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Police and Court Reports May 23, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Belinda M. Padurean, Stookesberry Road, Lisbon, and Justin M. Padurean, New Cumberland, W.Va.,; dissolution sought. Jerry J. Heavener, Youngstown, and Deborah Heavener, Youngstown; dissolution sought. Selene Finance, LP, Dallas, Texas, vs. Robbin K. Nelson, South Vine Street, Columbiana, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for South Vine Street, Columbiana property. R.E. Michel Company, LLC, Baltimore, Md., vs. R.C.I Heating LLC, state Route 518, Hanoverton, and Ronald C. Ingledue, Meister Road, Hanoverton; collection sought of alleged $7,950 debt. Westlake ...

Public meeting planned to learn about power plant/data center

Neighborhood News May 23, 2026

A public meeting to share information regarding the new power plant/data center located in Yellow Creek Township has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Highlandtown Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All questions will be answered by company officials.

Salem man accused of raping children to have competency evaluated

Local News May 23, 2026

LISBON —A Salem man accused of rape and multiple other sex-related acts against two children was ordered evaluated for competency during a hearing Friday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Mark E. Knight, 57, North Ellsworth Avenue, appeared via video from the county jail for the status hearing before Judge Megan Bickerton. His defense attorney, Terry Grenga, had filed a motion last month requesting a psychiatric evaluation and reiterated that request in court. When asked by the judge, county Assistant Prosecutor Steve Yacovone said he had no objection. Bickerton granted the ...

Flag placing to prepare cemetery for Memorial Day

Neighborhood News May 23, 2026

Lisbon Blue Pride Marching Band recently helped place flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day. From left, band members Sydney Mclaughlin, Ashden Donaldson, Drew Petersen and Abby Davis. (Submitted photo)

Columbiana County Park Board: Then there were none

Local News May 23, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board has no members as of Friday. Columbiana County Probate Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi requested the resignations of Chairman Joe Lawhorn and Vice Chairman Crystal Siembida Boggs and both complied, with Lawhorn scribbling out “I resign” on a piece of paper Thursday and Siembida Boggs submitting a letter Friday morning. Later Friday, the newest board member, Megan McMaster, decided to resign too after seeing what happened to her fellow board members, even though Baronzzi said during a phone interview that he wanted her to stay. The ...

Summer Reading Program at the Lepper Library

Neighborhood News May 23, 2026

LISBON — The Lepper Library is having its annual Summer Reading Program from June 8 to July 27. The theme for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” focuses on the excitement of discovery. Sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), this initiative employs themes of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology to inspire readers of all ages. It encourages everyone to delve into books and uncover hidden histories, local insights, and worlds waiting to be explored beneath the surface. This annual program is for all ages and is free to the public. ...