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Kent State East Liverpool invites groups to be part of 9-11 Remembrance event

Local News July 30, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University at East Liverpool is planning a community event to honor the service and sacrifice of first responders, while remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The Never Forget – Community Remembrance will take place Sept. 10 on the East Liverpool Campus from 4 to 7 p.m. The day will include displays of local emergency vehicles, free refreshments, interactive demonstrations, information tables, family-friendly activities and an American Red Cross blood drive. First responders will be recognized and receive remembrance pins. While details of the ...

POLICE

Police News July 30, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A resident of Parkview Drive, Yellow Creek Township, reported a suspicious person at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, saying a person on a scooter came to her residence claiming to be an exterminator from Terminex. She told the person to leave her property. She then called Terminex and the company advised they had no one in the area and the person does not work for them. — A deputy responded at 5:56 a.m. July 24 to Lowmiller Road, West Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A man who ran into the address on Lowmiller Road had multiple warrants, but when other ...

Wellsville Schools fills multiple key position

Local News July 30, 2026

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school Monday filled four key administrative positions. The board unanimously hired Allison Scott as curriculum director/gifted coordinator/district test coordinator; Kevin Parkin and Chris Hill as the principal and assistant principal, respectively, at ...

On the calendar

Local News July 30, 2026

THU/7-30 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 (56 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week features computers for $25. Also, now through August, any player bringing in a school supply will receive a free 3-on with admission purchase. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night at the church, 7-9 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield MCCTC Adult Career Center Enrollment Open House, 6 p.m., ...

A United eagle

Local News July 30, 2026

A bald eagle flies by the ongoing construction on the new dam at Guilford Lake on Monday. The project is still on schedule to be completed by the end the year and refilling of the lake will being in the spring of 2027. (Photo by Ron Firth)

Lisbon man pleads guilty to assault for 2025 Madison Township shooting

Local News July 30, 2026

LISBON — A Lisbon man charged with felonious assault and other counts related to a 2025 shooting in Madison Township will face sentencing at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court after entering a guilty plea. Hunter Congrove, 23, state Route 45, pleaded guilty to felonious assault, a second-degree felony, a firearm specification and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. A first-degree felony charge of kidnapping will be dismissed. He had been scheduled for a jury trial, but entered the plea instead. According to a county sheriff’s report, the ...