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Community News October 29, 2026

THU/10-29 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (54 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. In the final week of a month-long celebration of 30 years of bingo, there will be treats and prizes for best costumes. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse ...

Hancock County Schools to receive new shooter alert system

Local News October 29, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to implement a shooter alert system. The initiative was officially announced during Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, with officials noting installation of the system will ...

East Liverpool City Hospital earns national recognition

Community News October 29, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans uses to find a doctor or hospital. Among East Liverpool City Hospital’s new recognitions are Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for Critical Care for eight years straight, and top 5% nationwide in Overall Pulmonary Services and Emergency Hospitalization for eight years straight. East Liverpool City Hospital also achieved Five-Star Ratings for outstanding performance ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts October 29, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Jerry L. Thayer, Bayard Road, Minerva, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Bayard Road, Minerva property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Robert Gilbert, state Route 45, Lisbon; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for state Route 45, Lisbon property. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Buffalo, N.Y., vs. Laurie A. Swift, Hill Boulevard, East Liverpool, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Tiffany R. Ritchey, East Plain Street, Minerva, and Joshua T. Ritchey, Coldsnow Road, ...

Plea deal set in death of horses at Salem Township stable

Local News October 29, 2026

LISBON — The cruelty to animals case against Heather J. Birkmire in the deaths of five horses at Pure Gold Stables last year is now set for a plea and sentencing hearing at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 29. Birkmire, 46, Eagleton Road, Lisbon, was present in the Columbiana County Municipal Court building, but did not appear in the courtroom after attorneys for both sides met behind closed doors with Judge Danielle Menning. Nothing was placed on the record during what was scheduled as a status conference hearing, but when attorneys returned, the case was reset for a plea and sentencing hearing. ...

Council approves estimate for Davidson Alley sewer line replacement

Local News October 29, 2026

WELLSVILLE – Fiscal Officer Hoi Wah Yu told council members during the Oct. 20 council meeting that Ed Wilson Services LLC gave an estimate of $161,670.74 for the Davidson Alley sewer line full replacement which would replace the whole line from 20th to 21st streets. Council President Keith Thorn asked how much money the village had in the sewer fund to which Yu responded with an estimated $865,000. Following some discussion over the need to have the project completed, council members voted to increase appropriations to use the sewer funds to pay for the project to be ...