican candidate for Governor Vivek Ramaswamy made a quiet visit to East Palestine on Friday to speak with residents and village officials. Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy confirmed on Monday that Ramaswamy came to the village. He said the visit included a small meeting with village officials at the Municipal Building that began at 5 p.m. There, Ramaswamy spoke with Mayor Trent Conaway, Councilwoman Barb Herriot, police Chief Chris Weingart and Diaz-Guy. Ramaswamy also had a number of people traveling with him but they did not take part in the meeting, ...

Lepper Library upcoming programs

Local News September 15, 2026

LISBON — The Lepper Library has announced upcoming events. Moving and Grooving Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also. Preschool Story Hour Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome. Adult Activity Hour Tuesdays Oct. 6 and 20 Class time 1 p.m. Join for fun games. All adults are welcome. Share stories, learn new games, ...

Courthouse bailiffs injured when prisoner attempts escape

Local News September 15, 2026

LISBON — A Wellsville man injured two security bailiffs Monday when he attempted to escape from the Columbiana County Courthouse after being sentenced to prison for a year on multiple counts, including aggravated assault. Now he’s potentially facing more time, with Sheriff Brian McLaughlin saying charges expected to be filed for this incident include two counts of felony assault against police officers, felony escape and resisting arrest. Timothy J. Reaggle, who will turn 21 on Wednesday, of Y & O Road, Wellsville, was tased and taken to the ground at the bottom of the stairway ...

POLICE

Police News September 15, 2026

Highway Patrol — Jacob W. Snyder, 37, East Washington Street, Lisbon, was cited for marked lines after his vehicle traveling the on ramp to state Route 11 from state Route 154 in Lisbon crossed over the right fog line and struck a disabled vehicle on the right shoulder facing northbound on state Route 11 at 10:40 a.m. Sept. 11 in Elkrun Township, driven by Michelangelo Morlicchio, 62, Salarno, Italy. Neither driver nor the three passengers in the Morlicchio vehicle were injured. — Beverly R. Suffolk, 73, Kent, was cited for a stop sign violation after her eastbound vehicle on ...