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THE COURTS

Court News LISBON — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge in a sex-for-hire case. Robert Zewe Jr., 51, Erie, Pa., pleaded guilty to attempted compelling prostitution, a fourth-degree felony, amended from third-degree compelling, as well as possession of criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony, and misdemeanor engaging in prostitution. Zewe Jr. was been accused of attempting to pay who he believed to be a 16-year-old for sexual activity and arriving for the meeting Oct. 10, 2025. Sentencing was set Oct. 29. Also in Columbiana County Common Pleas ...

Several animals die in Salem house fire

SALEM — A Salem house fire Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of several animals. According to a Facebook post by the Salem Fire Department, the department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Highland Avenue, finding heavy smoke in the rear of the structure. In a separate post by the Columbiana County Humane Society, agent Fabian Pike confirmed there were a total of seven animals on site. Three dogs were saved while four cats perished. The Salem Police Department transported the dogs to a local animal hospital for treatment. “The true heroes in this situation ...

On the calendar

THU/9-3 Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. East Liverpool Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room; for children ages birth to 36 months East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Caring Hands Food Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ; clean ...

POLICE

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies responded to the 38000 block of Industrial Park Road in Center Township at 2:55 p.m. Sunday in reference to a domestic altercation. Deputies found the man involved had already left, but the victim declined medical assistance. A warrant for domestic violence was issued for the man. — Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Lisbon Road in Salem Township at 6:48 p.m. Saturday in reference to a resident requesting an ambulance due to having a medical issue while being alone. Deputies found that family had arrived and the resident was transported by ...