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Beaver Local teacher suffers injuries in dog attack

LISBON — One of two dogs that attacked a woman out for a walk Friday at Lake Tomahawk was scheduled to be euthanized today, with the other one in quarantine in Mahoning County, according to Columbiana County Dog Warden Heidi Wallace. Wallace said Monday the owner of the one dog volunteered to put the dog down, but the owner of the other one refused and said the dog would remain in quarantine. The victim, Penny Brown, was identified on social media as a Beaver Local teacher. At 4:13 p.m. Friday, the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the East Palestine ...

Woman dies after Monday morning crash in Perry Township

PERRY TOWNSHIP (WKBN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Monday morning crash involving a semi-truck that resulted in a woman’s death. Yolanda Medina Matos, 58, of Campbell, died at the hospital Monday as a result of injuries from a crash around 10 a.m. Monday. The two-vehicle crash happened on state Route 344 at the intersection of Cunningham Road. A release from authorities states the other driver, a 51-year-old Salem man, was taken to the hospital as a precaution with no apparent injuries. The release states a car driven by Matos failed to yield at a stop ...

Brightside Project to host car show in Salem

SALEM — The Brightside Project will host its second annual Arby Reunion Cruise & Car Show Saturday, May 30, at The Brightside Project, 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave. This family-friendly community event will bring together car enthusiasts, families and supporters from across the region for a full day of classic cars, cruising, music, food, and fun, all while raising funds to support local children through The Brightside Project’s programs and services. The event celebrates the spirit and memories of the former Arby’s Cruise gatherings while creating a new tradition centered on ...

First Choice America Credit Union sponsors Relay for Life

Helping to fight the battle against cancer, First Choice America Credit Union is a Platinum Level Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2026 Relay for Life of Brooke/Hancock counties is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at Wellsburg Central Park from 6 to 11 p.m. Pictured, ...

Hancock Commission awards opioid funds to six organizations

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners agreed to distribute nearly $900,000 of the county’s opioid settlement funds during their regular meeting Thursday, filling requests from six area organizations. “These will all be contingent upon the signing of a memorandum of understanding,” noted Commission President Eron Chek, explaining each award will have its own memorandum tailored to the request instead of the county drafting a blanket agreement. A total of $883,607 was approved as part of Thursday’s agenda. Hancock County Ambulance Service will receive $330,000, the ...