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Mile Branch Grange Allergy Free Trunk-or-Treat Mile Branch Grange is sponsoring their 10th Annual Allergy Free Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 495 Knox School Road, Alliance. Mile Branch Grange members are hosting this event to provide a safe environment for children with food allergies or other health issues, who often miss traditional trick or treat to protect the child from possible reactions. The event is open to all children ages through 14. Children need to bring their own container for treats. Treats will include small toys, coloring books, pencils, etc. ...

Small Village, Big Hearts Lisbon Holiday Distribution kicking off

LISBON – The third annual Small Village, Big Hearts Lisbon Holiday Distribution is kicking off for the holiday season. Organizations, groups, churches and businesses are coming together once again to provide those in need that reside in the 44432 zip code with assistance to make their ...

Commissioners repeal funding for two bridge projects

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners recently authorized the county engineer’s request to reverse course on two bridge projects and do two other bridges instead. During a meeting two weeks ago, the commissioners approved the submission of applications for Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Local Transportation Improvement Program funding for concrete repairs to a bridge on old state Route 45 in Madison Township and replacement of a bridge on Westville Lake Road in Knox Township. Last week, though, the commissioners repealed those resolutions. Troy ...

Charges pending following drug raid in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL — Charges will be pending lab results after the recent execution of a search warrant at a Bradshaw Avenue, East Liverpool residence on Oct. 15 by the Columbiana County Drug Task Force. The county Sheriff’s Office announced the details on social media Monday, noted the search yielded 38 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 17 grams of suspected fentanyl, 10 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms and numerous different pills, some believed to be containing fentanyl and others believed to be illegal prescription medications. A photograph of the haul also showed ...