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East Liverpool school board approves personnel changes

Local News July 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – During the personnel section of the East Liverpool Board of Education meeting June 25, board members approved multiple resignations and hirings. Resignations accepted and approved include those of band instructor Josh Sipe effective Aug. 1; bus driver Mary Beth Hazelet and high school social studies teacher Rhett Ahart, both for retirement purposes, both effective June 5; and Cam Douglas, boys reserve basketball coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Board members approved the hire of two classified substitutes, five supplemental employees, two classified ...

Chester ready to celebrate Independence Day

Local News July 3, 2026

CHESTER – As with celebrations for more than two decades, the Chester community will come together Saturday in observance of Independence Day, with a slate of activities to include the dedication of a new mural paying tribute to the city’s history. The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. ...

East Palestine settlement payments to be sent out

Local News July 3, 2026

EAST PALESTINE (WKBN) — For those impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, settlement checks for property claims are supposed to be in the mail. This is part of the $600 million settlement agreement by the railroad to resolve class action lawsuits. Anyone living or owning property within 20 miles of the derailment site was eligible to file a claim. Epiq is handling the payments. WKBN 27 First News made a call Wednesday to the administrator’s hotline and was told only that payments were to go out by the end of June 2026. “Epiq anticipates valid Direct ...

POLICE

Police & Courts July 3, 2026

Highway Patrol — Logan C. Lisk, 20, Rainbow Road, East Liverpool, was cited for failure to yield after his westbound vehicle on state Route 558 struck a southbound vehicle on state Route 164 driven by Christopher Hamilton, 52, Timberline Drive, Columbiana, causing it to go off the road and strike a traffic sign at 3:42 p.m. June 30 in Fairfield Township. No injuries were reported. — Lloyd R. Blackburn, 58, Carrollton, was cited for reasonable control after his southbound semi truck went off of state Route 558, struck an embankment and overturned at 2:31 p.m. June 29 in Salem ...

Expanded Weekend Edition

Local News July 3, 2026

To our readers As we join together this weekend to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please note that today’s newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on Saturday. While there won’t be a printed newspaper on Saturday as you’re accustomed to, our reporters will be working to cover the stories that matter most throughout the holiday weekend. For breaking news, local events, sports, weather updates and more, visit our website at reviewonline.com for the latest developments. From all of us, thank you for your continued readership and ...

On the calendar

Community News July 3, 2026

FRI/7-3 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 40 percent off red, white, blue items. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool ELHS Class of 1956 Men’s Breakfast, 9 a.m., Two Smart Cookies VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials, on a dish $10, sandwich with a side $11, dinner with two sides $13; ...