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Cutrona’s proposed bill to ensure Flock cameras data is used properly

Local News August 15, 2026

With the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras coming under scrutiny, state Sen. Al Cutrona said he plans to introduce legislation to ensure information they collect is used appropriately. Cutrona, R-Canfield, said: “Ensuring that the rights and privacy of citizens is upheld is the default standard in a government that is of, by and for the people. The legislation will prohibit any government entity collecting Flock camera data from sharing it with a third party or for personal use.” Cutrona said his proposal wouldn’t permit any government agency in the ...

Driver accused of killing a pedestrian to face jury trial Jan. 26

Local News August 15, 2026

LISBON — The driver accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene in East Liverpool on Feb. 4 won’t face a jury trial until 9 a.m. Jan. 26 next year. Tracy C. Quimby, 34, last known address Jackman Street, East Liverpool, also with an address in Hookstown, Pa., appeared Friday for a pretrial hearing before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. She was accompanied by her appointed defense attorney Terry Grenga. A final status hearing was set for 9:40 a.m. Jan. 11. Quimby is facing third-degree felony charges of aggravated ...

Mahoning County Land Bank partners with Sebring to demolish former factory

Local News August 15, 2026

SEBRING — The Mahoning County Land Band, Mahoning County Commissioners, Ohio Department of Development and the Village of Sebring partnered together to demolish an old manufacturing building and clean up the site at 221 W. Georgia Ave. to free up 4.5 acres of land for development. The ...

On the calendar

Local News August 15, 2026

SAT/8-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Second annual “Art in Her Heart” Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exposition and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the grounds of the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park; rain date Aug. 22 Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Community breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist ...

East Liverpool-Calcutta Garden Club Yard of the Month

Local News August 15, 2026

The East Liverpool-Calcutta Garden Club has selected the yard of Michael Nicholson and Charlie Milton of McCoy Avenue as Yard of the Month. The variety of gardens throughout their yard proved to show their creativity and knowledge of gardening style and design. The welcoming front yard were ...

On the calendar

Local News August 14, 2026

FRI/8-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter ...