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New dates set in involuntary manslaughter case

LISBON — Upcoming court dates were set Friday in the case against Seth T. Hildebrand, who is accused of causing the death of a 2-year-old child in December 2024. Dates were set for an interim status conference hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15, a final status conference hearing at 9 a.m. on March 2, and a jury trial at 9 a.m. on April 6 during a brief pretrial hearing Friday. Hildebrand, 21, Birch Road, East Liverpool, who was in attendance Friday, has been out of jail on a $200,000 cash or surety bond. In July, Hildebrand entered a not guilty plea to charges of first-degree felony ...

Ramaswamy responds to derailment report

EAST PALESTINE — As new information about the handling of the 2023 train derailment makes its way through the political landscape the Village of East Palestine will remain committed to its residents. A recent report from NewsNation captured the attention of Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who derided the alleged actions of class-action attorneys. According to the report, the attorneys took more in fees for themselves and gave less than what was advertised to affected residents as part of the $600 million Norfolk Southern settlement. “Worse, new reporting ...

Kent State East Liverpool to host Community Remembrance event

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Kent State University East Liverpool Campus will be hosting a Community Remembrance Event at the campus located at 400 E. Fourth St. on Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. to recognize the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor local first responders. Academics Vice Dean Sarah ...

East Liverpool mayor asks for input on housing problems

EAST LIVERPOOL – Mayor Bobby Smith is asking council and community members for input, suggestions or advice on how to deal with the housing issues the city is dealing with at the Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) locations in the city. Smith said in addition to hygiene, ...

Liverpool Township trustees approve annual forestry mutual aid agreement

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Trustees approved and signed the annual forestry mutual aid agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Trustees Tuesday approved the Cooperative Agreement for Wildland Fire Suppression Within the Report Payment Areas agreement with the ODNR’s Division of Forestry. The agreement is for Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department and other fire departments in the area to respond to and provide mutual aid for wildfires in their jurisdiction and provide a firefighter to function as a liaison between the department and the Division of Forestry. ...

Embezzlement suspect waives preliminary hearing in Hancock County

NEW CUMBERLAND — A man accused of embezzling from a local youth sports organization will be heading to Circuit Court. David Andrew Brown, 54, of Chester, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate Court Thursday morning before Magistrate Steve Svokas. Arrested in ...