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Local News July 18, 2026

LISBON — “The Columbiana County Park District” is the new official Facebook page for the county park district after several social media address changes the past several months. District commissioner Neal Bayless, who’s been working on the district’s social media presence since joining the board last month, suggested the new name and the rest of the board agreed. “Hopefully we can work out the oversight details so we don’t have to go through this ever again,” he said. The original Facebook page did not have “the” in front of the name, but the board no longer had ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News July 18, 2026

Salem Music Study Club to open new season Salem Music Study Club will begin its 2026-2027 season on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the parlor of the Educational Building upstairs directly beside the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. A regular meeting will be had for topics of the group to be discussed. Following will be a program presented by Karen Culp about Sally Bricker’s life and passing of a year ago. Refreshments will be provided. The program booklets shall be ready to go. State Route 558 closure State Route 558 will close between Signal and Kirk roads from July 27 through 31 for ...

THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports July 18, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Sara M. Tataseo, North Shady Lane, East Liverpool, vs. Tiyler P. Tataseo, Holliday Street, East Liverpool; divorce sought. Ryan A. Hart, Walnut Street, Damascus, vs. Nicole M. Hart, West Pennsylvania Avenue, Sebring; divorce sought. Capital One, N.A., Independence, vs. Amy J. Olloman, Court Street, Columbiana; collection sought of alleged $2,137 debt. Pamela A. Ebert, North Market Street, Lisbon, et al. vs. Victor W. Moesser, Aetna Street, Salem, et al.; damages sought for alleged negligence and other claims related to 2024 traffic crash. Court ...

Goshen Township trustees review upcoming expenses

Local News July 18, 2026

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees reviewed several upcoming expenses in its meeting Tuesday. Police Chief John Calko told the trustees he’d obtained quotes from three companies to potentially provide supplemental IT services to bring the township into compliance with the requirements of House Bill 96 regarding cybersecurity. He said that all three ranged from $25,000 to $27,000 before equipment costs and suggested arranging a meeting with the township’s current IT provider to discuss potentially providing the supplemental services directly rather than retaining a ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News July 18, 2026

SAT/7-18 Canfield Lawn Festival, 4-7 p.m., Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road Columbiana Grace Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 140 S. Main St.; lunch available; cash only Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off Shoes, Dresses, Jewelry. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road; by donation East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, Wildlife Watchers 104: ...

Haze hangs around

Local News July 18, 2026

Haze from the Canadian wildfire smoke sits over Lisbon Friday afternoon. The Air Quality Index was in the very unhealthy range but falling on Friday. Better air quality conditions were set to return on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Burich)