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County health district to host flu clinics

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District will host one drive-thru and two walk-in flu vaccination clinics this month, with the drive-thru on Oct. 23 in Lisbon and the walk-ins on Oct. 27 in Salineville and Columbiana. The clinics will have both high-dose flu vaccines available for individuals 65 years and older, and regular-dose vaccines for those 18 years of age and older (Flulaval or Fluzone). Most major insurance plans are accepted, however, uninsured individuals are welcome. Cash or check will be accepted for self-pay. If paying by check, the name on the account must ...

On the calendar

Community News October 3, 2026

SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Fairfield Ruritan Club barbecue chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m., Grace Church on South Main Street; half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie; $12 in advance, $13 at the door; carry out only; for reservations call Rick at 330-921-1173. County Free scrap tire collection event, 9 a.m.-noon, ...

East Liverpool woman pleads not guilty to endangering children found in deplorable living conditions

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — A woman accused of endangering children in alleged living conditions at a house on First Avenue, East Liverpool which included cockroaches and animal feces appeared in court Friday. A pretrial was set Oct. 7 in Columbiana County Municipal Court for Sarah Ann Dobbins, 41, Wilbert Avenue, East Liverpool, who entered a not guilty plea to misdemeanor endangering children during her video arraignment. Her bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety and she remained in jail Friday. According to an affidavit filed by East Liverpool Police Detective Jon Price, he responded on July 7 to ...

CCESC to recognize national disability awareness campaign

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — Not all disabilities are visible but all disabilities can be recognized. This month the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has joined the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The national awareness campaign is held every October and is an offshoot of disability recognition efforts that trace back to 1945. “Our Educational Service Center is proud to take part in this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to spread the important ...

Education West Virginia expresses concern over leave policy proposal

Local News October 3, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND - While noting they had been informed proposed changes to Hancock County Schools’ leave policy were not set in stone, representatives of Education West Virginia are urging school officials to take care in what amendments are made. Lisa Summers, the association’s field ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts October 3, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Jonathan Rydarowicz, Lisbon Road, Leetonia, vs. Jenna R. Rydarowicz, Santa Ana, Calif.; divorce sought. Brandi J. Ott, Belmont Avenue, East Liverpool, vs. Rebecca M. Ott, Brown Street, Lisbon; divorce sought. Amanda J. Pike, state Route 164, Lisbon, vs. Ann M. Beals, formerly known as Ann M. Neff, and Jennifer L. Dobbins, formerly known as Jennifer L. Coppock, both Oak Street, Lisbon, et al.; partition and sale of property on Oak Street, Lisbon sought, with plaintiff seeking one-third of the proceeds and one-third fair rental value of property. Homesafe ...