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Elections board certifies November ballot, including new money levies

Local News August 13, 2026

LISBON — The Nov. 3 general election ballot will include issues for four additional tax levies and an additional income tax, eight tax levy renewals and two local liquor options, along with Columbiana County, state and federal candidates. The Columbiana County Board of Elections on Wednesday certified the two local liquor options for businesses looking to add Sunday sales, finding they both met all the requirements and had more than enough valid signatures. Both needed 50 valid signatures. American Legion John Adams Post 442 in Salineville submitted petitions with 69 signatures, with ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts August 13, 2026

Court News LISBON — A Salineville man accused of running over a deputy’s foot and fleeing after an incident when he threatened another man in the Spring Valley Road area in 2020 will face sentencing this morning in that case and a nonsupport of dependents case. Scott M. Haines, 52, state Route 164, faced a jury trial last week for the July 19, 2020 incident near Salineville, with jurors finding him innocent or not guilty of first-degree felony felonious assault related to running over the deputy’s foot. Jurors, however, found him guilty of third-degree felony failure to comply ...

Community Briefs

Community News August 13, 2026

East Liverpool income tax department announces change in payment provider The East Liverpool City Income Tax Department is announcing a change to a new payment provider. The new provider, Paystar, will accept credit, debit or ACH payments online at https://secure.paystar.io/checkout/city-of-east-liverpool-taxes. The Paystar site can be accessed through the link or by going to ww. Eastliverpool.com and clicking on one of the two links there. Sharon Williams, tax commissioner, noted that this is a cheaper and much more user-friendly option. There is no longer a phone number to call to ...

On the calendar

Community News August 13, 2026

THU/8-13 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (58 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Now through August, any player bringing in a school supply will receive a free 3-on with admission purchase. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity ...

Rulli failed to disclose 22 stock trades in a timely manner

Local News August 13, 2026

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli failed to timely disclose 22 stock trades, including those dating back to late 2024, in violation of a federal law designed to prevent insider trading by members of Congress. Rulli, R-Salem, violated the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act though it ...

Hancock County embezzlement case continued to Sept. 3

Local News August 13, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – A man accused of embezzling more than $11,000 from a local youth athletic organization waived his time for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate Court Wednesday. David Andrew Brown, of Chester, appeared with his attorney Kevin Pearl before Magistrate Steve Svokas Wednesday morning, requesting the time be waived as well as asking for a continuance. Brown is next set to appear in Magistrate Court at 11 a.m., Sept. 3. Hancock County Prosecutor Steve Dragisich, following the hearing, explained, under state law, an individual arrested typically has up to ...