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Police and Court Reports July 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday to Rose Drive, Center Township, for a domestic dispute, advised by both parties that everything was verbal and one party would be leaving. The person leaving received a courtesy ride to the BP on state Route 154 where a friend was picking him up. — A deputy at 12:20 a.m. July 4 assisted Lisbon Police in recovering stolen bikes on state Route 45, Elkrun Township. Officers were able to identify the people who had stolen the bikes, and then later recovered them. The bikes were returned back to the owners and warrants ...

Rotary Club of Salem names new president, welcomes new member

Neighborhood News July 10, 2026

The Rotary Club of Salem welcomed Lesley Kline as its new president for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in its meeting Tuesday. Kline is the owner of Kast Iron Soda Works on East State Street, and has been a member of Salem Rotary since 2021. (Submitted photo by Brittany Maniscalco)

Salem marks 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Local News July 10, 2026

Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Bruce Williams, offered a special public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Salem Public Library Wednesday, marking the 250th anniversary of its first public readings on July 8, 1776. As he reached the Declaration’s conclusion church bells were ...

Conviction upheld in 2021 East Liverpool murder

Local News July 10, 2026

LISBON — The 7th District Court of Appeals recently upheld the conviction of Elvin EJ Tisdale, who was sentenced last year to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing Brycen Douglas in 2021. The ruling said Elvin EJ Tisdale received a fair trial, with the appellate court overruling all six errors claimed by the defense and affirming the trial court’s judgment. The six assignments of error raised arguments dealing with suppression, speedy trial, prosecutorial misconduct, confrontation clause, ineffective assistance of counsel and cumulative error. The first ...

Court filings: Schwebel’s may rise again

Local News July 10, 2026

Schwebel Baking Company looks to enter an accelerated bankruptcy proceeding as part of its strategy to attract new ownership for the century-old business, according to paperwork filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court, Youngstown. The potential for a new buyer was revealed when U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent rescheduled a status conference involving attorneys representing Schwebel’s and 10 International Brotherhood of Teamster locals. Spearheaded by Teamsters Local No. 52 out of Valley View, their attorneys filed suit against Schwebel’s on Monday seeking a temporary restraining ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News July 10, 2026

FRI/7-10 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating Our 6th Year Serving The Community; 40 percent off the entire store. Drawings for gift cards. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available ...