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Court News June 11, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Westlake Services, LLC, Los Angeles, Calif., vs. Lori Johnson, West Fifth Street, Salem, et al.; collection sought of alleged $16,092 debt. Jon E. Kirkbride, Canton, vs. Dynamic Structures Inc., Clearcreek Oilfield Solutions, state Route 7, New Waterford, and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Columbus; appeal of claim denial. Colette E. Mascher, Walnut Grove Lane, New Waterford, vs. Braxton Mascher, c/o Traci Mascher, Pinewood Drive, New Waterford; divorce sought. ODK Capital, LLC, South Jordan, Utah, vs. Columbiana Nutrition LLC, Canton, and Ivan ...

On the calendar

Local News June 11, 2026

THU/6-11 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin Jack (49 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Canceled: Young at Heart luncheon for seniors at Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, due to road construction; next luncheon will be on Thursday, June 25 at ...

American Legion Auxiliary 290 officers

Local News June 11, 2026

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 290, Columbiana recently installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. From left, first row, President Cathy Stephenson, Treasurer Stella McClintic, Secretary Cathy Turney; second row, Historian Pat Almasy, Vice President Diane Hardenbrook, Sergeant At ...

East Liverpool receives $75,000 grant for brine making machine

Local News June 11, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The street department has received funds for a brine making machine. Service/Safety Director Bill Jones told council members during their June 1 meeting that the street department received a $75,000 grant for a brine making machine and applicator which can help reduce salt use next winter and make it easier to plow the roads by reducing the ability of ice and snow to attach to the pavement. Jones said the equipment was estimated to cost approximately $82,000, so the city might have to have a small match for the grant for the difference. Jones also noted that ...

Appeal filed of vicious designation for second dog involved in attack

Local News June 11, 2026

LISBON — The owner of the second dog accused of attacking and seriously injuring a woman on May 15 at Lake Tomahawk recently filed an appeal to challenge the vicious dog designation against her dog, Beau, with a hearing set for 2 p.m. June 15 in Columbiana County Municipal Court. Laurel Brothers, Youngstown, filed the complaint through her attorneys Chris Amato and Frank Williams against the Columbiana County Dog Warden Heidi Wallace. The complaint seeks a hearing in county Municipal Court to reverse the designation, claiming “the decision was arbitrary, capricious and ...

Liverpool Township trustees approve 2027 budget

Local News June 11, 2026

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – The Liverpool Township Board of Trustees met in a regular session meeting and followed that with a budget hearing meeting to approve the 2027 budget on Tuesday. During the Budget Hearing, the trustees unanimously approved the 2027 budget as prepared by Fiscal Officer Shirley Flati. According to the approved budget the township estimates a total revenue for 2027 of approximately $1,650,921.15, with $169,427.15 in the General Fund; $15,019 in Motor Vehicle Tax; $145.06 in Gasoline Tax; $485,350 Road and Bridge Fund; $27,656 Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax; $5,800 ...