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Police News October 13, 2026

Columbiana — Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle running a stop sign at North Market and Sixth streets in the 100 block of East State Route 14 at 4:01 p.m. Oct. 3. Contraband was recovered from the vehicle for destruction. — Officers responded to the 300 block of North Main Street at 11:17 a.m. Oct. 3 in reference to an individual experiencing a mental crisis. — Officers took a fraud report on station at 11:42 a.m. Oct. 1, but the victim would not cooperate. — An individual reported an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at 9:59 a.m. Sept. 30. Perry ...

Community Briefs

Local News October 13, 2026

Celebrating Seniors Luncheon First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, will host a Celebrating Seniors Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Lunch will be catered by Small Wonders. Cost is free (free-will offering basket will be available). After lunch a comedy of laughs will be provided by Indigo Improv group. Make a reservation with Judy by Oct. 20 at 330-482-2666. Wellsville Flood Wall Training Canceled WELLSVILLE — The Oct. 17 closure of Main Street in Wellsville near the marina for the fire department to conduct its annual flood wall training has been ...

Rep. Fischer challenged by Penny in Ohio House race

Local News October 13, 2026

State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Canfield, is being challenged for his 59th Ohio House District seat by Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. Fischer, a political consultant, was appointed June 26, 2024, to fill the remainder of Al Cutrona’s term after the latter was selected to an open state Senate position. ...

Assistant prosecutor fired over lunches with juror

Local News October 13, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant prosecutor and former Republican candidate for judge has been fired for allegations of impropriety. Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro confirmed Thursday that assistant prosecutor Anissa Modarelli was fired last week after repeatedly having lunch with a juror in ...

Canfield council to provide dispatching services for Sebring

Local News October 13, 2026

CANFIELD – Canfield City Council recently approved an agreement with the Village of Sebring to provide dispatch services effective Oct. 8 after the police department determined it could no longer handle calls because of low staffing. “(Negotitations) started over a year ago,” City Manager Anthony D’Apolitosaid, “but recently things became dangerously inefficient. The original start date was to be Jan. 1, 2027, but we met and made it an emergency to start (Oct. 8).” Police Chief Chuck Colucci said, “It will only take throwing a couple switches and we should be ...

On the calendar

Local News October 13, 2026

MON/10-12 Columbiana Saint Carlo Acutis Eucharist Miracles Display, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St. East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., swiss steak in tomato gravy with parsley potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397 Town and Country Garden Club of East Palestine, 6 p.m., First Church of Christ Village council, 7 p.m., municipal building Lisbon Records Retention Committee, 8 a.m., village hall Ladies’ ...