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Pennsylvania man charged for gold coin scam

Local News September 9, 2026

LISBON — A Pennsylvania man charged for his involvement in an alleged scam involving gold coins had his cases in Columbiana County Municipal Court bound over to the county grand jury. Charges against Vashist Gadela, 30, Erie, Pa., include fourth-degree felony theft and misdemeanor possessing criminal tools. According to an affidavit filed by Columbiana police, the victim reported the scam on June 22, saying they believed they were buying gold coins to secure their assets and gave them to someone who identified himself as “Bernardo Pillot” from the U.S. Marshals, with the total ...

On the calendar

Local News September 9, 2026

WED/9-9 Boardman DARE Singles Group, pool night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Veterans Service Commission board, 2 p.m., board office Area Singles, 6 p.m., Rendevous Bar and Grill in Salem East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime , 11 a.m.; Drop-In Book Club, 6 p.m. EPGO gathering, 6 p.m., The Way Station, 109 W. Rebecca St.; “Understanding Elder Law” Join Attorney W. David Keast for an informative discussion about Elder Law and the important legal issues that can affect ...

East Liverpool schools superintendent says school year off to great start

Local News September 9, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool schools are off to a great start, according to the superintendent. Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig told board members during their August meeting, noting the past month had been busy with tremendous amounts of preparations, collaborations and significant accomplishments taking place to make the first day of school possible. Ludwig expressed his appreciation and gratitude to a number of district employees, including Joy Bock for her coordination of the summer meal program and improvements to the Westgate cafeteria; John Freeman and the building and ...

POLICE

Police News September 9, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Clarkson Road, Middleton Township, reported at 9:36 p.m. Saturday that she was being harassed by an unknown person on the WhatsApp who is wanting $100 or her face will be attached to nude bodies. She was advised to delete and block the user’s account and contact the WhatsApp administrator. — An assault was reported at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at a residence on Bunker Hill Road, Fairfield Township, with multiple people involved. None of the people had any signs of injuries and were separated and left the property. — A man from Quaker Church Road, ...

Alliance man identified as person who threatened Knox school

Local News September 9, 2026

BELOIT — The individual charged for making a threat toward the Knox school building has been identified. Austin Offill, 19, Alliance, was arrested Friday by the Alliance Police Department, charged with third-degree felony making terroristic threats for allegedly posting three comments on unrelated YouTube videos stating that he “wanted to shoot up Knox.” Those threats prompted the building to temporarily close Aug. 26-28 before re-opening Aug. 31 with a police officer stationed at the building during the school day. Offill is scheduled for arraignment today at 2:30 p.m. ...

EP Village Council looks to create a new police supervisor position

Local News September 9, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Increased demands at the local police department have resulted in a need for a more self-sufficient Communications Center, Police Chief Chris Weingart explained Tuesday. Part of that self sufficiency is the creation of a new Dispatch Supervisor position, which is before Village Council for approval. Council gave first reading to legislation approving a memorandum of understanding with the police union for the creation of the position on Aug. 24. A second reading is expected. “It has always been customary for one of our police supervisors to be assigned the ...