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Jury trial remains set in aggravated murder case

LISBON — The jury trial in the aggravated murder case against Elvin EJ Tisdale remains set for Feb. 20, with a status hearing at 10 a.m. Feb. 12. Tisdale, 33, Newell, W.Va. was indicted in January this year for aggravated murder, murder and having weapons under disability in the 2021 ...

DEP derailment test results mirror EPA

DARLINGTON, Pa. — Data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Agriculture (PDA) concurred with the Environmental Protection Agency that no long-term contamination was found in Western Pennsylvania related to the derailment in East ...

Christmas season starts in East Liverpool with parade and tree lighting

EAST LIVERPOOL- With the arrival of Santa Claus in the Christmas Parade and the tree lighting at the Diamond, the 2024 Christmas season is underway in East Liverpool. The festivities began Saturday night as the Annual Kiwanis sponsored Christmas parade made it way through downtown on Fifth ...

Bill Johnson not focused on criticism

YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson said he’s concentrating on developing strategies as the incoming president of Youngstown State University and not on the large amount of criticism over the controversial decision to hire him. “Quite honestly I’m more focused on what I’m going to ...

Southern Columbiana County road crews ready for winter weather

It’s coming... Winter weather is on its way bringing conditions can make roads hazardous for driving, but the road crews of Southern Columbiana County are prepared for it. East Liverpool The City of East Liverpool currently has approximately 1,500 tons or more in their garage plus another ...

Chester Garden Club decorates planters for the holidays

In preparation for the Christmas season, members of the Chester Garden Club added seasonal decorations to the planters along Carolina Avenue. The club is also selling the club’s third annual fundraiser jigsaw puzzle, featuring the Almost Heaven/Log Cabin scene. The puzzles are on sale at the ...