Stormy 2026 fair ends with injuries, medical emergencies

August 11, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Fair ended Sunday with two people injured in the pit area during the demolition derby after tumultuous stormy weather conditions all week caused the cancellation of several grandstand shows due to unsafe track conditions. According to county Fair Board President John Wolf, a juvenile in the pit area was injured by a derby contestant’s car. He didn’t have any information on the injured juvenile’s condition, saying Monday they were waiting to hear. A man in the pit area was injured also when a tire blew, with debris hitting him in the head. ...

Perry and Goshen police departments agree to mutual aid pact

August 11, 2026

PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Perry Township and Goshen Township police departments will be entering a formal mutual aid agreement. During their meeting Monday, the Perry Township trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Police Chief Richard Kimble to enter a mutual aid agreement with the Goshen Police District. Trustee Chair Steve Bailey said the two departments had been collaborating frequently, so Kimble and Goshen Township Police Chief John Calko decided to enter a mutual aid agreement. The trustees also voted unanimously to send Firefighter Patrick Bryan to Firefighter 1 ...

Man sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for shooting death of ex-girlfriend’s lover

August 11, 2026

LISBON — Prosecutors said Daniel C. Whitley shot James E. Powell to death last year in a fit of rage and now he’ll spend 18 years to life in prison. “This did not need to happen. It was born out of rage and out of jealousy,” Columbiana County Assistant Prosecutor Steve Yacovone ...

Sankovic offering minimally invasive treatment to relieve chronic back and leg pain

August 11, 2026

SALEM – People with chronic lower back and leg pain from lumbar spinal stenosis now have a specialized outpatient treatment that can help restore mobility and quality of life – without major surgery. Ryan Sankovic, M.D., a double board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and ...

Lisbon man pronounced dead after motorcycle and car crash

August 10, 2026

LISBON (WKBN) — A Lisbon man has died after a vehicle and motorcycle crashed in Madison Township Sunday. According to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lisbon Post, Glenn R. Kennedy, 61, of Lisbon, was pronounced dead on the scene after being hit by a vehicle turning left on State Route 45. The report states Kennedy was traveling southbound on State Route 45 on his motorcycle when he was struck by a Nissan Altima attempting a turn onto Osbourne Road. The crash occurred at 12:53 p.m. OSHP is investigating the cause of the crash. OSHP was assisted by Wellsville, ...

Columbiana County Fair wraps up 181st edition

August 10, 2026

The 181st annual Columbiana County Fair concluded Sunday headlined by the fan favorite combine and traditional demolition derbies. The fair’s final day also featured a catholic mass, church service, and the junior fair super showmanship contests. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)