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Jury trial remains set June 2 in 2025 East Liverpool murder

LISBON — A jury trial remains set June 2 in the aggravated murder case against Daniel C. Whitley for the May 2025 shooting death of James Powell, but with another status hearing set for 1:40 p.m. May 8. Whitley, 34, Wilbert Avenue, East Liverpool, appeared in the custody of Columbiana County sheriff deputies before county Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. He was accompanied by his defense attorney, Thomas Will. Bickerton said she was told the case remains unresolved. The jury trial reset for 9 a.m. June 2. Whitley is charged with aggravated murder, murder, two firearm ...

Residents are welcome to participate in the Creative Arts Expo

SALEM — The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Gallery of Art is inviting the community to participate in the annual Creative Arts Expo. According to a press release, this year’s Creative Arts Expo will be held May 2 from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. and promises “a community wide celebration of local talent and immersive art experiences” which will transform the downtown area “into a living gallery featuring local artists, live music, and hands-on activities.  A display of 5-inch by 7-inch canvases painted by the community will continue to serve as “the heart of the expo” in ...

84-year-old woman missing in Columbiana

COLUMBIANA (WKBN) — The Columbiana Police Department has issued an alert for a missing 84-year-old woman. Shirley Johns drove away from her Columbiana residence at noon Tuesday and hasn’t returned. She is white, 5 feet and 5 inches tall, weighs 155 pounds and has blonde hair and green ...

Salem committee eyes DORA changes

SALEM — The downtown committee discussed potentially revising a long-time restriction of the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ahead of its pending renewal. First approved by the city council in 2019, the DORA allows people to purchase alcohol from a participating bar or restaurant in a designated cup and freely walk around within its boundaries during DORA hours. The DORA covers most of the downtown area and has had its hours of operation extended several times in recent years, most recently on April 15, 2025, when the city council voted unanimously to expand ...

Former substitute teacher gets over 8 years in prison for child porn

LISBON —A former Columbiana County substitute teacher and paraprofessional accused of possessing videos depicting minors engaged in sex acts is on his way to prison for more than eight and a half years after facing sentencing Monday. John M. McFarland, 43, Chesapeake, Va., formerly ...