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Registration for East Liverpool library summer reading program begins today

Local News June 1, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – Registration for the East Liverpool Carnegie Public Library’s Summer Reading Club begins today. The Summer Reading Club, which runs through July 31, is open to all people who use the library in East Liverpool, with most club members typically being early childhood and school aged children. The Summer Reading Program will feature family programs which will be hosted every Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army. Programs typically last one hour with guest librarians or special events and door prizes each week. There is also a coupon game (library trivia) in ...

POLICE

Police News June 1, 2026

Salem — Shane Laflame, Ravenna, was cited for hit skip following a two-vehicle crash in the 2300 block of East State Street at 8:29 a.m. Friday. No injuries were reported. — Officers responded to the Salem Regional Medical Center at 11:56 p.m. Thursday in reference to a report of rape. The information was forwarded to the detective division. — Officers responded to the 1300 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 11:14 p.m. Thursday in reference to teenagers attempting of enter through a window. Officers were unable to find anyone. — Officers responded to the 600 block of North ...

Riverview Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting

Local News June 1, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Riverview Cemetery Association Tuesday, held its 143rd annual meeting of the members and directors. The meeting took place at 6 p.m. in Riverview’s Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Chapel. Reece M. Kelly, outgoing president, conducted the meeting assisted by ...

America at 250: Chaos in the run-up to Civil War

Local News May 31, 2026

Editor’s note: Information on the Civil War is well-known, but what about some of the factors that led to its start? This week, we examine some of those issues and how, after years of growing tensions, the nation went to war with itself. The seeds of the Antebellum period in the United ...

Columbiana County elections board member resigns

Local News May 30, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections board member Greg Smith of Salem resigned Friday effective today, with the Columbiana County Republican Party Central Committee expected to name a replacement. Smith joined the board in March 2025 and said he was resigning for health reasons for his battle against cancer and to join the campaign of Robert Sprague, the current Ohio Treasurer who’s running for Ohio Secretary of State. In his letter of resignation, Smith said, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Board of Elections. I am grateful for the opportunity to ...

On the calendar

Local News May 30, 2026

SAT/5-30 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Putt-Putt at Sports World on South Avenue, 7 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.; 30 percent off dresses. Karaoke Night, Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT), kids karaoke 3-4:30 p.m., adult karaoke 7-10 p.m.; free event sponsored by Wells Productions; tickets and registration at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 1 – 5 p.m. – Wildlife Education Center open for visitors Lisbon DAHS Class of 1963, 10 a.m., ...