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Local News June 29, 2026

MON/6-29 East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Kids Play Group, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., cheese ravioli with side salad and roll $9; 330-886-0397 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. School board, 9 a.m., board office; AI/Cyber Security Policy resolution Summer Reading Weekly Storytime, 11 a.m., Lepper Library; “Rock Solid Stories” by DeAnna from Salem Public ...

West Branch school board approves updates, financing for Knox school

Local News June 29, 2026

BELOIT — The West Branch school board will be updating the heating and cooling systems at Knox Elementary. The board recently contracted with TRANE for the project and approved a lease purchase agreement to finance it. Superintendent Matthew Manley said the project will include a new roof, boilers and eco-management system to make the building more energy efficient. He said the district has completed similar updates at its other buildings over the past couple years. “The savings ultimately pay for the project over the long-term,” he said. Manley also described the lease ...

Local artist shares America 250 art with Log House Museum

Local News June 29, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Shari Fry, a self-taught artist, has practiced some sort of art since childhood. Realizing after 20 years as a secretary, she was unfulfilled in her career choice, she began to teach herself the faux-finishing trade and saw this as a chance to do something that she loved and ...

East Palestine library to host open house showcasing local history

Local News June 29, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — In preparation for America’s upcoming birthday the East Palestine Public Library is having a special Open House event to showcase local history. On Wednesday, July 1 from noon to 3 p.m. the Local History Collection Open House will feature selections from the original ...

Fairfield Ruritans hear about Columbiana's America 250 Celebration

Local News June 29, 2026

Columbiana City Council member Ty Graham, right, served as guest speaker at Fairfield Ruritan Club’s meeting on June 25. Graham is chairman of Columbiana’s America 250 Celebration which has events each day the week of July 4. Presenting a certificate of appreciation to Graham is Fairfield ...

East Palestine police investigating drive-by shooting on West Martin Street

Local News June 28, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Village police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday on West Martin Street. Lt. Don Johnson released a statement via social media Sunday morning stating that the shooting occurred in the 800 block of West Martin Street and it is believed it was a targeted incident and there is currently no threat to the public. He said the shots were fired from a passing vehicle into a home on West Martin Street. No injuries were reported. “At this time is it known that this was not a random act and there is no further concern for the safety of the ...