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Local News September 18, 2026

FRI/9-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S. Suite 220 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., admission $5 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; New fall items on display. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 ...

Honor Society GPA, personnel matters before Southern Local board

Local News September 18, 2026

SALINEVILLE – An increase in the cumulative grade point averages required for honor cords awarded to Southern Local High School graduates and induction to the National Honor Society was among matters before the Southern Local Board of Education on Sept. 8. The board agreed to raise the ...

THE COURTS

Court News September 18, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Michael J. Poynter, Kingsridge Road, East Liverpool, vs. Edith J. Poynter, Aten Avenue Extension, Wellsville; divorce sought. Alex Cook, Crestview Road, New Waterford, vs. Courtney Cook, Youngstown; divorce sought. Servis One, Inc. doing business as BSU Financial Services, Bethesda, Md., vs. Scott E. Arter, West High Street, Lisbon, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Capital One, N.A., Columbus, vs. Travis B. Wright, Rosetta Drive, Negley; collection sought of alleged $26,771 debt. Bonds Therapeutics, LLC doing business as ...

Local celebrated cellist to play at Firestone Senior Courts dedication

Local News September 18, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Ed Madej, member of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a national performer, will provide music at the dedication of the newly added Senior Courts at Harvey S. Firestone Park on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. at the site of the new Shuffleboard, Bocce and Corn Hole Courts ...

POLICE

Police News September 18, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 9:06 p.m. Wednesday to Rose Drive, Center Township for a person having mental health issues and leaving the residence walking. While en route, dispatch advised the deputy that the person was with a family member at Dollar General. At Dollar General, the deputy spoke with the family member and person who were on their way back to the residence. The deputy followed them to the residence, per the family member, then left. — A woman on Center Avenue, Center Township, reported at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday that she applied for a loan on ...

Community Briefs

Local News September 18, 2026

Haunted Ghost Walk to bring East Liverpool’s history to life A haunted walk through East Liverpool will be held Friday, Oct. 16. Participants will be guided through downtown East Liverpool and listen by lantern light as costumed interpreters tell their haunted tales involving the historic district of East Liverpool. “The Haunted Ghost Walk offers a unique way to experience East Liverpool’s rich history after dark. Guests will discover that some of the city’s most intriguing stories are not found in history books,” stated Michelle Roberts, Director of Operations at the Upper ...