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90-day pause of Ohio gas tax will begin Sunday

Local News October 3, 2026

COLUMBUS - Ohioans’ gas-tax holiday will begin Sunday now that Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 519 that suspends the state’s gasoline tax for three months. Ohio House Bill 519 reduces the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from 38.5 cents and 47 cents, respectively, to 1 cent per gallon, according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission. Taxes on other motor fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane and liquified natural gas are not affected. The reduction will take effect three days after DeWine’s signature, which is Sunday. It’s set to ...

Couple charged with child endangering after roach infested residence condemned

Local News October 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Amy Grossen, East Liverpool City Health District housing director, called the recently condemned house at 464 First St., a nightmare. When describing the scene recently, Grossen said she arrived at the house on July 7 to investigate a complaint stating the condition of home ...

Officials offer reminder of upcoming election dates

Local News October 3, 2026

WEIRTON - With the general election just over one month away, election officials are offering voters a reminder of some important dates leading up to them being able to cast their votes. Residents still wishing to register to vote, or change their party affiliation, have until Oct. 13 to do so. Registrations may be done through each County Clerk’s office, as well as online through the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office at govotewv.com. Registration for members of the U.S. military or certain overseas citizens can be accepted up until Nov. 2. The election’s early ...

POLICE

Police & Courts October 3, 2026

Highway Patrol — Brock H. Mascher, 31, West North Avenue, East Palestine, was cited for failure to yield, no seat belt and improper/expired registration after allegedly failing to yield from a private drive while turning left onto eastbound state Route 14 and was struck by an eastbound vehicle on state Route 14 driven by Jared J. Sorrell, 41, East Main Street, East Palestine, at 2:07 p.m. Oct. 1 in Unity Township. No injuries were reported. — Razir Z. Jones, 25, Beaver Falls, Pa., was cited for assured clear distance and treated at the scene by Columbiana EMS for a suspected ...

Two townships receive findings for recovery in audit

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — The state auditor’s office recently issued findings for recovery against two local townships in audits released this week, with the findings for Madison Township totaling $63,654 and the findings against Unity Township totaling $1,401. The Madison Township audit covered 2022 and 2023 and noted findings for recovery for late fees and penalties paid, a wrong pay rate used for an employee, improperly paid health insurance reimbursements, paid time off and comp time for another employee, improperly paid health insurance reimbursements and paid time off for yet another employee ...

REAL ESTATE

Police & Courts October 3, 2026

Butler Township James P. and Kelly A. Phillis Sr. to Bruce Haug and John Gottschalk, home on state Route 9; $408,000 Columbiana Christopher T. and Nicole R. Meta to Rasheeda and Jeffrey Williams, home on Kingwood Avenue; $275,000 Carol E. Romeo to Stanley Douglas Perry et al, home on Sunset Court; $230,0002 East Liverpool Jeffrey M. and Tammy L. Tanner to Brennon and Lorelie Wright, home and other residential structures on Charles Street; $155,000 Sue Plumley et al to Sue Plumley, home on Railroad Street; $12,200 Mark D. and Trudy Hoppel to Aaron and Jessica Shope, home on ...