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W.Va. unveils statewide plan for responsible data centers

Local News August 17, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders have unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state’s data center program. Morrisey, officials with the Department of Commerce and leaders of the House of Delegates and state Senate hosted a news conference this week in the Governor’s Reception Room to unveil the West Virginia Responsible Data Center Development Plan. “I think it marks a defining moment for the future of the great state of West ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts August 17, 2026

Court News LISBON — A man accused of discharging a firearm improperly in 2023 was recently sentenced to an indefinite term of two to four years in prison during sentencing for three separate indictments in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Brandon R. Moore, 23, Annsley Road, East Liverpool, received concurrent sentences, meaning all the time will be served at the same time as the two to four years, with credit for 210 days served. Charges for the sentence included improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation or school zone, a second-degree felony, third-degree felony ...

Hancock Commission approves firm to represent it in opioid funding contract

Local News August 15, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – One week after deciding to seek outside counsel to represent Hancock County in negotiations over the distribution of a portion of the county’s opioid funding, county commissioners have selected a law firm. Commissioners, meeting in regular session Friday morning, agreed ...

East Liverpool-Calcutta Garden Club Yard of the Month

Community 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 ...

CC Department of Job and Family Services releases annual report

Local News August 15, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services released its 2025 annual report this week, sharing the stats that demonstrate the services provided in areas that include adult and child protective services, public assistance, senior services, and child support enforcement. Child support enforcement managed 7,297 cases in 2025, with 74.94 % of all current child support cases meeting their monthly obligation. Adult protective services received 428 referrals alleging abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, with at least 189 self-neglect and 154 exploitation. Of ...

REAL ESTATE

Police & Courts August 15, 2026

Center Township MMSA Glovbal LLC to Lisbon Extended Stay LLC, motel on state Route 45; $435,000 Adrienne L. Leggett (trustee) to Jordan and Destiny Mixon, home on U.S. Route 30; $275,000 Columbiana Kathy J. Baer and Eric T. Kannal (trustees) to William Motry, home on Manor Drive; $229,000 Annie Bernard to Paul L. Edgar, home on Union Street; $159,100 Russel James Albarado et al to Isabella Bettura, condo on Springfield Road; $155,000 Mary E. West and Terri E. Dickson to Randy and Kim Guy, home on Homestead Drive; $994,750 East Liverpool Raymond F. Beaver to Ryan and ...