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Owner of dog involved in attack pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Local News July 1, 2026

LISBON — A woman whose dog was euthanized after attacking and injuring a Beaver Local teacher out for a walk at Lake Tomahawk in May entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to criminal charges related to the incident. Jill A. Brothers, 62, Tomahawk Drive, Negley, appeared for arraignment in Columbiana County Municipal Court for two counts each of charges of violating vicious, dangerous, nuisance dog acts, a third-degree misdemeanor, and duties after dog bites person, quarantine, a minor misdemeanor. Her defense attorney, Chris Amato, was not in attendance. Brothers used a walker to enter ...

America at 250: An Age of Innovation

Local News June 30, 2026

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...

POLICE

Police & Courts June 30, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy at 3:41 p.m. Sunday spoke to a resident on state Route 164, Center Township regarding the neighbor’s dogs coming onto her property and chasing her animals, which she said was an ongoing issue. The report said no contact has been made with the dog warden despite repeated attempts at contact. She said video was available with the animals constantly on the loose. — Colt Heddy, 53, Niles, was taken into custody early Sunday for assault for an incident first reported at 9:48 p.m. June 22 on Leslie Road, Madison Township. At the time, Heddy allegedly ...

Community Briefs

Community News June 30, 2026

Trash will be collected from East Liverpool city residences Friday EAST LIVERPOOL — Trash will be collected from city residences Friday, July 3. The refuse and recycling department employees are scheduled to work on the day before Independence Day. Residents whose trash is normally collected on Fridays are asked to have their trash set out at the curb the night before for pick up the next morning as usual. Trash service on any of the city routes will not be affected by the national holiday. Columbiana County Summer Crisis Help LISBON – Community Action Agency’s HEAP Summer ...

Wellsville Schools Honor Rolls

Community News June 30, 2026

Fourth Quarter Garfield Elementary A Honor Roll First Grade: Jack Adams, Paisley Bird, Mollie Brown, Josephine Bryan, Kayson Cornell, Callie Culp, Kolton Gibson, Jensen Kazee, Kolson Kazee, Easton Martin, Nico Mason, Dominic Owen, Emmett Patterson, Giannah Petties, Henry Ross, JC Shingler, Noah Weatherby Second Grade: Legend Duke, Nora Gibbs, Harley Greathouse, Bryson Jackson, Ella Jordan, Addyson LaClair, Ceara LeMasters, McKenna McDole, Zander Murphy, Braxton Russell, John Shaw, David Smith, Haylee Speece, Alexandria Webber, Emersyn Wilson A/B Honor Roll First Grade: ...

East Liverpool schools superintendent shares district highlights with board

Local News June 30, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig shared the district’s highlights with school board members Thursday. Ludwig told the board members students are being provided with continued academic support and enrichment opportunities with summer school through Credit Recovery and the Brainery summer enrichment program. Ludwig congratulated students Hunter Estell, Brady Dawson and Deonte Slappy for earning national recognition at the Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit held at Boston University. He also thanked advisor Robert Nizer for the leadership and ...