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Judge approves two-step process, Kroll asks for more time to respond

U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson approved a revised process for addressing allegations against Kroll Settlement Administrator in the East Palestine train derailment class action settlement. The decision, issued last week, allows class counsel to file a motion to show cause against Kroll in ...

County commissioners approve annexation of land

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners approved the annexation of 8.238 acres of New Waterford-owned land into the village, then heard a complaint from a Unity Township trustee. “We didn’t know anything about the annexation with New Waterford,” Trustee Bryan Henderson said ...

Changing times and uncertain economy lead to closure of local restaurant

EAST LIVERPOOL — Changing times and an uncertain economy has led to the end of times for the 6th Street Cafeteria & Deli (6th Street Cafe), formerly Bricker’s Cafe. The restaurant, a family owned business located in the heart of downtown East Liverpool, has been a staple in the ...

Hancock County Schools looking into social media lawsuits

NEW CUMBERLAND – Numerous medical studies in recent years have drawn correlations between the increased use of social media and mental health issues developing in youth. Members of the Hancock County Board of Education are taking steps to join an effort to push social media companies to ...

Horse remains found at stable

SALEM TOWNSHIP — The skeletal remains of four horses were discovered at Pure Gold Horse Stables & Equestrian Center Sunday. A Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched at 5:27 p.m. Sunday to Pure Gold, 3325 state Route 45, Salem regarding animal abuse. When he arrived, ...

Judge orders nonprofit from selling, transferring property

LISBON — A judge this week issued an order to prevent anyone from the Lamb’s House nonprofit in Rogers from selling or transferring any property or accessing any bank accounts belonging to Lamb’s House, and to freeze the bank accounts and appoint a receiver for the charitable ...