LISBON — A former police officer accused of making threats against a judge, the prosecutor’s office and three others agreed to a plea deal Thursday, with sentencing set for 1 p.m. July 22. Matthew Elser, 45, Market Street, Columbiana, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff for the ...
Members of the East Liverpool High School Culture Club recently spent the day exploring Beaver Creek State Park and discovering the rich history right in their own backyard. Students Julianna Burkett, Alana Cornell, Theo Hernandez, Agnes Murphy, Julianna Burkett, Daylin Clark, Logan Cornell, ...
FRI/6-12 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off all tops. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Dinner Theatre Rejects Adult Summer Improv Camp Showcase, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); doors open at 6 p.m.; information at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Free community dinner, 4 p.m. until gone., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; Salisbury steak, mashed ...
Grand Jury LISBON — An East Palestine man accused of uploading videos of children being sexual assaulted or engaging in sex acts will face 18 felony counts related to his alleged possession of the material. Austin Michael Bowers, 30, North Market Street, was one of 12 defendants openly indicted by the Columbiana County Grand Jury this week. The grand jury met for two days and issued the dozen open indictments and 33 secret indictments for a total of 45 cases. Secret indictments aren’t made public until the defendants are served with the paperwork. Bowers was charged with three ...
SWCD and OSU Extension plan Forestry Field Night The Columbiana County OSU Extension and the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are collaborating on a Forestry Field Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Leetonia Sportsman’s Club, located at 311 E. High St., Leetonia. The event includes presentations and hands-on discussions ranging from oak and timber stand management, invasive species prevention, and forestry health principles. Speakers John Beilhart, Columbiana SWCD Forestry and Wildlife Specialist, and Jim Downs, OSU Extension Forestry Field Specialist, will ...
EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Water Department is aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers. The department issued a notice to residents through social media saying it is aware of the “earthy, musty taste and odor problems” affecting East Liverpool customers and that other communities along the Ohio River that treat river water are also experiencing similar conditions. “We are trying to improve the water quality by enhanced treatments at the water plant and complete flushing of the system will begin June 15,” the social media post said. “This will begin ...
