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Riverview Cemetery launches an official Facebook group East Liverpool’s Riverview Cemetery now has an official presence online via Facebook. Riverview Cemetery Association (RCA) officers Stephanie Grey (president), Jayma Wilson (vice president) and Catherine Vodrey (secretary) decided recently against re-launching the former Riverview website, as Facebook is cost-free and has a built-in audience. Official Riverview Cemetery on Facebook is the only online group sanctioned and administered by the RCA. Wilson and Vodrey serve as sole administrators of the group. Down the road, only ...

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Grand Jury LISBON — A man accused of trafficking and possessing cocaine was served Thursday with a secret indictment issued by the Columbiana County Grand Jury. Perry Emmanuel Wells, 48, St. George Street, East Liverpool, was charged with possession of cocaine and trafficking in cocaine, both fourth-degree felonies, with specifications for forfeiture of money from a drug case for allegedly trafficking and possessing 5 to 10 grams of cocaine and possessing $60 on June 12. Also served was Jaclyn S. Koch, 42, West Main Street, East Palestine, who was charged with trespass in a ...

CC Department of Job and Family Services releases annual report

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LISBON — The Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services released its 2025 annual report this week, sharing the stats that demonstrate the services provided in areas that include adult and child protective services, public assistance, senior services, and child support enforcement. Child support enforcement managed 7,297 cases in 2025, with 74.94 % of all current child support cases meeting their monthly obligation. Adult protective services received 428 referrals alleging abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, with at least 189 self-neglect and 154 exploitation. Of ...

REAL ESTATE

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Center Township MMSA Glovbal LLC to Lisbon Extended Stay LLC, motel on state Route 45; $435,000 Adrienne L. Leggett (trustee) to Jordan and Destiny Mixon, home on U.S. Route 30; $275,000 Columbiana Kathy J. Baer and Eric T. Kannal (trustees) to William Motry, home on Manor Drive; $229,000 Annie Bernard to Paul L. Edgar, home on Union Street; $159,100 Russel James Albarado et al to Isabella Bettura, condo on Springfield Road; $155,000 Mary E. West and Terri E. Dickson to Randy and Kim Guy, home on Homestead Drive; $994,750 East Liverpool Raymond F. Beaver to Ryan and ...

Man charged with sex crimes to face trial Feb. 9

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LISBON — A man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old child earlier this year is scheduled to face a jury trial on Feb. 9 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Wayne R. Tate, 51, Broadway Avenue, Wellsville, appeared Friday for a pretrial before Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton, accompanied by defense attorney James Melfi, who was there on behalf of Tate’s defense attorney David Betras. A final status hearing was set for 9:20 a.m. Jan. 8. During the hearing, Bickerton addressed a motion for reduction of bond, ruling against it. Tate’s bond was ...

Cutrona’s proposed bill to ensure Flock cameras data is used properly

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With the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras coming under scrutiny, state Sen. Al Cutrona said he plans to introduce legislation to ensure information they collect is used appropriately. Cutrona, R-Canfield, said: “Ensuring that the rights and privacy of citizens is upheld is the default standard in a government that is of, by and for the people. The legislation will prohibit any government entity collecting Flock camera data from sharing it with a third party or for personal use.” Cutrona said his proposal wouldn’t permit any government agency in the ...