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Perry Township trustees approve retroactive transfer of funds

Local News June 10, 2026

PERRY TOWNSHIP—The board of trustees gave retroactive approval for a transfer between the township’s accounts in its meeting Monday. The trustees voted unanimously to retroactively approve the transfer of $15,031.41 from the General Fund to the Police Levy Fund on Dec. 24. Fiscal officer John Volio explained the transfer had previously been approved by trustees, but that an official motion hadn’t been made at the time to do so, necessitating the retroactive approval. The transfer had been made as the amount of revenue in adult fines collected by the police department, which ...

CCCTC recognizes years of service

Local News June 10, 2026

LISBON – The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) recently recognized employees for years of service awards for their commitment. Each year the administration at the CCCTC gifts crystal apples to recognize staff longevity. Staff members receive a different color crystal ...

Rotary donates to Umbrella Alley

Local News June 10, 2026

Members of the East Liverpool Rotary Club pose under the newly installed patriotic umbrellas hanging in Umbrella Alley in downtown East Liverpool. Rotarians were accompanied by East Liverpool Garden Club Members, from left, seated, Mary Beth Gill and Sally Haines. Standing behind Gill is her ...

New judge assigned to wrongful death suit against county, sheriff's officials

Local News June 10, 2026

LISBON — A new visiting judge has been assigned to oversee the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Columbiana County, the sheriff and one deputy over a fatal crash in 2023 involving the pursuit of a driver in a stolen vehicle which hit another vehicle. Retired Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Andrew D. Logan was recently appointed to the case by the Ohio Supreme Court after retired Wayne County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Wiest said he no longer wished to continue as the assigned judge. Both judges in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court recused themselves due to ...

Opening of East Palestine pool must wait for arrival of electric panel

Local News June 10, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — Those anticipating the opening of the village’s public pool in the park have to wait longer due to a delay in the arrival of necessary specialized equipment. The village notified the public via social media on Tuesday that the pool’s opening date has been delayed, with a date yet to be determined. The village originally hoped to hold a grand opening for the renovated new pool over Memorial Day weekend, but that was also delayed due to weather. “Despite heavy snowfall and an unusually wet spring, Village staff, contractors, and project partners have worked ...

Community Briefs

Local News June 10, 2026

Minerva chamber to host stargazing night The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce will host a stargazing night Wednesday, June 17, at Great Trail Golf Course, at about 9:15 p.m. The event is free, for all ages, and will take place near the #18 green, by the clubhouse. Drive to the end of the parking lot and turn left, then drive to the gravel lot. Great Trail Golf Course is located at 10154 Great Trail Drive, and cancellations will be posted on the Chamber Facebook page. For information, contact the Chamber office at 330-868-7979 or nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org. Volunteers sought for ...