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Commissioners award train depot renovation project to New Waterford company

Local News June 18, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners recently awarded the contract for the East Palestine Train Depot renovation project to Dynamic Structures of New Waterford for $889,545. “We’re anticipating starting work in the first week of July,” Project Coordinator Haedan Panezott of the county Port Authority said. The Port Authority is serving as administrator of the $250,000 state grant awarded toward the project from the Target of Opportunity Program Community Development Block Grant through the Ohio Department of Development and is overseeing the project. Strollo Architects is ...

Beaver Local board recognizes bus driver who assisted in dog attack

Local News June 18, 2026

LISBON — A Beaver Local school bus driver was recognized for her bravery by the Board of Education this month for her actions during an emergency situation she witnessed near Lake Tomahawk in May. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said that bus driver Amber May’s quick thinking and courage during the emergency was heroic. “May assisted an individual who was being attacked by dogs, helping the victim reach safety until emergency responders arrived. Members of the district’s transportation department and other community members also assisted at the scene,” Lowe said. According ...

Community Briefs

Community News June 18, 2026

Madison Township road to remain closed Cream Ridge Road in Madison Township will remain closed through June 26 from state Route 7 to Glenn Road for a culvert pipe replacement. Wellsville River Museum celebrating America with events WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Historical Society’s River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville, will host multiple events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Upcoming programs include: Eddie Murphy will portray Harriet Tubman at 2 p.m.Sunday, June 21. William Johnson will portray John Hancock at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Johnson is the author of ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts June 17, 2026

Municipal LISBON — A Salineville man was bound over to the grand jury facing potential felony burglary charges in Columbiana County Municipal Court Tuesday. Austin Lemasters, 28, Malone Road, Salineville, was bound over to the grand jury charged with third-degree felony attempted burglary for allegedly forcing his way into a Yellow Creek Township residence through multiple access points breaking a window lock and damaging a window frame on May 10. Tanika Smith, 46, West Fourth Street, East Liverpool, was sentenced to 80 days in jail with credit for 10 days served and fined $550 ...

On the calendar

Community News June 17, 2026

WED/6-17 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building Columbiana Midday Cabaret series featuring Echo Nouveau, 1 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets $18, www.AtTheCAT.com. County Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 4 p.m., administration offices East Liverpool Canceled: Streets Lands and Buildings Committee meeting East Palestine Eagles monthly drive thru with beef tips and noodles, 4-6 p.m., $11; 330-886-0397 Park board, 6 p.m., ...

Resident treated at hospital after East Liverpool house fire

Local News June 17, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — One resident was transported by North Star Critical Care to East Liverpool City Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke inhalation early Tuesday morning following a house fire. The East Liverpool Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1000 Ephriam St. at 3:50 ...