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Former Columbiana man convicted of attempted murder earns additional time for menacing, intimidation

Local News September 29, 2026

LISBON — A former Columbiana man already sentenced to at least 39 years in prison for trying to kill a woman last year earned an additional year for menacing and attempted intimidation of the same woman via letters sent from jail. Frederick L. Harroff, 67, appeared via video from the Lake Erie Correctional Center for a plea and sentencing hearing Monday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton. Harroff had nothing to say when given the opportunity to speak. He entered a guilty plea to menacing by stalking and attempted intimidation of an attorney, ...

Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

Local News September 29, 2026

CAIRO (AP) — Mediators are working with Iran and the United States on trying to broker a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, three regional officials and two U.S. officials told The Associated Press, but major hurdles remain between the sides. The indirect talks come as ...

BWD received update on risk management insurance

Local News September 29, 2026

WELLSVILLE — The Buckeye Water District board recently received an update on its annual risk management insurance. A representative from Whitacker Myers Insurance Agency addressed the board regarding the BWD risk management yearly renewal which is scheduled to renew on Oct. 1. Board members were advised that all their properties saw an approximate 3% increase, which totaled a more than $1 million increase in value from last year for inflationary purposes. The inland Marine property increased in value by approximately $64,000. The renewal premium for this year is $69,866 minus a ...

Nationwide moratorium pitched for data centers

Local News September 29, 2026

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Democratic challenger for one of West Virginia’s congressional seats pitched legislation Friday to place a two-year moratorium on new, large data centers and to give local communities a say in whether they’re built. Ace Parsi, a Morgantown community organizer ...

Permission sought to install suicide lifeline signs in Lisbon

Local News September 28, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Suicide Prevention Coalition is bringing attention to 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline number people in crisis can call for help. Maureen Waybright of the coalition recently talked with Lisbon Village Council about posting signs to advertise 988 ...

THE COURTS

Court News September 28, 2026

Court News LISBON — A man accused of stealing a firearm, money and a video game system two years ago in East Liverpool was recently sentenced in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court to 24 months in prison. Christian M. Bell, 30, last known address Youngstown, received credit for 194 days served for a lesser-included offense of third-degree felony burglary (originally second-degree), third-degree felony grand theft when the property is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, and fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Charges of felony theft, misdemeanor theft and felony aggravated ...