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County shows preparedness for power station disaster

LISBON — Columbiana County emergency personnel, first responders and public officials once again demonstrated they’re ready to keep residents safe if a disaster happens at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “They met all their capability targets,” Branch Chief Sean O’Leary of ...

Opening day scheduled for Thompson Park Pool

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Thompson Park Pool’s opening date has been confirmed by East Liverpool Mayor Bobby Smith as June 17. As they have for the past several years, firefighters from the East Liverpool Fire Department have been working to get the pool ready to open for the 2026 Season. Chief Antony Cumo, Lt. Josh Coil and Firefighter Clayton Elliott volunteered their time to clean and prep the pool. The pool will be opening daily, weather permitting, from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is $4 for students ages 4 to 17, $5 for adults 18 years of age and older and free for children 3 ...

Hancock Commission approved agreements for opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners approved several more memorandums of understanding related to the distribution of the county’s appropriations of opioid settlement funds Thursday. Commission President Eron Chek explained the memorandums outline aspects of how the awarded ...

DTF warrant results in discovery of suspected crack cocaine

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Drug Task Force (DTF) executed a search warrant at 810 St. John St., East Liverpool, Thursday afternoon. The residents were not present when the warrant was served; however, there was a juvenile male present. During the search DTF agents found approximately 60 grams of suspected crack cocaine and a handgun. DTF Director Jesse Smith said agents are investigating if the handgun is a stolen firearm. East Liverpool Police Chief John Lane noted that the serial number had been filed off the gun. Charges are pending BCI lab results and ...

ELHS Culture Club visits Beaver Creek State Park

Members of the East Liverpool High School Culture Club recently spent the day exploring Beaver Creek State Park and discovering the rich history right in their own backyard. Students Julianna Burkett, Alana Cornell, Theo Hernandez, Agnes Murphy, Julianna Burkett, Daylin Clark, Logan Cornell, ...

Water department aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Water Department is aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers. The department issued a notice to residents through social media saying it is aware of the “earthy, musty taste and odor problems” affecting East Liverpool customers and that other communities along the Ohio River that treat river water are also experiencing similar conditions. “We are trying to improve the water quality by enhanced treatments at the water plant and complete flushing of the system will begin June 15,” the social media post said. “This will begin ...