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Man serving life in prison loses appeal of conviction for 2024 Wellsville shooting death

Local News August 4, 2026

LISBON — Jeno L. Wall, the man sentenced to prison for the rest of his life for killing Robert E. “Hubba” Herron on Sept. 9, 2024 in Wellsville, recently lost his appeal, with the appellate court finding his claims of error lacked merit. The Seventh District Court of Appeals ruled that sufficient evidence supported his convictions for aggravated murder and intimidation of a witness. “Witnesses testified at trial that (Wall) became increasingly agitated as he repeatedly searched for the victim, struck the victim with a gun when he found him, and shot the victim in the back ...

Youngstown State University Honors

Community News August 3, 2026

2026 Spring President’s List Adam Albaugh of Salem, majoring in College Credit Plus. Maggie Albaugh of Salem, majoring in Respiratory Care. Caleb Agee of Columbiana, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Gabrielle Andre of East Palestine, majoring in Accounting. Adyson Andric of Lisbon, majoring in Primary/Primary Intervention Specialist Education. Dena Arthurs of Columbiana, majoring in Journalism - Content Creation track. Amber Baez of East Liverpool, majoring in Graphic Design. Lauren Beaver of Negley, majoring in Social Work. Shanea Beiling of Leetonia, majoring in ...

Wet and wild

Local News August 3, 2026

Players and coaches from the Oak Glen boys soccer team helped to soak the bystanders along Washington Street in Newell, Saturday, during the Water Parade held during the annual Newell Fun Day. The parade included participants and residents, alike, spraying each other with water as it made its ...

POLICE

Police & Courts August 3, 2026

East Liverpool — An officer investigating a report of people screaming on Green Lane on July 13 was told a male had pushed a woman and child and walked toward the BP Gas Station. The officer conducted a search for the male. — A female was advised of the procedure for seeking a protection order after calling into the station July 13 to request officers document a verbal altercation she had with her live-in boyfriend. The female told officers there was witness and she did not need medical help. — Thomas Morrison, 55, was arrested for criminal trespass and transported to ...

Scouts contribute to revitalization/beautification efforts to earn Eagle Awards

Local News August 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool High School students and Troop 2012 Scouts Logan Cornell, 15, and Shawn Conrad, 16, worked to earn their Eagle Scout Award by helping with the ongoing revitalization and beautification efforts in downtown East Liverpool. Logan and Shawn, who have worked ...

On the calendar

Community News August 3, 2026

MON/8-3 County Columbiana County Budget Commission, 10 a.m., auditor’s conference room East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room Design Review Board, 4 p.m., planning department at city hall; consider application for alterations at 118 W. Fifth St. City council, 6 p.m., city hall; preceded by a Safety and Rules Committee at 5:45 p.m. to further discuss the Knox Box legislation. East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., ham with cheesy potatoes and vegetable $9; 330-886-0397 Elkton Elkrun Township trustees, 5 p.m., ...