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Commissioners authorize land bank to apply for demo, revitalization funds

Local News October 15, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County land bank received the go-ahead Wednesday from county commissioners to apply for next year’s round of building demolition and site revitalization dollars. “This time it’s competitive,” land bank Executive Director Bobby Ritchey said. The resolution approved by commissioners confirmed and designated the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation, more commonly known as the land bank, as the lead entity for the county under the Ohio Department of Development Fiscal Year 2027 Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. For this ...

POLICE

Police News October 15, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies were dispatched at 8:12 p.m. Oct. 8 to Bell Road, Elkrun Township for suspicious activity, with the caller reporting people were moving heavy equipment in the area at night. Deputies made contact with the people, who said everything was ok and they had forgotten to notify their supervisor they were going to be working. Deputies spoke with the owner of the equipment and company and he advised everything was fine. — Deputies responded to a complaint from a man on Fife Coal Road in Yellow Creek Township at 1:50 p.m. Sunday who reported another man was ...

Indigo Theater will present ‘The Cemetery Club’ in new venue

Local News October 14, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Indigo Theater will present “The Cemetery Club” this weekend with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in Indigo’s brand new Underground Theater, located beneath the Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave. “The Cemetery Club” is a dramatic ...

Two drivers transported from Perry Township crash

Local News October 14, 2026

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Two drivers were transported to the hospital after a crash in Perry Township Tuesday. An officer with the Perry Township Police Department confirmed Tuesday that the drivers of both vehicles were transported for evaluation after a crash at the intersection of U.S. Route ...

Wellsville Fire Department marks Fire Safety Week with Garfield Elementary

Local News October 14, 2026

Garfield Elementary students had an exciting visit from the Wellsville Fire Department, learning important fire safety tips and how to stay safe in an emergency. And, of course, they got to experience the fun of blowing the fire truck’s horn. (Submitted photos)

Columbiana County DKG hosts art instructor

Local News October 14, 2026

The October meeting of the Columbiana County Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was held at the New Waterford United Methodist Church. Nancy Dicken offered the prayer and members enjoyed a potluck dinner. A special guest in attendance was Dr. Denise Seachrist Lipp. Ann Hall conducted the business ...