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Viola, Day face off for District 2 State House seat

WEIRTON – Two political newcomers are hoping to win voters’ favor in order to represent the Second District in West Virginia’s House of Delegates. Republican Tony Viola and Democrat Daniel Day, both of Weirton, are facing off for the seat which represents portions of Hancock and Brooke ...

Neil Young sues Trump for use of song at Youngstown rally

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 ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A resident on Black Road, Center Township, reported at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday that a white vehicle drove through his property and the driver asked for firewood, then the vehicle left the property. A deputy checked the area, but didn’t find anyone. — A woman on Salineville Road West, Salineville called at 9:07 p.m. Saturday to request an ambulance at her residence because she was having a medical issue, then dispatch said she started arguing with a man and the line was disconnected. Upon arrival, Salineville first responders and Northstar EMS were on the scene. ...

Voters casting early ballots, turnout expected to surpass 2022

LISBON — More than 15% of the registered voters have already cast ballots in Columbiana County less than a week before Election Day, with in-office voting this weekend expected to be busy. “I look for heavy turnout to come this weekend,” county Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco said when contacted Tuesday, the last day the board could issue an absentee ballot. Since starting Oct. 6, the in-office voting at the election board office, 7989 Dickey Drive, Suite 3, Lisbon, has been steady. The schedule continues from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday, then 8 ...

CAA of Columbiana County plans Designer Purse Bingo

LISBON – The CAA 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo is fast approaching and we’d love to have you take part in afternoon of fun, all for a great cause. The event is planned Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Washingtonville VFW, 575 S. County Road, Washingtonville. Doors open at 3 p.m. that day, with ...