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THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports July 15, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Elizabeth Good, Shannon Lane, Salem, and Nathan Good, Shannon Lane, Salem; dissolution sought. Allison M. Scott, Pueblo Lane, Columbiana, and Matthew H. Scott, Pueblo Lane, Columbiana; dissolution sought. Leila S. Schreffler, West Chestnut Street, Lisbon, vs. Fortune HR Alloy Employer Services and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, both Columbus; appeal of claim denial. Damian Show, East Main Street, Salineville, et al. vs. Jaden Rogers, Hammond Park Drive, Wellsville, et al.; damages sought for personal injury/insurance claims from 2025 traffic ...

POLICE

Police and Court Reports July 15, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A caller on Shady Lane, Center Township reported at 7:57 p.m. Saturday that a woman was walking on and off the roadway throwing her hands in the air. A deputy spoke with the woman from Lisa Lane, Center Township, who was walking off the road back to her residence. — A caller in Hanover Township reported at 7:24 a.m. Saturday that a white truck was parked on Woodsdale Drive in front of her driveway blocking access to her garage so she could not leave. She tried contacting the neighbor to move the truck but they didn’t answer the door. Deputies found a large ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News July 15, 2026

Banquet in Salem Monday The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Lou Markovich in memory of his wife Cathy Markovich. The menu will include stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call ...

Columbiana County park board reverses Scenic Vista rental fees

Local News July 15, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board voted 4-1 this week to undo the previous board’s approval of rental fees for the pavilion and log cabin at Scenic Vista Park, with district commissioner Neal Bayless casting the lone no vote. “I think there should be a nominal fee on them to keep them maintained,” Bayless said when asked about his no vote. Park District Chairman Tom Butch said the previous board voted to approve the fees but did not vote in a policy to govern the fees. In March, the previous board agreed to set fees of $50 for use of the open air pavilion and ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News July 15, 2026

WED/7-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board moved to July 16 at 6 p.m. County Columbiana County comissioners meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse, Lisbon. Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., health district office, state Route 45, Lisbon. East Liverpool Friends of the Carnegie Public Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnegie Library’s Community Room Board of Education Athletic Committee, 10:30 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine East ...

Salem Community Theatre to celebrate excellence at award ceremony

Neighborhood News July 15, 2026

SALEM — The Salem Community Theatre will celebrate a year of theatrical excellence with a new award ceremony Friday. According to a press release, the Salem Community Theatre will host the inaugural edition of the “SCT Awards” to “celebrate a year of outstanding community theatre” and to “recognize outstanding performances and productions presented from July 2025 through June 2026.” The event will see awards presented in more than a dozen categories including: best lead actor and actress in a musical; best supporting actor and actress in a musical; best dancer; best ...