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Police News June 2, 2026

Lisbon — An officer responded to an East Lincoln Way business at 9:03 a.m. May 28 in reference to a semi truck on fire. The officer found the truck parked in a gravel lot across from Bluff Street and observed the driver to be using a hard hat to scoop water from a puddle to attempt to extinguish the fire. The officer used his fire extinguisher to temporarily put out the fire until the Lisbon fire department arrived to extinguish it. — Officers responded to an East Lincoln Way business at 8:40 a.m. May 27 in reference to a 911 hang-up call. Officers spoke with the caller who said ...

Revamped county park board begins reorganization

Local News June 2, 2026

LISBON — The new Columbiana County Park District Board set new meeting dates, hired a new maintenance worker, elected a new chairman and vice chairman, discussed finances and agreed to request a legal opinion related to a board member also serving on Friends of the Park. Tom Butch was elected chairman and Eileen Dray-Bardon was elected vice chairman after new member Linda Linebaugh suggested the people with experience should be the officers. Both Butch and Dray-Bardon previously served on the board for many years before resigning in the past six months, with Dray-Bardon leaving last ...

BWD adopts public records request policy

Local News June 2, 2026

WELLSVILLE – A resolution to adopt a public records policy was adopted during the May 21 of the Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees. The Public Records Request Policy adopted by the trustees defines public records, the times public records are available for inspection, handling requests, electronic records, denial and redaction of records, copying and mailing costs and a public records request form. Public records are available for inspection at the BWD office during normal business hours, and public records requests will be acknowledged in writing within three days of ...

East Liverpool man pleads guilty to 2025 shooting death

Local News June 2, 2026

LISBON — Daniel C. Whitley admitted to shooting James E. Powell to death in East Liverpool in 2025, entering a guilty plea Monday to murder and a firearm specification. The 34-year-old whose last known address was Wilbert Avenue, East Liverpool will face sentencing at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10 in ...

Students hold poetry slam to honor late teacher

Local News June 2, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Westgate fifth-grade students have spent several weeks learning to write poetry, with 13 of them presenting their poetry at the at the recent Second Annual Jen Davidson Poetry slam held to honor Davidison, who passed away a little over a year ago. The 13 student ...

Friends of East Palestine library to hold silent auction, book sale

Local News June 2, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library are holding their annual silent auction and book sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The book sale will feature a $7 bag sale and will take place in the Library basement. The silent auction will take place in the Library community room. A preview night will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. There is a $5 admission fee. The preview night is for the book sale only. There is a selection of DVDs and puzzles this year along with a selection of hardback and ...