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Neighborhood News October 3, 2026

SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Fairfield Ruritan Club barbecue chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m., Grace Church on South Main Street; half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie; $12 in advance, $13 at the door; carry out only; for reservations call Rick at 330-921-1173. County Free scrap tire collection event, 9 a.m.-noon, ...

ACROSS THE CLASSROOM

Neighborhood News October 3, 2026

Columbus State Community College Summer Dean’s List Joshua Lehwald of Salem

90-day pause of Ohio gas tax will begin Sunday

Local News October 3, 2026

COLUMBUS - Ohioans’ gas-tax holiday will begin Sunday now that Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 519 that suspends the state’s gasoline tax for three months. Ohio House Bill 519 reduces the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from 38.5 cents and 47 cents, respectively, to 1 cent per gallon, according to an analysis by the Legislative Service Commission. Taxes on other motor fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane and liquified natural gas are not affected. The reduction will take effect three days after DeWine’s signature, which is Sunday. It’s set to ...

Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway

Local News October 3, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — With early voting already underway, a question worrying some voters is what role — if any — immigration enforcement officers might have at polling places through Election Day. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don’t plan to send immigration ...

THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports October 3, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Jonathan Rydarowicz, Lisbon Road, Leetonia, vs. Jenna R. Rydarowicz, Santa Ana, Calif.; divorce sought. Brandi J. Ott, Belmont Avenue, East Liverpool, vs. Rebecca M. Ott, Brown Street, Lisbon; divorce sought. Amanda J. Pike, state Route 164, Lisbon, vs. Ann M. Beals, formerly known as Ann M. Neff, and Jennifer L. Dobbins, formerly known as Jennifer L. Coppock, both Oak Street, Lisbon, et al.; partition and sale of property on Oak Street, Lisbon sought, with plaintiff seeking one-third of the proceeds and one-third fair rental value of property. Homesafe ...

CCESC to recognize national disability awareness campaign

Local News October 3, 2026

LISBON — Not all disabilities are visible but all disabilities can be recognized. This month the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has joined the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The national awareness campaign is held every October and is an offshoot of disability recognition efforts that trace back to 1945. “Our Educational Service Center is proud to take part in this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to spread the important ...