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Water department aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers

Local News June 12, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Water Department is aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers. The department issued a notice to residents through social media saying it is aware of the “earthy, musty taste and odor problems” affecting East Liverpool customers and that other communities along the Ohio River that treat river water are also experiencing similar conditions. “We are trying to improve the water quality by enhanced treatments at the water plant and complete flushing of the system will begin June 15,” the social media post said. “This will begin ...

Community Briefs

Local News June 12, 2026

SWCD and OSU Extension plan Forestry Field Night The Columbiana County OSU Extension and the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are collaborating on a Forestry Field Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Leetonia Sportsman’s Club, located at 311 E. High St., Leetonia. The event includes presentations and hands-on discussions ranging from oak and timber stand management, invasive species prevention, and forestry health principles. Speakers John Beilhart, Columbiana SWCD Forestry and Wildlife Specialist, and Jim Downs, OSU Extension Forestry Field Specialist, will ...

Community Briefs

Local News June 11, 2026

Choose To Lose Group Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church June 9 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call. Pam Fouse gave the secretary’s report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Tassy Everett was the CTLG biggest loser. Fouse was the runner up. Dottie Seevers had three weeks weight loss slips. Perorazio won the Food Journals, Dimes were held over, and JoAnn Beresford won the Share The Blessing. The no no’s are pizza and white flour. Winners of the ...

THE COURTS

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 ...