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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 ...

First responders, veterans program set to receive state funding

EAST PALESTINE — A program aimed at helping first responders and veterans rest, restore and refresh plans to use $100,000 from Ohio’s capital budget for a pavilion and trails at the wooded retreat known as Camp Braveheart. State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield announced the award in a press release last week. Camp Braveheart President and Founder Kelli Hephner had a dream of a camp, a place where first responders, the people who see too much while saving lives and responding to calls, can relax, talk to each other, deal with the stresses of the job and heal. Hephner spent many ...

Former police officer pleads guilty to threatening court officials

LISBON — A former police officer accused of making threats against a judge, the prosecutor’s office and three others agreed to a plea deal Thursday, with sentencing set for 1 p.m. July 22. Matthew Elser, 45, Market Street, Columbiana, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff for the ...

Southern Local board names new superintendent

SALINEVILLE – Southern Local Schools has a new leader who is no stranger to the school district. “Coming back to Southern Local is like coming full circle for me,” said Mary Alice Sigler, who was appointed superintendent by the Southern Local Board of Education on Tuesday. Before ...

Liverpool Township trustees approve 2027 budget

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – The Liverpool Township Board of Trustees met in a regular session meeting and followed that with a budget hearing meeting to approve the 2027 budget on Tuesday. During the Budget Hearing, the trustees unanimously approved the 2027 budget as prepared by Fiscal Officer Shirley Flati. According to the approved budget the township estimates a total revenue for 2027 of approximately $1,650,921.15, with $169,427.15 in the General Fund; $15,019 in Motor Vehicle Tax; $145.06 in Gasoline Tax; $485,350 Road and Bridge Fund; $27,656 Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax; $5,800 ...