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Woman accused of threatening to blow up Leetonia school campus gets jail time, house arrest

Local News August 20, 2026

LISBON — The woman accused of threatening to blow up the Leetonia K-12 school in January must serve three days in jail, 15 days house arrest and pay a $1,000 fine plus other costs for an amended charge of inducing panic. Erin M. McGuire, 37, Chestnut Street, Leetonia, appeared Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial and motions hearing which turned into a plea and sentencing before Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Danielle Menning. Accompanied by her defense attorney, Bruce Williams, McGuire entered a no contest plea to the first-degree misdemeanor charge of inducing panic and ...

POLICE

Police News August 20, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Bayard Road, West Township reported at 8:01 p.m. Tuesday that her neighbor parked his vehicle on her property. A deputy spoke with the neighbor and he advised the woman and her boyfriend blocked the right of way to his backyard and his vehicle is not on their property. All parties were advised to have their properties surveyed and to contact an attorney. — A deputy was dispatched at 8:08 p.m. Sunday to Kings Court Lane, Fairfield Township, to assist Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in locating a man whose vehicle was involved in a pursuit with ...

Ohio Land Bank Association names Debora Flora board president

Local News August 20, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Land Bank Executive Director Debora Flora has been appointed as board president of the Ohio Land Bank Association, a statewide organization representing Ohio’s 71 county land banks. Established in Akron in 2018, the association serves as the unified voice ...

THE COURTS

Court News August 20, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Capital One,, N.A., Independence, vs. Kristin N. McCourt, Buck Road, Beloit; collection sought of alleged $2,015 debt. DOCKET ENTRIES Pamela Boratyn, Director, Ohio Department of Transportation, vs. unknown heirs, etc. of George W. Ward Sr., deceased, et al.; appropriation of two parcels along U.S. Route 30, Columbiana County, of 0.020 acres and 0.109 acres for $493 for repairs/improvement of road granted in default judgment. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Joshua K. Thomas, et al.; case stayed. County Treasurer vs. Tammy L. Daggy; TotalEnergies E&P USA ...

Salem Summer Concert Series finale to feature New Frontiers

Local News August 20, 2026

This Sunday at 6 pm, the Salem Summer Concert Series welcomes New Frontiers as they deliver the ultimate Journey experience, transporting the audience back to the golden era of arena rock with their high-energy performances and spot-on renditions of Journey hits. This will be the last concert ...

Former Alliance sergeant resigns amid criminal allegations

Local News August 20, 2026

(WKBN) — A now-former sergeant with the Alliance Police Department has resigned after being placed on unpaid leave last month amid criminal allegations. Ethan Griffith, who is from Canfield, tendered his resignation Aug. 10, Chief Akenra X confirmed to WKBN. Griffith’s resignation letter does not state a clear reason for his departure, though it follows his placement on leave in late July. “These last 4 years have been filled with many events and memories I will never forget. It has been nothing short of an honor and an absolute privilege to serve beside some of the most ...