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THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports September 18, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Michael J. Poynter, Kingsridge Road, East Liverpool, vs. Edith J. Poynter, Aten Avenue Extension, Wellsville; divorce sought. Alex Cook, Crestview Road, New Waterford, vs. Courtney Cook, Youngstown; divorce sought. Servis One, Inc. doing business as BSU Financial Services, Bethesda, Md., vs. Scott E. Arter, West High Street, Lisbon, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Capital One, N.A., Columbus, vs. Travis B. Wright, Rosetta Drive, Negley; collection sought of alleged $26,771 debt. Bonds Therapeutics, LLC doing business as ...

Columbiana County commissioner addresses assault at courthouse

Local News September 18, 2026

LISBON — Commissioner Mike Halleck touched on the assault incident that occurred on the second floor of the Columbiana County Courthouse during the commissioners’ meeting Wednesday. “Best wishes to Mr. Boyd and Mr. Thorn who were injured in all this,” he said. He also commented he thought that was the first time something like that happened in all the years he’s been in the courthouse. A defendant who had just been sentenced to a year in prison in county Common Pleas Court for several felony charges, including aggravated assault, was being escorted down the second-floor ...

Local celebrated cellist to play at Firestone Senior Courts dedication

Neighborhood News September 18, 2026

COLUMBIANA – Ed Madej, member of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a national performer, will provide music at the dedication of the newly added Senior Courts at Harvey S. Firestone Park on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. at the site of the new Shuffleboard, Bocce and Corn Hole Courts ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News September 18, 2026

FRI/9-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S. Suite 220 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., admission $5 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; New fall items on display. 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 ...

Salem Elks grant presentation

Neighborhood News September 18, 2026

Kim Chapman, PER, CSG Chairman, presented Chief Brandon Smith of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department with a $1,000 check to purchase a new AED. This will allow all vehicles to be equipped with a unit, allowing first responders to administer life saving actions as soon as possible. The ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News September 18, 2026

Friends of the Banquet to sponsor Banquet in Salem 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 Friends of the Banquet. The menu will include meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, peas, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, 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 Patty Colian ...