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Local News October 3, 2026

SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Fairfield Ruritan Club barbecue chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m., Grace Church on South Main Street; half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie; $12 in advance, $13 at the door; carry out only; for reservations call Rick at 330-921-1173. County Free scrap tire collection event, 9 a.m.-noon, ...

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Court News October 3, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Jonathan Rydarowicz, Lisbon Road, Leetonia, vs. Jenna R. Rydarowicz, Santa Ana, Calif.; divorce sought. Brandi J. Ott, Belmont Avenue, East Liverpool, vs. Rebecca M. Ott, Brown Street, Lisbon; divorce sought. Amanda J. Pike, state Route 164, Lisbon, vs. Ann M. Beals, formerly known as Ann M. Neff, and Jennifer L. Dobbins, formerly known as Jennifer L. Coppock, both Oak Street, Lisbon, et al.; partition and sale of property on Oak Street, Lisbon sought, with plaintiff seeking one-third of the proceeds and one-third fair rental value of property. Homesafe ...

Salem Bible Methodist Church to host Penn View Bible Institute Praise Singers

Local News October 3, 2026

Salem Bible Methodist Church, 1647 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host the Praise Singers from Penn View Bible Institute at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The group features Jonathan Hoffman on bass, Ethan Bradford on baritone, William Black on tenor, Ronald Walsworth on piano and Alex Hazzoum on lead ...

90-day pause of Ohio gas tax will begin Sunday

Local News October 3, 2026

COLUMBUS - Ohioans’ gas-tax holiday will begin Sunday now that Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 519 that suspends the state’s gasoline tax for three months. Ohio House Bill 519 reduces the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from 38.5 cents and 47 cents, respectively, to 1 cent per gallon, according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission. Taxes on other motor fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane and liquified natural gas are not affected. The reduction will take effect three days after DeWine’s signature, which is Sunday. It’s set to ...

Couple charged with child endangering after roach infested residence condemned

Local News October 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Amy Grossen, East Liverpool City Health District housing director, called the recently condemned house at 464 First St., a nightmare. When describing the scene recently, Grossen said she arrived at the house on July 7 to investigate a complaint stating the condition of home ...

Salem Memorial Building to host Senior Expo

Local News October 3, 2026

SALEM — The Salem Memorial Building will be hosting its second annual Senior Expo. “We’re primarily looking to connect people in the senior community with people who have resources available that could be beneficial for that community. We’ve got people to provide help with your Medicaid insurance. We have Shepherd of the Valley coming, funeral pre-planning all sorts of things,” Project Manager Ron Lankford said. The expo will be held at the Memorial Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 and will offer local seniors an opportunity to connect with service financial, ...