East Liverpool News

The Columbiana County Common Pleas Court grand jury issued 19 indictments, including four open indictments, during the May session this week.

Fred C. Smith, 88, of East Liverpool died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home. Born September 21, 1924 in Hager, WV, a son of the late Leslie M. and Ada Adkins Smith.

Sent to West Ninth Street Monday night for a harassment complaint, officers were advised that Denny Wright was en route from Wellsville to the home of George A. Rowley, 50.

Workers at Heritage Thermal/WTI in East Liverpool were among those who participated Tuesday in a state-mandated, full-scale hazardous material exercise put on by the county LEPC.

A Columbiana-area man was bound over to Columbiana County grand jury for possible indictment after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through the southern part of the county last Sunday.

Ways of promoting the city's tourist attractions were discussed at length Thursday during a meeting of the Tourism Board.

Another change order for the Patterson Field improvement project was approved during this week's city school board meeting, but not without considerable discussion.

Police charged Larry J. Elkins, 32, Holiday Street, with theft Saturday after witnesses reported he stole flowers from Walmart.

Students from East Liverpool High School named throughout the school year as scholars of the month and Junior High Merit winners were honored during a luncheon Wednesday at the East Liverpool Country Club.

Ray Perorazio, Elmwood Street, reported being threatened by a man who said he was tired of Perorazio having letters sent to him in regard to the condition of his property.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Grafton; two grandchildren, Billy Reid, Christopher Singletary; and two brothers, Luther Jackson, Ferry Jackson and a sister, Emma Jean Martin.

University of Cincinnati researchers studying the health of East Liverpool area children say they'll still try to include Hancock County children even without the cooperation of the school district.

In Columbiana County Municipal Court on Tuesday, Kaylynn R. Keener, 24, North Shady Lane, East Liverpool, was fined $300 and required 40 hours community service for driving under suspension and speeding.

Diligence on the part of officers from four police departments resulted in the arrest Monday of a man with a lengthy criminal history.

Jason M. Sandy, New Cumberland, W. Va. was fined $150 and sentenced to 90 days, 85 suspended, for obstructing official business.

Ruth E. Zetz, of Irish Ridge Road in East Liverpool, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at 2:57 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2013, at the East Liverpool City Hospital.

Testimony began Tuesday in the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court case of Anthony Mehno, the Salem man accused of raping the 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting his girlfriend's daughter.

RECYCLING EVENT HELPS TEAM: Howland Township and Howland Middle School's Destination Imagination are hosting a Community Electronics Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday near the gazebo.

An East Liverpool man was sentenced to prison on domestic violence charges during a hearing last week in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.

Second Baptist Church at 717 Adams St., Steubenville, will celebrate Pastor Calvin McLoyd Jr.'s 22nd anniversary on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev.