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Robb Blasdel challenged for 79th house seat

Local News October 24, 2026

LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford is facing a challenge from Democratic first-time candidate Bob Guy of East Liverpool for the 79th Ohio house seat. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary, but will face-off Nov. 3 in the general election for both Columbiana and Carroll counties, the territory covered by the 79th District. Blasdel is seeking her third consecutive two-year term while Guy is seeking his first term in elected office. “I have watched our area lose jobs and opportunity since the 1980’s, which has forced a lot of ...

POLICE

Police & Courts October 24, 2026

Highway Patrol — Jeffrey E. Boyle, 53, Depot Road, Lisbon, was cited for operating a vehicle impaired, reasonable control and no seat belt after his northbound vehicle went off of the right side of Depot Road and struck a tree at 6:29 p.m. Oct. 21 in Hanover Township. Boyle suffered suspected minor injuries and was transported by Hanover Township EMS to Aultman Alliance City Hospital.

Hancock Commission amends opioid settlement funding measures

Local News October 24, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners amended aspects of two of the county’s opioid funding allocations Friday, including a change in the planned use of funding for Family Care Ministries while still providing the organization with an allotment of $500,000. Commissioners voted ...

On the calendar

Community News October 24, 2026

SAT/10-24 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 20 percent off black and/or orange items. Columbiana area Meals on Wheels Drive Through Spaghetti Dinner , 3-6 p.m., Firestone Park (Columbiana) Pavillion #1 West. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and a cookie. Order ahead by calling Meals on Wheels 330-482-0366 or stop by day of to pick up a meal. East Palestine East Palestine Park Trunk or Treat, sponsored by EP Friends of the Park/EPACT and the East Palestine Firefighter’s Association, costume parade lineup 5 p.m. ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts October 24, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Orange, Calif., vs. John Trevor Campbell, Cream Ridge Road, Lisbon, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Rocket Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas, vs. Craig Beany, East Woodland Avenue, Columbiana, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. DOCKET ENTRIES Autovest, LLC vs. Kristin Nichol McFarland; $14,895 judgment granted to plaintiff, plus interest $342, miscellaneous fees $50. Municipal LISBON — In Columbiana County Municipal Court, a preliminary hearing was set ...

Federation Of Conservation Clubs to host Youth Pheasant Hunt

Community News October 24, 2026

NEW ALEXANDER -- The Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs, in partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, is hosting a youth Pheasant Hunt in Columbiana County Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Zepernick Wildlife Area, 26687 state Route 172, New Alexander. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset on Saturday and sunrise to sunset on Sunday. The federation plans to release 60 ring-necked pheasants prior to the hunt. Youth hunters may take two male pheasants, along with rabbits, squirrels and other legal game. Federation Treasurer and Event Organizer Jeff Herrick said ...