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Former county park board members sworn back in

Local News May 28, 2026

LISBON — Tom Butch and Eileen Dray-Bardon are back as members of the Columbiana County Park District Board after being appointed and sworn in Thursday afternoon. The remaining three spots on the board may be filled by Friday, Columbiana County Probate Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi said, with background checks pending. “I’m pleased that it’s moved along as quickly as it can at this point,” he said. As of May 22, there were no members on the board when former Chairman Joe Lawhorn resigned May 21 and Vice Chairman Crystal Siembida Boggs resigned on May 22, both at the request ...

Acton said she’ll work with both parties and veto legislation if needed

Local News May 28, 2026

BOARDMAN — Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor, said she can work with those in both political parties but would not hesitate to veto legislation if needed. During a Wednesday campaign stop at the Structural Iron Workers Local 207’s apprenticeship building, Acton said, “I ...

On the calendar

Community News May 28, 2026

THU/5-28 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (60 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Speaker Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; open to ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts May 28, 2026

Court News LISBON — A Youngstown man who attacked another man with a knife last year was sentenced to at least three years in prison to a possible four and a half years in prison for felonious assault. Grant Michael Goodballet, 27, appeared for sentencing recently in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for the second-degree felony charge. He entered a guilty plea to the charge in April. A third-degree felony charge of intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case will be dismissed. Goodballet attacked the other man with a knife on Aug. 23, 2025 in East ...

East Liverpool library to host Harriet Tubman One Woman Show

Community News May 28, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – The East Liverpool Carnegie Library and The Friends of the Carnegie Library will host Eddie Murphy of Wellsville as she brings African American Abolitionist and former enslaved woman Harriet Tubman to live during her presentation of Harriet Tubman One Woman Show on June 4 at ...

AREA BRIEFINGS

Community News May 28, 2026

WELLSVILLE SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING The Wellsville school board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Jr. Sr. High Media Center to consider the superintendent’s retirement and role for the remainder of the contract year, the appointment of an interim superintendent and the search for a superintendent. The board will also enter into executive session to consider the appointment and/or employment of a public employee. CASA SEEKING MEMBERS CASA of Columbiana County is seeking community members from across the county to serve on the board. This is a group who ...