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Port authority authorizes up to $11M in bonds for new building at Salem Industrial Park

Local News October 28, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Port Authority board authorized the issuance of bonds for up to $11 million in a lease deal Monday that will help Hickey Metal Fabrication construct a new industrial/office building at the Salem Industrial Park. CCPA Executive Director Brittany Smith said the move involves the use of a capital lease, a financing power that port authorities have to promote economic development or provide incentives to developers. “This is a very big deal. We’ve been working really hard the past few years to promote economic development and port authority powers. ...

Lisbon man found guilty for having drugs while being booked at jail

Local News October 28, 2026

LISBON — Jurors issued a guilty verdict Tuesday morning against a Lisbon man accused of possessing a bag of drugs when he was booked into the Columbiana County jail on an arrest warrant last December. Bryan Dilling, 54, Rose Drive, Lisbon, will face sentencing at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 20 before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam, who presided over the jury trial which started Monday morning and ended Tuesday with the verdict. The charges included a second-degree felony of aggravated possession of drugs and fifth-degree felonies of possession of heroin and possession ...

POLICE

Police & Courts October 28, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded at 2:09 a.m. Sunday to Sycamore Avenue, Salineville for a reported domestic, speaking to both parties involved after arrival. Both parties signed domestic and medical refusals. — A suspicious vehicle was reported at Southern Local School, state Route 39, Washington Township, at 11:11 p.m. Saturday. A deputy made contact with the driver, who advised he was waiting for some people having a party down the road and didn’t have service at the residence. — A deputy responded at 8:36 p.m. Saturday to McGeehan Drive, Lisbon for a reported ...

Man accused of stabbing juvenile at football game appears in court

Local News October 27, 2026

LISBON — The man accused of allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old juvenile during the football game Friday night at Patterson Field in East Liverpool will face a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Romelo Ka’Ron Harrison, 19, McCoy Avenue, East Liverpool, made his initial appearance for arraignment in Columbiana County Municipal Court via video Monday morning before Judge Danielle Menning. He’s charged with felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, and remains jailed under a bond of $500,000 cash or surety. The bond was ...

East Liverpool High School Names Hunter Estell Scholar of the Month

Community News October 27, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School has recognized Hunter Estell as its Scholar of the Month. The son of Matt and Amanda Estell, Hunter has distinguished himself as one of East Liverpool High School’s top academic performers, earning one of the highest ACT scores at the school ...

On the calendar

Community News October 27, 2026

TUE/10-27 Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive; social time at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. featuring Ford Parker, photographer and naturalist presents Through the Lens…Naturally. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana School board, 6 p.m., high school media center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., board office, 27 Vista Drive, Lisbon. Damascus American Red Cross blood drive, 1 - 6 p.m., Damascus Methodist Church East ...