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Trial remains set for Nov. 17 for man accused of rape

LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 17 for Brett Thompson, an East Liverpool man charged with four counts of first-degree felony rape, but with a final status hearing set for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 13. Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam said during a meeting ...

Jefferson County Humane Society set to oversee Hancock County Animal Shelter

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Jefferson County Humane Society will be bringing its services and efforts to help those without a voice into West Virginia, following a decision by Hancock County commissioners to have the Ohio-based organization manage the county’s animal shelter. “We did receive ...

Columbiana County man injured during hit-and-run

LISBON — It can be dangerous walking along a two-lane road in the middle of the night. A Columbiana County man was doing just that on Sunday, carrying a light and walking toward traffic for safety, but a car crossed into his path and hit him. The driver of the vehicle has not yet been ...

Prosecutor requests retired teacher serve 25 years

LISBON —Retired Lisbon science teacher James W. Watt entered guilty pleas Friday to 45 counts related to his possession of multiple images of minors engaged in sexual acts. Watt, 69, Fairfield School Road, Columbiana, appeared in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for what was originally ...

Kroll wants to see the audit

EAST PALESTINE — The former settlement administrator who is accused of fumbling the distribution of funds from last year’s class action derailment settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents within 10 miles of the derailment is fighting class counsel’s request to amend the ...