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Drugs, counterfeit money found in task force raid
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) — The Columbiana County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant last week resulting in the discovery of items that investigators say were indicative of drug trafficking. The task force, along with assistance from the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office and East Liverpool Police Department, executed...
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
Out with drought across parts of the area
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The latest drought monitor updated Thursday and there is some improvement in parts of our region across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. We will see more improvement as showers and storms return to the forecast to end the week and push into the weekend. What...
EPA issues permit for local landfill despite community opposition
MADISON TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — Despite community opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a permit-to-install to West Point Renewables, LLC for a municipal solid waste landfill. West Point Renewables requested a permit earlier in the year to operate a landfill in West Point, which is a community...
Salem JH Golf vs Alliance JH Golf – Individual Scores
SALEM JH GOLF (0-5) – No team scores were available due to Salem only fielding three golfers. James Smith – 46 (overall low round) The JH Quakers will be back on the course on Wednesday August 21st @ 1:15 pm @ Salem Hills GC vs the West Branch Warriors.
Area Briefing
FreeThree which stands for Freedom in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will be hosting a community awareness event on Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem. This event will feature a local police officer who will discuss what is happening in the local communities and how one can help raise awareness and stay safe.
Lowellville company submits lowest bid for Calcutta pumping station project
LISBON — S.E.T., Inc. of Lowellville submitted the low bid for a project to replace the aging Calcutta pumping station for $1,166,266. Electronically submitted bids were opened Wednesday morning at the Columbiana County Engineer’s Office, with the county commissioners notified of the submitted bids. Awarding the contract won’t happen until after engineers have had a chance to review the bids.
Calendar
Beaver Local High School Class of 2026 Bingo Night, Moose Lodge in East Liverpool, 5 p.m. early bird, 6 p.m. start; $25 per ticket, includes 15 regular games; event includes cash bar, Chinese auction, concessions, various raffles; must be at least 18 years old to attend; information at BLClassof2026@gmail.com. Columbiana.
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