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Grand Jury LISBON – A Campbell woman accused of possessing drug paraphernalia was one of 14 defendants openly indicted by the Columbiana Grand Jury Sept. 2. Brittney M. Coleman, 31, Campbell, was charged with third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine, fifth-degree felony possession of a fentanyl related compound and misdemeanor illegal use of possession of drug paraphernalia for allegedly attempting to destroy evidence while being in possession of the drugs July 19. The grand jury met for two days, examined 43 witnesses covering 43 cases ...

Three juveniles detained after shooting incident near Canfield Fairgrounds

CANFIELD (WKBN) – Three juvenile males from Warren have been taken into custody following a shooting incident that happened near the Canfield Fairgrounds on Fairground Boulevard Sunday night. Canfield Police Chief Chuck Colucci says the search for the juveniles involved was comprehensive, involving 15 Canfield officers, 20 sheriff deputies and several K-9 units. “With the drones, all the police officers and the canines, we did segment off all different areas, and then we expanded the boundaries as far as we possibly could,” Colucci said. “We also reached out to hospitals, ...

Lepper Library September display

For September, the Lepper Library in Lisbon is hosting a Johnny Appleseed collection curated by Jerry Tyson, affectionately known as Johnny Appleseed. Inspired by his role for Lisbon’s very own Johnny Appleseed, Tyson brings the folk hero to life through local and far-away handmade items and ...

Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ

Laurie Heintzelman, left, and Paige Hoskinson, right, grind the cabbage that will make some of the 45 gallons of coleslaw that will be served at the annual Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ. The BBQ opens at 4 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 and continues until sold ...

Clarification

East Palestine Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy was asked to offer comment on the EPA investigation and was not specifically asked to comment on the class action attorney actions or alleged withholding of soil sample results, as was reported in the Sept. 5 edition.

Man arrested at Mahoning County Dems tent at fair

CANFIELD — A man was arrested by Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair on Sunday afternoon. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, is at the Mahoning County jail on charges of felony assault and disorderly conduct, according to jail ...