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Community News July 9, 2026

THU/7-9 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 (53 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, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; this week Polly Bonner will host a beach party. The event is ...

Oak Glen grad shares message

Local News July 9, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Larry Dillon might have been gone from West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle for more than 40 years, but his connection to the area remains deep. “A lot of family members still live there,” Dillon explained from his home in Grapevine, Texas, during a telephone interview. ...

Big crowd expected Sunday for Big Boy in Struthers

Local News July 9, 2026

STRUTHERS — The Union Pacific Big Boy is scheduled to arrive Sunday in the city’s downtown for what Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller has described as a major event. “This is the first time our city has ever seen anything this big, and possibly will ever see anything this big come through our downtown,” Miller said. “We’re expecting between (4,000) and 5,000 (people).” At 133 feet and 1.2 million pounds, Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating locomotive. It is traveling coast to coast to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Returning from Philadelphia, ...

County health board addresses swim safety tips

Local News July 9, 2026

LISBON — Swim safety topped the topics during a recent Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, with the idea of a water watcher being suggested by both the county and the state. “Someone to observe people in the pool,” county Health District Public Information Officer Laura Fauss said. That’s the definition of a water watcher, someone to watch over the swimmers. Fauss said 23% of childhood drownings occur during family gatherings due to distractions. According to the Ohio Department of Health website at odh.ohio.gov, there are several actions that can be taken ...

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Police & Courts July 9, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 9:59 p.m. Saturday to Steubenville Pike Road, Center Township, for a protection order violation. Warrants were issued out of Columbiana County Municipal Court for a 69-year-old Lisbon man for charges of violating a protection order, aggravated menacing and obstruction of official business. — A disturbance was reported at 8:04 p.m. Saturday at Big Arb’s Campground, Buffalo Road, West Township, at the front gate involving a man and woman who were camping on the property and were asked to leave per the owner. A deputy spoke to the ...

East Liverpool mayor tells council about preparations for monument unveiling

Local News July 9, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Mayor Bobby Smith told the East Liverpool City Council during Monday’s council meeting that it was going to be a busy week in the city, with the setting and unveiling of the Revolutionary War Monument at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets. Smith mentioned that a lot of community effort went into the monument which was paid for by donations from community partners like the Eagles and Elks for items such as the flagpoles around the monument. Landscaping around the monument was expected to be completed mid-week. Engraved bricks are still available to ...