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Police and Court Reports June 2, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy took a report of a missing person at a Wooddale Drive residence in Hanover Township at 5:27 p.m. Sunday. The deputy spoke to the caller upon arrival at the address and had them fill out a missing person form, advising the person would be entered as missing by dispatch. — A deputy was dispatched at 4:24 p.m. Sunday to Teegarden Road, Hanover Township for an ATV complaint. The deputy spoke with the person involved, who agreed to stay off of the roadway and said they were finished riding for the evening. — A drug-related issue was reported at 1:35 p.m. ...

East Liverpool man pleads guilty to 2025 shooting death

Local News June 2, 2026

LISBON — Daniel C. Whitley admitted to shooting James E. Powell to death in East Liverpool in 2025, entering a guilty plea Monday to murder and a firearm specification. The 34-year-old whose last known address was Wilbert Avenue, East Liverpool will face sentencing at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10 in ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News June 1, 2026

Final screening of Brier Hill planned at The CAT The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) will host the final screening of the acclaimed regional film Brier Hill at 6 p.m. Saturday. This special finale event will feature a guest speaker following the screening along with a special announcement. Based on the novel by Jimmy Taaffe, Brier Hill tells the story of Benny and Taffy, two lifelong residents of Youngstown’s historic Brier Hill neighborhood. Set during a turbulent era marked by organized crime and corruption, the film follows the couple as they navigate desperation, vengeance, and ...

The EMBER Project celebrates successful fashion show

Neighborhood News June 1, 2026

SALEM — The EMBER Project is celebrating the success of its recent fashion show fundraiser, which raised more than $7,000, with over $4,000 remaining after expenses to directly support programs for local women and families. The event brought together community members, local businesses, volunteers, models, sponsors and supporters for an afternoon focused on empowerment, resilience and opportunity for young mothers in our region. Thanks to the success of community fundraising efforts, along with a generous grant from the Salem Community Foundation and an Impact Builder Grant from ...

CCESC secures grant for Salem kindergarten camp

Local News June 1, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has secured a grant for the Salem School District Kindergarten Boot Camp this summer. ESC Superintendent Marie Williams said the service center applied for the $111,000 in state funding on behalf of Salem schools. The ESC board was notified in May that the funding was awarded, according to meeting minutes posted online. The funding will go toward staffing and supplies for the program. The four-week Kindergarten readiness program is offered in partnership with the ESC and Ohio Department of Children and ...

CCBDD approves sponsorship for junior fair all in show

Local News June 1, 2026

LISBON – Superintendent Bill Devon in his report to board members during the May 20 meeting of the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) said the Robert Bycroft School held their graduation on May 14 and their field day on May 8 and everyone had a great time. Tickets for Wresting Under the Stars are available for CCBDD at a deeply discounted price of $5 per ticket. Registration for tickets needs to be done by June 19. The event will include the Hardy Boys in action, will take place live at the 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. ...