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Police News October 6, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 6:16 p.m. Saturday to Yeager Drive, Madison Township for a domestic violence report. All parties involved separated for the night. — A deputy was dispatched to Buck Road, Knox Township for a medical call involving a person who fell and hit their head and was not responding. Upon arrival, the person was responding and transported to Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, Alliance, by Sebring EMS. — Smith Township police dispatch in Mahoning County called at 9:06 p.m. Friday regarding a call about a motorcycle on the property of ...

Washingtonville man accused of filming up skirts at Leetonia business

Local News October 6, 2026

LISBON — A Washingtonville man accused of strategically placing his cell phone on a shelf to video record under women’s bodies while he was working at the Family Dollar in Leetonia is facing multiple charges, including felonies for possessing alleged nude images of a minor dating back to ...

Jury trial set for alleged second shooter in East Liverpool murder

Local News October 6, 2026

LISBON — Curtis D. Holland, who’s accused in the 2021 shooting death of Brycen Douglas, is now scheduled to face a jury trial beginning at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22, 2027. Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam set the new jury trial date after discussing the schedule with attorneys for both sides. A status hearing was set for 1 p.m. Dec. 10. “The discovery is described as quite extensive,” Washam said. Holland, 30, Dewey Avenue, East Liverpool, was present for the status hearing Monday before Washam, in the custody of two deputies. He was accompanied by one of his ...

On the calendar

Local News October 6, 2026

TUE/10-6 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at 304-748-7850 Ext. 1002 Columbiana City council, 7 p.m., city hall East Liverpool American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. EPCIC, 10 a.m., municipal building; discuss the assumption agreement for the Business Park property Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., lasagna ...

East Liverpool High School to host sixth annual College and Career Fair

Local News October 6, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School will host its sixth annual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, bringing together colleges, universities, trade schools, employers, military recruiters, and career professionals to help area students explore opportunities available after high school. The event will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. in the Potter Fieldhouse at East Liverpool High School, 100 Maine Blvd. This year’s fair will provide students with an opportunity to connect directly with representatives from more than 60 colleges, training programs, employers, military ...

Trump returning to Mahoning County next week

Local News October 6, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — With hotly contested races for governor and U.S. senator in Ohio, President Donald Trump will return Oct. 12 to Youngstown’s Covelli Centre to rally support for Republican candidates. Trump, a Republican, is supposed to speak at 6 p.m. with the event starting at 4:30 p.m. ...