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New dates set in involuntary manslaughter case

Local News September 5, 2026

LISBON — Upcoming court dates were set Friday in the case against Seth T. Hildebrand, who is accused of causing the death of a 2-year-old child in December 2024. Dates were set for an interim status conference hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15, a final status conference hearing at 9 a.m. on March 2, and a jury trial at 9 a.m. on April 6 during a brief pretrial hearing Friday. Hildebrand, 21, Birch Road, East Liverpool, who was in attendance Friday, has been out of jail on a $200,000 cash or surety bond. In July, Hildebrand entered a not guilty plea to charges of first-degree felony ...

On the calendar

Community News September 5, 2026

SAT/9-5 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 75 percent off all summer items in the shoppe. East Liverpool ELHS Men’s Class of 1956 Breakfast, 9 a.m., Two Smart Cookies. Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Ohio School of Falconry, 1-2 p.m. East Palestine Free Yoga session, 10 a.m., East Palestine Park Stage; provided by the East Palestine Friends of the Park/EPACT; bring a yoga mat or a ...

Ramaswamy responds to derailment report

Local News September 5, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — As new information about the handling of the 2023 train derailment makes its way through the political landscape the Village of East Palestine will remain committed to its residents. A recent report from NewsNation captured the attention of Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who derided the alleged actions of class-action attorneys. According to the report, the attorneys took more in fees for themselves and gave less than what was advertised to affected residents as part of the $600 million Norfolk Southern settlement. “Worse, new reporting ...

East Liverpool mayor asks for input on housing problems

Local News September 4, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – Mayor Bobby Smith is asking council and community members for input, suggestions or advice on how to deal with the housing issues the city is dealing with at the Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) locations in the city. Smith said in addition to hygiene, ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts September 4, 2026

Court News LISBON – A Lisbon man sentenced to at least nine years in prison for threatening to kill a woman while choking her and punching her last fall has appealed his sentence. Frederick E. Krueger, 35, Shelby Road, is appealing his punishment after Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam found him guilty during a trial to the court in August. Washam sentenced him to six years for felonious assault, a second-degree felony, plus an additional three years for strangulation, a third-degree felony, bringing the minimum total to nine years. A 180-day term in the ...

POLICE

Police & Courts September 4, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A civil dispute was reported in the 5200 block of Jimtown Road in Unity Township at 8:24 p.m. Wednesday. The caller advised their uncle was telling them that they had to leave the residence. Deputies explained the proper eviction process. — Deputies stood by in the 37000 block of State Route 30 in Center Township at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday while a man collected his clothing and personal effects from a residence. —Telecommunications harassment was reported in the 3100 block of Homeworth Road in Knox Township at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday. The caller advised that they ...