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Pedestrian hit, killed in Perry Township identified: OSHP

Local News June 20, 2026

PERRY TWP. (WKBN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the pedestrian hit in an accident in Perry Township Friday night. According to OSHP Lisbon, an Oldsmobile traveled off the right side of the roadway and hit a pedestrian, identified by OSHP as Amanda J. Speigle, 35, of Salem, at 6:17 p.m. on State Route 45 in front of the Salem Golf Club. Speigle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and she later passed away at the hospital, according to OSHP. The driver of the car was unharmed. Departments on scene included OSHP, Perry Township Police ...

CCBDD approves hiring of new staff members

Local News June 20, 2026

LISBON – The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday approved multiple personnel hires. The board approved the creation of a new management level position for communications, compliance and information manager along with establishing the pay scale. The board then approved Marci Higgins for the position. The board also approved Kristen Kuntzman and Kacie Honeywell as Instructor IVs at the Robert Bycroft School, a contract renewal/update for the director of education/principal and youth behavioral specialist Julie Shea as early intervention childhood director ...

Across Our Communities

Community News June 20, 2026

The College of Charleston 2026 Spring Dean’s List Alessandra McDougall of Midland Heidelberg University 2026 graduate Nathan Kelly of East Liverpool, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Grove City College 2026 SpringDean’s List Jessica Eisenhart of Wellsville

Peniel Holiness Camp Meeting

Community News June 20, 2026

Peniel Holiness Camp Meeting, Route 18, Conneautville, Pa., beings Thursday, July 16, with a concert at 7:30 p.m., introducing Jonathan White. Camp continues until Sunday, July 26, with services at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There will be a concert series Sunday, July 19, and Monday, July 20, at 7 p.m. followed by a service at 7:30 p.m. The evangelists are Rev. Gary Bond with the Church of Nazarene and Dr. Matt Friedman, chairman of evangelism and discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary. Song evangelists are Vance and Jeannie Sharp July 17 through 21 and Don and Shirl ...

POLICE

Police & Courts June 20, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded to the 4400 block of Kirk Road at 9:58 p.m. June 15 in reference to vehicle stolen from the 7500 block of Kirk Road. — A Campbell Road resident reported at 11:42 a.m. June 15 someone from an unknown number had said they were looking for her son and said they would be coming after the two of them. — Blaine Vadino was charged with domestic violence after deputies responded to a Longs Crossing Road home in Salem Township at 6:20 p.m. June 15 where he allegedly assaulted a family member. — A deputy spoke with a complainant who reported ...

On the calendar

Community News June 20, 2026

SAT/6-20 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Kids fish tournament, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chester Newell Sportsman’s Club; for ages 15 and under Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off all bottoms. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 2 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community ...