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Police News July 13, 2026

Salem — Officers responded to the 1100 block of Maple Street at 9:23 p.m. Saturday in reference to a dispute. Officers found no violence had occurred, but one of the people involved was in need of mental health assistance and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. — Chad Williamson, Perry Grange Road, Salem, was charged with theft after officers responded to a 2800 block East State Street business at 7:04 p.m. Saturday where he allegedly place a bottle of whiskey and a radio into his pants and passed all points of sale. — Officers responded to the 300 block of East ...

Community Briefs

Local News July 13, 2026

Lepper Library announces several upcoming events LISBON – Lepper Library will host the following upcoming events: Geology & Fossil Program with Guest Instructor Jason Leggett Monday, July 13: 4-5 p.m. This program is geared toward elementary and junior high aged children. Leggett will provide some samples that he has found around Lisbon and share his collection in the exhibit case. Registration is required. Art Class with Jacob Ward Wednesday, July 15: 2 p.m. Teens can bring their bestie and make diamond art magnets together. Make a CATT BUTT and/or a MANDALA magnet. ...

Revolutionary War memorial dedicated in East Liverpool

Local News July 13, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool celebrated the dedication of its new Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial Monument Saturday. After a short speech on the steps of the East Liverpool City Hall by Mayor Bobby Smith, who was joined by council members Brian Kerr, Deb Danver and Andrew Arcuragi, ...

Salem council approves 2027 tax budget

Local News July 13, 2026

SALEM — City council approved the proposed 2027 city tax budget in its meeting Tuesday. City Auditor Sal Salvino and City Councilman Jim Harrington both stressed that the annual tax budget was “more of a compliance document than a planning document,” and that the projections therein lean toward a worst-case scenario by design. Harrington, who chairs the city’s finance committee, said that as a result the city’s actual financial conditions are “less grim” than the tax budget would suggest and that “you would likely come to incorrect conclusions if you used it to inform ...

THE COURTS

Court News July 13, 2026

Municipal LISBON - In Columbiana County Municipal Court, Rickey L. Smith, 70, Warren, was fined $150 for attempted possession of drug paraphernalia for attempting to possess a corner bag tear off coated in white residue during a traffic stop in Columbiana on Nov. 6, 2025. A pretrial was set Sept. 14 for Indiah Marie Pullie, 24, South Walnut Street, East Palestine, charged with operating a vehicle impaired and assured clear distance. A pretrial was set Sept. 14 for Joseph S. Skrinjar, 59, state Route 518, Lisbon, charged with OVI second offense, OVI breath second offense and a ...

Lepper Library July Display Case Now Open for Viewing

Local News July 13, 2026

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme “Unearth A Story,” Lepper Library in Lisbon is highlighting Jason Leggett’s collection “What the Earth Tells Us, Exploring Geology, Paleontology, and Archaeology.” Leggett, who began his collection at age 8, aims to inspire young ...