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Saltwell Road closed at state Route 45 due to sewer line collapsing

LISBON — Motorists in Lisbon trying to vote early, visit the post office, get a title or go to Columbiana County Municipal Court must travel via Saltwell Road from the south off of state Route 164 until at least May 8. A sewer line along state Route 45 at Saltwell collapsed last Friday and ...

East Liverpool firefighters provide fire education during story hour

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool Fire Department personnel shared fire safety education with children Saturday morning. East Liverpool Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief Lance Smith and firefighters Kevin Cibula, CJ Glista and Shayne Hamilton provided fire safety education during Story ...

Man admits guilt to being involved in 2021 murder

LISBON —The man identified as the alleged driver involved in the 2021 murder of Brycen Douglas in East Liverpool admitted his guilt on Monday to amended charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, along with a charge of obstructing justice. As part of the plea agreement, Travis W. Kidder, 26, Bradshaw Avenue, East Liverpool, won’t face a charge of aggravated murder or complicity in the commission of an offense, with both charges to be dismissed. But he will have to testify and be truthful in the case against Curtis Holland, who prosecutors identified as one of ...

Seven Beaver Local staff members retired in April

LISBON — The Beaver Local School District lost seven staff members to retirement in April. The retirements approved by the board of education during the regular meeting included a guidance secretary, elementary Title I teacher, fifth grade teacher, cafeteria worker, seventh grade teacher, special education secretary and special education director. “We are losing a wealth of experience and some tremendous people who have made a difference in countless lives,” District Superintendent Eric Lowe said. Lowe added that he has personally been fortunate to work closely with the ...

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington’s glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks. Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court to face federal charges after the chaotic encounter Saturday that resulted in shots being fired, Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables. He was ...