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City of Columbiana announces extension for stormwater improvement project

Local News August 22, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The City of Columbiana is announcing an extension for the completion of the ongoing Court-Herbster stormwater improvement project. The project was originally scheduled for completion on Aug. 22. During construction, several field conditions were identified that required adjustments to the original project plan and scope of work. The city and its project team determined that allowing additional time would provide the contractor with the opportunity to properly address those conditions and complete the project to the standards expected by the city. As a result, the city ...

POLICE

Police and Court Reports August 22, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman on state Route 558, Fairfield Township, reported at 3:53 p.m. Thursday that she received a call from a man with a middle Eastern accent claiming to be a sergeant from the Columbiana Police Department in Columbiana and requesting $13,350 in bitcoin to avoid arrest. She paid the money and now realizes she was scammed. — A woman on East Liverpool Road, Madison Township reported at 12:03 p.m. Thursday that her daughter, who resides in East Liverpool, continues to trespass on the property. A deputy spoke by phone with the daughter and advised her of the ...

Criminal case in alleged theft of charitable donations still unresolved

Local News August 22, 2026

LISBON — The criminal case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal use remains unresolved. During a hearing last week before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam, a new status hearing was set for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10. A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13. According to the judgment entry written by Washam, there was no resolution of the case at that time. He noted that counsel for the defense, attorney T. Robert Bricker, was reviewing the state’s discovery or evidence, which was ...

CCBDD approves purchase of new van

Local News August 22, 2026

LISBON — Board members during Monday’s Columbiana County Board of Development Disabilities meeting approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford E350 Glaval van from Carpenter Bus sales for $118,900 plus a $1,500 delivery for a total of $120,400. Superintendent William Devon told board members that they had given the approval in May to purchase a van for $100,000, but after looking, the only ones he could find were single axle vans and he would feel better if the board would approve the new amount of $120,400 for a dual axle van for more stability in the snow. He noted that safety is ...

Potential historic district on Southeast Boulevard put on hold

Local News August 22, 2026

SALEM — A proposed resolution which would have laid the groundwork to potentially form a new historic district within the city has been withdrawn for the time being. City council was originally slated to review a resolution that would authorize the chairperson of the design review board to apply for and receive a $23,000 certified local government grant from the Ohio History Connection State Preservation office to fund a reconnaissance survey of the Southeast Boulevard district. However, City Councilwoman Jayne Bricker elected not to introduce the resolution pending further ...

REAL ESTATE

Police and Court Reports August 22, 2026

East Liverpool John Phillip Muslovski et al to Chancellor A. Lamm, home on Lisbon Street; $99,000 Liverpool RE Hold Co LLC to Aspen Glen Propco LLC, nursing home on Selfridge Street; $6.5 million Frankie D. and Courtney Newman to Kendra Marie Greaves, home on Martin Street; $115,000 Leetonia Marcia G. Keeler to Edward Hayes Jr., home on Walnut Street; $315,000 Perry Township Donald J. Brahm to Luann Lippiatt, condo on Canterbury Lane; $85,000 Salem Township Sarah E. Bowman to Miller Investments LLC, home on Miller Road; $151,000 St. Clair Township R&T Green Realty LTD AN ...