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Police & Courts October 30, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 9:36 p.m. Wednesday to the Louis Tobin Attention Center, County Home Road, Center Township, for recovered property. The property was confiscated and put into the evidence room at the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office for safekeeping. — Deputies assisted Alliance Police at a location on state Route 45, Center Township, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with a person who had warrants out of Alliance Municipal Court in Alliance. Gavin J. Linden, whose address was listed as Crestview Road, Fairfield Township, was taken into custody by Alliance ...

Neil Young sues Trump for use of song at Youngstown rally

Local News October 30, 2026

When it comes to President Donald Trump, music legend Neil Young doesn’t have a “Heart of Gold.” Young filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against Trump’s campaign committee for the unauthorized use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” during the Republican president’s rally in Youngstown. The lawsuit states Young’s song was played just prior to Trump taking the stage at the Oct. 12 rally at the Covelli Centre and played it “numerous times at other rallies designed to encourage Republican votes in the upcoming midterm elections.” When the song played at the ...

Incumbent GOP state legislators outraise challengers

Local News October 30, 2026

The Republican incumbent state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley have significant financial advantages over their Democratic challengers right before the election. Pregeneral election finance reports, for the period between June 6 and Oct. 14, show state Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, raised $98,350 to $33,464 for Democrat Michael Kripchak of Youngstown. The district includes all of Mahoning, Columbiana and Carroll counties. In the 65th Ohio House District race, state Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, raised $82,988 in the pregeneral period compared to $30,237.51 for Democrat ...

Community Briefs

Community News October 30, 2026

Museum of Ceramics ‘The Holiday Table’ Tablescape Contest and Exhibit EAST LIVERPOOL — The Museum of Ceramics is officially inviting decorators, designers, and holiday enthusiasts to participate in its upcoming seasonal exhibit, “The Holiday Table” tablescape contest. Participants are encouraged to bring their most festive holiday or uniquely themed visions to life using local ware. The contest aims to celebrate the region’s rich industrial heritage by showcasing classic East Liverpool wares, historical pieces, and contemporary local ceramics. Designers may enter up to ...

Bates, Jones hoping to join Hancock County Commission

Local News October 30, 2026

WEIRTON – No matter the results of Tuesday’s election, Hancock County residents will have someone new representing them on the county commission. Democrat Brianne Bates and Republican Ronnie Jones each seek to represent Hancock County’s Butler District on the commission as part of the election, with a term to begin in January. The seat currently is held by Eron Chek, whom Jones defeated in the May Republican primary. A lifetime resident of Weirton, Jones previously has held public office, serving as a city councilman for eight years and in the West Virginia House of Delegates ...

Hancock County Schools seeking to fill substitute positions

Local News October 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND - Hancock County Schools is looking for people who could fill some key roles - especially substitute positions – within the school system. “We’re searching for some employees,” Schools Superintendent Walter Saunders noted during Monday’s meeting of the county board ...